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Moody's Corporation (MCO) provides essential financial intelligence through its credit ratings, research, and risk assessment solutions. This news hub aggregates official press releases and verified updates about the company's activities in global capital markets.
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Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) has appointed Christine Elliott as Managing Director-Global Head of Communications and Branding. She will lead corporate communications, media outreach, and branding efforts worldwide. David Platt, Chief Strategy Officer, emphasized the importance of effective communication for Moody’s global risk assessment role. Elliott brings extensive experience from Mastercard and S&P Global, and will manage a team across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific to enhance Moody’s visibility in capital markets through its research and ratings.
Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) has acquired Catylist, Inc., enhancing its commercial real estate (CRE) solutions. This acquisition strengthens Moody’s Analytics CRE platform by improving property-level data coverage and expanding analytical solutions for brokers. Catylist’s intuitive tools and verified listings will allow brokers to better analyze inventory and pricing trends. Funded with cash on hand, the acquisition is not expected to materially affect Moody's financial results for 2020. This move builds on Moody’s previous acquisition of Reis, Inc., further boosting its CRE data and analytics capabilities.
Moody’s Corporation (NYSE:MCO) reaffirms its commitment to sustainability by supporting the Say on Climate campaign, advocating for emissions disclosure and a shareholder vote on climate management plans. As the first S&P 500 firm to join this initiative, Moody's aims for net-zero emissions by 2050 and acknowledges its previous environmental goals set in 2020. The company earned an 'A List' ranking from CDP, reflecting its transparency and commitment to climate action. Moody's enhances ESG risk clarity in the capital markets through various risk management solutions.
Moody's Corporation (NYSE:MCO) has appointed Lloyd W. Howell, Jr. to its Board, effective March 15, 2021. Howell, who is currently the CFO and Treasurer at Booz Allen Hamilton, will serve on multiple committees, enhancing the board's expertise in finance and governance. His background includes leadership roles at Booz Allen and experience in investment banking at Goldman Sachs. With this addition, Moody’s Board will now consist of 11 directors, aiming to leverage Howell's extensive experience with government and commercial clients to drive informed decision-making.
Moody's Analytics has launched the Early Warning System, a comprehensive platform designed to identify early signs of credit risk. This tool integrates various credit risk indicators, including financial ratios and macroeconomic data, to assist credit professionals in monitoring portfolios effectively. The Early Warning Score synthesizes multiple signals, allowing timely decision-making to prevent value loss. Amid ongoing economic uncertainty, the system aims to enhance business decision-making speed and accuracy.
The Canadian Securities Institute (CSI), part of Moody’s Analytics, has introduced online exams with remote proctoring for its 50,000 learners. This shift allows students to take exams from home or office, enhancing convenience during challenging times. The exam platform offers immediate grading and secure testing through collaborations with Prometric and regulators. In-person testing remains available in 14 Canadian cities. CSI, recognized for financial services education, continues to innovate in exam delivery.
Bureau van Dijk, a Moody's Analytics company, has been awarded the Best Entity Data Solution for the third consecutive year at the Data Management Insight Awards. This recognition highlights the strength of the Orbis entity data solution, which covers nearly 400 million entities globally. Upcoming enhancements include the integration of data from recent acquisitions, which will improve risk assessment and screening capabilities. This award reinforces Orbis’ status as a premier entity database for clients navigating economic uncertainties.
Moody's Analytics announced that Standard Insurance Limited, part of Standard Bank Group, has chosen its RiskIntegrity™ for IFRS 17 solution for seamless adoption of the IFRS 17 accounting standard. Utilizing this software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering allows Standard Insurance to expedite its implementation while gaining flexibility and cost savings. The solution integrates data and processes between actuarial and accounting functions, ensuring compliance with new financial reporting requirements.
Moody's Analytics has been recognized with the IFRS 17 Solution of the Year award, highlighting its robust capabilities.
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