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olivereverling · 7 days ago
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Moody’s Margin Development: 2024 Performance and 2025 Outlook
Moody’s Corporation demonstrated strong margin expansion in 2024, driven by revenue growth, cost efficiency measures, and disciplined execution. The company’s operating margin increased from 36.1% in 2023 to 40.6% in 2024, reflecting higher revenue across both Moody’s Investors Service (MIS) and Moody’s Analytics (MA). Adjusted operating margin saw an even stronger improvement, rising from 43.9%…
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olivereverling · 8 days ago
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Powering Financial Markets: The Pivotal Role of S&P Global Ratings
S&P Global Inc. (SPGI) has solidified its position as a leader in financial intelligence and analytics, with its Ratings business playing a crucial role in its sustained growth and profitability. As one of the world’s foremost credit rating agencies, S&P Global Ratings provides essential insights into credit risk, helping investors and institutions make informed decisions. This article explores…
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olivereverling · 14 days ago
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Higher Price Elasticity of Demand: A Double-Edged Sword Amid Rising Tariffs on European Vehicle Makers
The introduction of higher tariffs on vehicle imports by the United States presents a complex challenge for European original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). While much of the focus has been on direct trade impacts and supply chain disruptions, there is a subtler economic dynamic at play: the role of price elasticity of demand. Higher price elasticity, often seen as a competitive advantage, could…
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olivereverling · 18 days ago
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In Memoriam: Prof. Dr. Horst Köhler (1943–2025)
The Scope Foundation mourns the loss of Prof. Dr. Horst Köhler, a distinguished member of its Honorary Board. Prof. Dr. Horst Köhler, former Federal President of Germany, has passed away at the age of 81. Known for his extensive contributions to public service and his commitment to fostering international dialogue, Köhler leaves behind a legacy of leadership and dedication to societal…
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olivereverling · 21 days ago
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Industrial Real Estate Market Outlook 2025: Key Trends and Insights
The industrial real estate sector continues to evolve amidst changing market conditions. The IndustrialPort Observer 2025 survey gathered insights from industry experts, including property owners, asset managers, and appraisers, to assess the market sentiment and forecast trends for the coming year. Market Sentiment: A Shift Towards Caution The survey indicates a shift towards a more cautious…
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olivereverling · 24 days ago
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Implications for Credit Ratings Amid Policy Changes Under the New U.S. Administration
The inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump in 2025 has sparked global interest and market speculation. “We see a significant degree of uncertainty in the markets, and indeed, 2025 could bring some surprises,” says Desiree Sauer, Investment Strategist at Lazard Asset Management. Sauer predicts that the economic gap between the U.S. and the rest of the world is likely to widen under the new…
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olivereverling · 1 month ago
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Charting the Future: Unveiling the Strategic Insights of 'Big Picture: 2025'
The FERI Cognitive Finance Institute (FCFI) has recently published its groundbreaking study, “Big Picture: 2025,” offering an unprecedentedly comprehensive and multifaceted analysis of the key global trends that are set to shape the near future. This publication, rooted in the Institute’s innovative Cognitive Finance methodology, brings together 35 core scenarios from six interconnected domains:…
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olivereverling · 1 month ago
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Moody’s Acquisition of CAPE Analytics: A Timely Response to Rising Climate Risks Amid California Wildfires
Moody’s Corporation’s acquisition of CAPE Analytics signifies a transformative development in the rating and risk assessment market, particularly for the insurance sector. This move highlights a growing demand for precise, actionable, and data-driven risk intelligence, a necessity in an environment shaped by increasingly complex and dynamic risk factors such as climate change and natural…
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olivereverling · 2 months ago
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Strong Debt Issuance Volumes Drive Higher Ratings Revenue Forecasts
The recent Goldman Sachs study highlights an impressive growth in global debt issuance volumes during the fourth quarter of 2024, which has significantly impacted ratings revenue forecasts for major players such as S&P Global (SPGI) and Moody’s Corporation (MCO). This development underscores the resilience of the financial markets and provides a promising outlook for 2025. Robust Growth in Debt…
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olivereverling · 2 months ago
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The Development of Scope Ratings’ Market Share 2024
Scope Ratings GmbH, a European credit rating agency (CRA), has shown a consistent, albeit modest, increase in market share over recent years. According to the 2024 CRA Market Share Report published by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), Scope Ratings’ market share grew to 1.83% according to the 2024 report, compared to 1.72% in 2023. This represents a year-on-year increase of…
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olivereverling · 2 months ago
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Strategic Shift Towards Bonds in apoBank’s Capital Market Outlook 2025
The Deutsche Apotheker- und Ärztebank (apoBank) has announced a significant shift in its capital market strategy for 2025. Germany’s largest cooperative primary bank is adopting a more defensive investment approach, moving from a “neutral” stance on equities to an “underweight” position. Simultaneously, apoBank is increasing its allocation to bonds, shifting to an “overweight” stance. “The…
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olivereverling · 3 months ago
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Angela Merkel's Shortcomings During the Global Financial Crisis
Angela Merkel’s new book, “Freiheit: Erinnerungen 1954–2021”, offers an in-depth reflection on her life and 16-year tenure as Germany’s first female Chancellor. Co-written with her long-time advisor Beate Baumann, the memoir spans Merkel’s early years in East Germany, her rise in the unified German political landscape, and her navigation of major global crises, including the Eurozone crisis, the…
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olivereverling · 3 months ago
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Moody's Acquisition of Numerated: Implications for the Credit Rating and Lending Industry
Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) has announced the acquisition of Numerated Growth Technologies (Numerated), a cutting-edge loan origination platform tailored for financial institutions. This move strengthens Moody’s Lending Suite capabilities, offering banking clients a comprehensive, end-to-end solution for loan origination and monitoring. The acquisition, which builds on a partnership initiated…
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olivereverling · 3 months ago
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Stability and Continuity: Implications of China’s Approach for Corporate Credit Ratings
In an era defined by uncertainty, businesses and investors are increasingly seeking stability and continuity as key indicators of creditworthiness. This theme was underscored during Yiyang Huang’s address at the 10th China Day, held as part of the 27th Euro Finance Week. Representing the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China, Huang highlighted China’s political and economic…
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olivereverling · 4 months ago
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Trump’s Victory: Implications for Global Corporate Credit Ratings Across Sectors and Regions
The election of Donald Trump, as discussed by Prof. Dr. Jan Viebig of ODDO BHF SE, carries significant implications for the credit ratings of companies across different countries and sectors. His policies, characterized by a shift toward protectionism, corporate tax cuts, and deregulation, are likely to have distinct effects on credit stability, particularly impacting European industries that…
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olivereverling · 4 months ago
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Trump reloaded
According to the first official election results, Donald Trump is the clear winner of the 2024 presidential election. This means that the USA is facing an extremely critical turning point in its history. “Now the exact scenario that we have already predicted several times is occurring: America is on a direct path to autocracy,” says Dr. Heinz-Werner Rapp, founder and director of the FERI…
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olivereverling · 4 months ago
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Landmark Ruling Strengthens Rating Agencies' Role in Assessing Bank Creditworthiness
The recent judgment by the Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof, BGH) in the case surrounding Greensill Bank underscores the significance of rating agencies in assessing a bank’s creditworthiness. The case, involving a municipality’s lost investment, highlighted the role of financial service providers and affirmed the reliance on ratings from established agencies as primary indicators of a…
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