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Credit agencies grilled by EU ministers

Officials from credit rating agencies were hauled in front of European Union finance ministers on Friday as the tarnished sector faces more reform.

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Ireland Faces Threat of New Debt Downgrades

Two more credit rating agencies warned Ireland that its debt is at risk of further downgrades, triggering another leap in borrowing costs.

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When a small business drowns in debt

When debt overtakes a business, bankruptcy might be the answer — but ask these questions first.

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When a small business drowns in debt

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Credit agency model may have to be changed- SEC member

WASHINGTON: Credit rating agencies’ business models may have to be changed in order to mitigate their conflicts of…

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Credit firm says US worse risk than China

A CHINESE firm that aims to compete with Western rating agencies has declared Washington a worse credit risk than Beijing.

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Credit rating agencies hit Seminole tribe for weak casino financial controls

Two top credit rating agencies Wednesday downgraded their ratings on the Seminole Tribe of Florida, citing chronic problems with the tribe’s internal financial controls governing funds associated with their extensive casino gambling operations.

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Credit Card Debt Relief: A Personal Bailout Through Consolidation Explained

PORTLAND, OR–(Marketwire – 06/30/10) – Credit card debt relief and how to get it is explored today. Americans who are strapped with credit card debt aren’t likely to get any relief from the government anytime soon. Yet through the use of debt relief programs, people have the opportunity to craft their own bailout. According to the Federal Reserve, U.S. households spend 18% of their disposable …

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Credit raters could get reprieve in Wall Street bill

Credit rating agencies like Moody’s Corp and Standard & Poor’s hoped to win a reprieve on Tuesday from a proposal that would upend their business model as U.S. lawmakers sat down to craft a final rewrite of financial regulations

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Credit raters could get reprieve in Wall St bill

Credit rating agencies like Moody’s Corp and Standard & Poor’s hoped to win a reprieve on Tuesday from a proposal that would upend their business model as U.S. lawmakers sat down to craft a final rewrite of financial regulations

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Credit card rate hikes reviewed, penalty fees crimped

Most credit card penalties will be limited to $25 and fees for customers who don’t use their cards will be eliminated under rules released Tuesday by the Federal Reserve.

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