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SEC Investigates Private Credit Ratings Agency

First article: 24 mar. 2026, 14:33 | Last update: 24 mar. 2026, 14:33 | 1 source | 1 article

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is scrutinizing a ratings agency that plays a role in the rapidly growing private credit market. The investigation suggests growing regulatory concerns about the transparency and risk assessment practices within the private credit sector. The outcome of the SEC's inquiry could have significant implications for the future of private credit and the agencies that rate these investments.

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SEC questions ratings issued by agency behind private credit boom Foto: Financial Times
Financial Times 24 mar. 2026, 14:33 (2 hours ago)

SEC questions ratings issued by agency behind private credit boom

Egan-Jones has come under scrutiny for its ratings on thousands of private loans relied on by insurers

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