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Агентство Moody's подало заявление на регистрацию его в качестве кредитно-рейтингового агентства в соответствии с требованиями законодательства ЕС

Лондон, 12 августа 2010 г. – Международное рейтинговое агентство Moody's Investors Service сегодня объявило о том, что в соответствии с новыми требованиями ЕС о регистрации кредитно-рейтинговых агентств оно подало заявление на регистрацию всех своих подразделений, находящихся в странах Евросоюза.

London, 12 August 2010 -- Moody's Investors Service today announced that it has filed an application to register its EU-based offices under the European Union's Regulation on credit rating agencies ("the Regulation"). Moody's strongly supports the objectives of the Regulation in helping to restore confidence in credit ratings through a common and harmonized framework at the European level. The rating agency is committed to contributing to the health, stability and vibrancy of the EU capital markets.

The Regulation sets out the framework for the registration, formal regulation and inspection of credit rating agencies ("CRAs") operating in the EU. It is part of broader global regulatory reforms announced by the G20 and being implemented for the financial sector. As it pertains to the CRA industry, the changes in the regulatory landscape are introducing rules that touch on a broad spectrum of activities and controls. Many of these changes will complement and build on the initiatives Moody's has undertaken to bolster and enhance its processes over the last several years. The Regulation calls for a comprehensive regime that addresses several key areas for the CRA industry, including:

• More in depth disclosure of ratings information, including requirements for greater transparency of underlying assumptions and information sources used in the rating process.
• Greater discipline in methodological approach and enhanced objectivity of the rating process, including requirements for annual reviews of methodologies.
• A strengthened governance framework, including requirements for CRA supervisory boards.

"We believe the EU Regulation raises the bar in a number of critical areas for the entire credit rating industry," said Frederic Drevon, Moody's Investors Service Head of EMEA.

As part of its application, Moody's is seeking approval for ratings issued by its non-EU based offices to be eligible for use within the EU. Moody's believes this is important to help support the efficient flow of capital across national borders.

"Moody's provides a common language for credit risk that easily translates globally to market participants," said Mr. Drevon. "As regulation is introduced in other jurisdictions, Moody's has sought to implement the necessary requirements throughout its operations in a manner that is compatible with maintaining a global rating system."

Moody's Investors Service is a leading provider of credit ratings, research and risk analysis. Moody's commitment and expertise contributes to transparent and integrated financial markets. The firm's ratings and analysis track debt covering more than 110 sovereign nations, 12,000 corporate issuers, 25,000 public finance issuers, and 106,000 structured finance obligations. Moody's Investors Service is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO), which reported revenue of $1.8 billion in 2009,employs approximately 4,100 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 26 countries. Further information is available at www.moodys.com.

London
Nigel Phipps
Head of EMEA Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Affairs
Moody's Investors Service Ltd.
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London
Daniel Piels
Vice President
Rating Communications
Moody's Investors Service Ltd.
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