Alternatives to the Use of External Credit Ratings in the Regulations of the OCC

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The OCC is considering alternatives to external credit ratings in its regulations, following directives from the Dodd-Frank Act, which require agencies to review and revise their rules by 2012.

Original source language: Federal Register — Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyOpen original release →

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