Responding to this paper
ESMA invites comments on all matters in this paper. Comments are most helpful if they:
contain a clear rationale;
include quantitative elements to support any concern; and
describe any alternatives ESMA should consider, including alternative drafts.
ESMA will consider all comments received by 11 April 2014.
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Who should read this paper
Users and producers of credit ratings and anybody who is involved in the issuance of structured finance instruments (issuers, originators and sponsors) or interested in the up-to-date individual rating data or in competition in the credit market should read this paper. This includes institutional and retail investors, investment firms, asset management firms, issuers of any kind of debt, central banks, supervisory bodies but also academics and any stakeholder engaged in SFI activities.
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