The panel talked about the role of the credit rating agencies in economic growth, the difficulties in getting started in the credit rating industry, the regulations of the industry, and logistical barriers faced by the industry. 

“Competition Issues: What are Current Barriers to Entering the Credit Rating Agency Industry?” was the second panel of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) “Roundtable to Examine Oversight of Credit Rating Agencies” held in the auditorium at the SEC’s headquarters.