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Article 3(1)(x) – Definition of unsolicited credit ratings (ESMA33-5-87 Q&A 9)

Name: Article 3(1)(x) – Definition of unsolicited credit ratings (ESMA33-5-87 Q&A 9): ESMA Q&A — EU Financial Regulatory Q&A
Creator: European Securities and Markets Authority
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Regulation: Credit Rating Agencies Regulation (CRAR) Regulation (EC) No 1060/2009
Topic: CRA Regulation
Submitted: 2023-07-17

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Question

(a) Does any participation of the issuer in the credit rating process define a credit rating as a solicited credit rating? (b) Is a credit rating issued upon the request of a person different from both the rated entity/issuer and a related third party a solicited credit rating?

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