Rating Developments - Independent Bank Analysis in Emerging Markets

Shadow Rating Exercises

Foreign counter-parties assess banks by using global credit standards. Internationally active banks without ratings should check what steps would be needed to gain a good rating. Our independent and confidential Rating Advisory Service can provide clear and practical advice on how a bank can best present itself to rating agencies and counter-parties. As this is our specialism, we do not have the conflicts of interest faced by advisors from investment banks or rating agencies, both of which want to solicit further business from you.

Long experience of rating emerging market banks allows us to communicate efficiently with top management about all aspects of their operations. In addition to a detailed credit review, this includes a thorough examination of the non-financial aspects of banks’ operations that rating agencies include in their evaluations but usually do not explain to subject banks.