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What is the rating symbol used by CARE for the highest safety level for debentures?

  • CARE AAA (L) (correct)
  • FAAA
  • AAA (ind)
  • CARE AAA

What are the four categories of business risk?

  • Financial, Operational, Reputational, Regulatory
  • Strategic, Compliance, Operational, Reputational (correct)
  • Strategic, Operational, Regulatory, Environmental
  • Strategic, Compliance, Operational, Financial

Which rating agency uses the symbol 'LAAA' for the highest safety level of debentures?

  • ICRA (correct)
  • CRISIL
  • CARE
  • FITCH

What is the primary focus of Corporate Governance Ratings?

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What is the key takeaway about a successful business in the context of strategic risk?

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Which of the following is NOT a factor considered by credit rating agencies when evaluating a company's business risk?

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Which rating agency uses the symbol 'D' to indicate a default?

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What is the main objective of credit rating companies, according to the text?

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Which of the following is NOT a factor considered when evaluating a company for a credit rating?

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What is the role of the Rating Committee in the credit rating process?

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What is the purpose of the 'Rating Watch' status?

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Which of these statements correctly describes the communication process during a credit rating evaluation?

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What is the process for updating a credit rating after it has been assigned?

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What is the primary purpose of credit ratings?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of entity that may receive a credit rating?

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What kind of rating is assigned to Multinational Corporations (MNCs) based on guarantees from banks or other financial institutions?

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What is a potential consequence of an employee making an error, such as paying out $100,000 instead of $10,000?

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Which of the following is NOT a type of financial risk discussed in the provided text?

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Which aspect of operational risk highlights the importance of well-defined processes and employee training?

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Why is political risk considered a form of financial risk?

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What is a potential outcome of a company successfully implementing advanced manufacturing technologies?

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What is the MAIN reason why General Motors' closure of a project in India could be considered a reputational risk?

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In the context of credit ratings, which of the following BEST describes the 'test of ordinality'?

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How does the example of Indian banks opening e-trading accounts illustrate a positive impact on reputation?

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Based on the provided table, what is the approximate average cumulative default rate for firms with a 'CRISIL BBB' rating over a three-year period?

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Which of the following is a factor that can directly affect a company's credit rating?

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What is the implication of a high transition rate for credit ratings within a particular sector?

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What is the primary benefit of stable credit ratings for investors?

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Which of the following factors is NOT explicitly mentioned in the text as being important for credit rating agencies?

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What is the term used to describe the rate that expresses changes in ratings over a specific period as a percentage?

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Which of the following is NOT a part of the CAMELS model used for credit rating evaluation?

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Who among the following would likely benefit the least from credit rating services?

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Which of these options is NOT a characteristic generally attributed to credit ratings?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a challenge faced by credit rating agencies in India?

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Which of these potential solutions is NOT aimed at addressing issues plaguing credit rating agencies?

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Which of the following aspects is NOT typically addressed in the detailed explanation of the 'Credit rating process usually practiced in India by Credit Rating Agencies'?

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What is the main focus of the 'business risk' section in credit rating assessments?

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What is considered a significant factor in operational risk?

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Which of the following risks could lead to financial loss due to a government action in a foreign country?

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How can reputational impact be defined in the context of business risk?

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What is a key aspect of counter party risk?

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What effect might adding related products have on a company’s reputation?

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Which factor is NOT categorized under financial risk?

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What is a typical result of operational efficiencies within a company?

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How might political risk indirectly influence financial outcomes for investors?

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Which of these risk categories is NOT associated with credit rating?

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One of the primary objectives of a credit rating is to help investors with:

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the Camel Model of Credit Rating?

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What is the significance of the US sub-prime crisis in relation to Credit Rating Agencies?

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Which of these is a potential benefit of credit rating for issuers?

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Which component of credit rating methodology analyzes financial statements and ratios to assess the issuer's financial health?

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What is the primary purpose of rating revisions in the context of credit rating?

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Which of the following is NOT a limitation of credit rating agencies?

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Flashcards

Operational Risk

Risk arising from human error or process failure within a company.

Reputational Risk

Risk of damage to a company's reputation following strategic decisions.

Financial Risk

Unexpected changes in financial conditions affecting a company.

Counter Party Risk

Risk from non-fulfillment of obligations by a counter party.

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Political Risk

Risk to overseas investors from governmental actions in host countries.

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Interest Rate Risk

Risk of financial loss due to fluctuating interest rates.

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Currency Risk

Risk of loss due to fluctuating currency exchange rates.

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Accounting Risk

Risk arising from inaccuracies in accounting practices and statements.

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Historical Performance

The past financial outcomes and results of a business.

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Competitive Position

A company's standing relative to its rivals in the industry.

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Business Risk Profile

An analysis of potential risks a business faces.

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Rating Committee

Group that evaluates credit ratings and makes decisions based on analysis.

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Communication to Management

The process of informing issuers about rating decisions and allowing disputes.

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Monitoring of Assigned Rating

Ongoing observation of a company's performance post-rating.

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Rating Watch

A status indicating that a rating may change after ongoing scrutiny.

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Rating Coverage

Scope of ratings that includes various industries and instruments.

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Credit Rating

An assessment of the creditworthiness of a borrower or entity.

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Rating Services

Services provided by agencies to evaluate the credit risk of issuers.

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Uses of Credit Rating

Facilitates decision-making for investors and issuers regarding risk.

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Credit Rating Process

The steps involved in assessing and assigning credit ratings.

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Camel Model

A framework used to analyze credit ratings of banks.

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Credit Rating Agencies

Organizations that assign credit ratings, evaluating the credit risk of entities.

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Limitations of Credit Rating Agencies

The shortcomings of credit rating entities, which can lead to inaccurate ratings.

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Sub-Prime Crisis

A financial crisis that arose from the collapse of the subprime mortgage market.

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Corporate Governance Ratings

Ratings focusing on disclosure quality and regulatory compliance.

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Rating Scores

A comparative summary used by rating agencies indicating safety levels.

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AAA Rating

Highest safety rating for debentures indicating lowest credit risk.

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Credit Rating Modifiers

Symbols like ‘+’ or ‘-’ added to ratings to show relative standing.

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Business Risk

Possibility of lower profits or losses for a company.

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Strategic Risk

Risk from inadequate business planning or strategy failures.

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Inverse Correlation

A relationship where one variable increases as the other decreases, specific to credit ratings and default probability.

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Cumulative Default Rate (CDR)

The percentage of defaults that occur over a specific period for a given credit rating.

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CRISIL Ratings

Ratings assigned by CRISIL to indicate the creditworthiness of issuers.

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Transition Rates

Indicators showing how often credit ratings change over time among rated firms, expressed as a percentage.

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Credit Rating Stability

The importance of maintaining consistent ratings over the life of financial instruments to assure investor confidence.

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Least Utility of Credit Ratings

Refers to the group who benefits the least from credit rating services.

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Dynamic Credit Rating

Credit rating that continually adapts to changing circumstances.

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Conflict of Interest

A situation in which credit rating agencies might favor certain clients to avoid losing them.

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Poor Rating Quality

Lower reliability of ratings due to insufficient evaluation methods.

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Solution for Rating Challenges

Strategies to improve credit ratings including introducing more players.

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Rating Services Provided

The various evaluations and services offered by credit rating agencies.

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Study Notes

Chapter 13: Credit Rating

  • Credit rating represents the rating agency's opinion on the instrument's likelihood of default.
  • It's not an insurance against default; an opinion only.
  • Credit ratings are commonly used for debt instruments, not equity.
  • Rating agencies use various factors beyond just performance to assess credit risk.
  • They consider macroeconomic factors and business environment risk.
  • Credit ratings continuously evolve based on new information.

Chapter Overview

  • Rating services, objectives, and types are covered
  • Uses of credit rating for investors and issuers are discussed
  • Credit rating process is outlined
  • Credit rating methodologies like the CAMELS model are explored
  • Rating revisions, agencies in India and abroad, are examined
  • Effects of the US sub-prime crisis on credit rating agencies are considered
  • Limitations of credit rating agencies are detailed
  • Contemporary aspects of credit rating are noted for today's world

What is Credit Rating?

  • A credit rating is a rating agency's opinion on the likelihood of default on a borrower's obligations on the principal and interest payment.
  • It uses a simple alphanumeric symbol for rating.
  • It is not a guarantee of performance, merely an opinion.
  • It's not responsible for evaluation of the rated entity, not investment recommendation, and doesn't guarantee legal compliance audits.

Rating Services/Types of Credit Ratings

  • Credit rating agencies provide various services, including corporate sector ratings, financial sector ratings, and structured finance ratings. Examples like CRISIL are included.

Objectives of Credit Rating

  • Helps investors make sound investment decisions by evaluating risk.
  • Assists investors with comparing different financial assets.
  • Saves time and cost for investors.
  • Helps companies meet regulatory obligations.
  • Raises capital at lower interest rates.
  • Improves company image and goodwill.

Uses of Credit Rating

  • Investors make better investment decisions.
  • Independent analyses for Mutual Funds.
  • Compares alternatives.
  • Saves time for investors.
  • Companies meet regulatory requirements.
  • Helps raise capital.
  • Improves goodwill.

Credit Rating Process

  • Involves a three-stage process: Initial request, internal analysis, and review/comments.
  • Uses multiple factors like issuer ability to pay, strength of claim, and economic industry aspects.

CRISIL Ratings Process

  • Rating team is assigned, information is gathered, and preliminary analysis is carried out.
  • Interaction with the management happens.
  • An analysis is presented to the rating committee.
  • Rating is assigned and communicated to the issuer.
  • Appeal process exists.
  • Details of unaccepted ratings are disclosed on the website.

Business Risk

  • Strategic Risk involves evaluating a company's strategy's effectiveness; changes in the business model can result in either success or failure
  • Compliance Risk arises when a company fails to adhere to existing rules and regulations.
  • Operational Risk happens when internal issues create problems.
  • Reputational Risk emerges when a company's reputation is damaged by any incident.

Financial Risk

  • Counterparty risk.
  • Political risk.
  • Foreign exchange risk.
  • Interest rate risk.
  • Accounting risk.

Other Notes

  • Discusses various CAMELS(Capital Adequacy, Asset Quality, Management, Earnings, Liquidity, and Sensitivity) model aspects concerning various rating aspects.
  • Notes the limitations of credit rating agencies, such as conflict of interest and changes in rating.
  • Expands on the idea of contemporary rating agencies.
  • Describes the actions in the US sub-prime crisis and their effects.
  • Explains the methodology of credit rating by agencies, including the rating process and other factors that impact it.

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