ESMA updates Q&A on implementation of CRA Regulation

18 December 2018

ESMA updated its Questions and Answers on the Credit Rating Agencies Regulation (CRAR).

The Credit Rating Agencies Regulation (CRAR) requires a CRA to immediately notify errors in its rating methodologies or in their application to ESMA and all affected rated entities. This Q&A clarifies ESMA’s view as to what constitutes an error within the meaning of Article 8(7) of CRAR.  

The purpose of this Q&A is to provide a high level of transparency to entities directly supervised by ESMA regarding ESMA’s supervisory approach.

Full Q&A

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