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2008 Financial Crisis and Credit Rating Agencies, Panel 2

Witnesses testified on the role of credit rating agencies in the financial crisis, using as case histories the credit rating agencies of Sta… read more

Witnesses testified on the role of credit rating agencies in the financial crisis, using as case histories the credit rating agencies of Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s. Former credit rating industry executives said that competitive pressures, financial awards and poor internal controls led analysts to award high ratings to risky investments.

This hearing was the third of a series of hearings the subcommittee held on Wall Street and the 2008 financial crisis. close

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  • Susan Barnes North American Practice Leader (Former) Standard and Poor's->Residential Mortgage Ratings
  • Peter D'Erchia Managing Director Standard and Poor's->Public Finance
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2008 Financial Crisis and Credit Rating Agencies, Panel 2

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Senate Committee
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Senate Committee
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 23, 2010 | 12:05pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Apr 28, 2010 | 7:07am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Apr 23, 2010 | 12:05pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 24, 2010 | 4:35am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 28, 2010 | 7:07am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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