NU Online News Service, Jan. 26, 3:07 p.m. EST
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it will be accepting comments on its proposal to revise rating criteria for bond insurers that could lead to downgrades unless the companies raise additional capital or reduce risk.
S&P said its proposed methodology would consider two major categories. The first, business risk profile, would analyze management and corporate strategy, industry risk, and competitive position of a bond insurer. Industry risk and competitive position would have the greatest influence on a company's business risk profile score, according to S&P.
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