Starting October 1, 2025, credit rating agencies (CRAs) will be required to provide more detailed information about credit ratings and rating outlooks on their websites.
The new rules state that CRAs must explain how the most significant factors affect the credit ratings they assign. These factors influence a rated entity’s ability to meet its financial obligations. Agencies are also expected to disclose when a credit rating is given an ‘under supervision’ status, including the reasons for this designation and how long it will remain in effect. This status indicates that the rating is highly likely to change soon.
Another key requirement is for CRAs to publish assessments of a company’s standalone creditworthiness, meaning an evaluation without considering external influences that could increase or decrease its credit rating.
These changes aim to create uniform standards for how CRAs disclose credit ratings and outlooks.
