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Ms. Tillman noted that the European Commission recently
concluded, after a study involving extensive marketplace input, that formal
governmental regulation of rating agencies was unwarranted.

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* Regulatory and accounting reporting of financial risks. Tillman, executive
vice president of Standard + Poor's Credit Market Services, said today in
testimony before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.

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located in 20 countries and markets, Standard + Poor's is an essential part of
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than 140 years in providing investors with the independent benchmarks they
need to feel more confident about their investment and financial decisions.

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Tillman said that S+P and others in the industry have taken many
constructive steps, which have received positive response from the market.

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About Standard + Poor's
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committee to seek and, to the fullest extent possible, spur action from the
SEC on its Proposed Rule.

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reflect positive views of rating agency performance and enhanced transparency.

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should be urged to move forward with its proposal to make the current
designation process for Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating
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"We at S+P share the Committee's goals of increasing competition among
rating agencies and lowering barriers to entry in our industry," Ms.
Among these measures are enhancements to S+P's analytic process, strengthening
of its analyst training and improvements in the effectiveness of its
communication with the marketplace. Tillman's full testimony can be found on
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Standard + Poor's Expresses Support for Increased Competition In Credit Rating Industry in Testimony to Senate Banking Committee

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WASHINGTON , Standard + Poor's supports efforts to
increase competition in the credit rating industry by building on current
initiatives rather than enacting legislation, Vickie A.
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She also noted commentary to the SEC from market participants and observers
indicating that the rating agencies have successfully managed any potential
conflicts of interest.

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