The Council On The European Union Adopts New Rules On Credit Rating Agencies

The Council today adopted a directive and a regulation amending the EU's rules on credit rating agencies (CRAs) (69/12 and 70/12).

Adoption of the legislation follows agreement reached with the European Parliament at first reading on 27 November 2012, and subsequent approval by the Permanent Representatives Committee on 5 December 2012.

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