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

Summary

The OCC proposes technical corrections to its 2011 rule on alternatives to external credit ratings to correct a mischaracterization of the Dodd-Frank Act, specifically section 939(d).

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

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