Regulatory Alerts2025-09-30
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Scale and Definitions for Debt Instrument Ratings
PACRA establishes a comprehensive credit rating scale and definitions for debt instruments, defining long-term tiers from AAA to D based on forward-looking default likelihood and short-term tiers from A1+ to A4 reflecting repayment capacity. The framework outlines key rating modifiers including stable, positive, negative, and developing outlooks, alongside watch statuses that signal potential changes following material events. It further mandates ongoing surveillance with comprehensive reviews at least every six months, while specifying clear conditions for rating suspension, withdrawal, and harmonization through methodology revisions.
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