Moody's is a leading global provider of credit ratings, research, and financial risk analysis services. Established in 1909 and headquartered in New York City, the company specializes in assessing the creditworthiness of various debt instruments, including government, municipal, and corporate bonds, as well as structured finance obligations. Moody's also offers predictive ratings, research, investor briefings, and credit opinions to help investors understand the credit risks associated with fixed-income securities. With a workforce of approximately 6,100 employees operating in 28 countries, Moody's aims to deliver financial intelligence and analytical tools that support growth and risk management objectives for its clients. Recognized as one of the Big Three credit rating agencies, Moody's plays a vital role in providing insights into financial markets, thereby assisting investors in making informed decisions.
Global Credit Ratings is a provider of credit ratings. The company serves 400 customers across 20 countries and is the only rating agency to have a strong presence in multiple geographies across the continent.
Malaysian Rating
Corporate Round in 2020
Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC) operates as a credit rating agency based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The organization specializes in providing credit ratings and research services for various financial instruments, including commercial papers, bonds, and both long- and short-term debts. MARC's coverage encompasses corporate finance, which includes financial institutions and insurance, as well as structured finance, public finance, and infrastructure and project finance. Additionally, the agency offers industry analyses, rating reports, and rating indices to assist both issuers and investors in making informed decisions in the local and global markets.
Quipu Bank
Grant in 2020
Quipu is building the first digital bank for the informal economy in LATAM. Using proprietary AI algorithms, Quipu assesses informal microbusinesses’ creditworthiness using over 80,000 alternative data points. Quipu leverages this data to provide working capital loans through a local supply chain financing system that allows microbusinesses to buy supplies, ingredients and materials at wholesale price. The company is building an uncollateralized loan protocol to boost their loan operation. Quipu’s goal is to become the one-stop-shop for financial services for micro-businesses in LATAM providing easy, fair and alternative access to working capital.
Korea Investors Service
Acquisition in 2016
Korea Investors Service is a credit rating agency based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 1985. The company specializes in providing domestic credit ratings, research, and related services to the Korean capital markets. It offers credit opinions, deal research, and commentary to support investors and market participants. Since 2001, Korea Investors Service has been a majority-owned affiliate of Moody’s Investors Service, enhancing its credibility and expertise in the field.
Equilibrium
Acquisition in 2015
Equilibrium is a provider of credit rating and research services in Peru and other countries in Latin America.
Moody's Interfax Rating Agency
Acquisition in 2002
Moody's Interfax Rating Agency is a large independent information service provider in Russia. Interfax Rating Agency, which specializes in evaluating credit risk in Russia, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Moody's Investors Service in October 2001. The Interfax Rating Agency is a member of the Interfax Information Services Group, a leading provider of business and political information from the emerging markets of Europe and Asia. Further information is available at www.interfax.com.
KMV
Acquisition in 2002
KMV offers credit assessment solutions for lenders, investors, and corporations. It calculates the probability of loss on loan portfolios and the creditworthiness of an individual or business.
Magister
Acquisition in 2001
Magister is a Buenos Aires-based business risk analysis and credit ratings agency.
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