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Credit analysis Evaluating information on companies and bond issues in order to estimate the ability of the issuer to live up to its future contractual obligations. Related: Default risk. Credit Analysis The process of determining the likelihood of default, especially by a bond issuer. Credit rating agencies conduct credit analysis in order to provide bond ratings; they may change these from time to time. Bond investors likewise conduct credit analysis. For example, if an investor?s credit analysis indicates that a bond rating is about to decrease, he/she will be unlikely to invest in that bond, as it will lead to locking in a lower interest rate at a higher level of risk. On the other hand, if credit analysis shows that a bond rating is about to increase, an investor will be more inclined to buy that bond, as it provides a lower level of risk while also giving him/her a higher coupon. See also: Investment-grade, Junk. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Privately owned and independent, DBRS offers in-depth credit analysis of corporate and government issues in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Though placing emphasis on banks, this book is the first to look at how credit analysis of each major type of financial institution is best approached in an environment of integration, consolidation and globalisation within the financial services industry. Hauret will focus on high grade corporate credit analysis and Mr. |
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