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Understanding Credit Ratings
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Understanding Credit Ratings

Episode 111

In this episode recorded on 07.02.2025 and hosted by Ramah Nyang, we are joined by Churchill Ogutu - Economist at IC Group, and David Rogovic - VP and Senior Credit Officer at Moody’s, to discuss credit ratings and their impact on African economies.

We also cover their significance, perceived bias, impact on debt restructuring, and the feasibility of an African credit rating agency.


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Show Notes

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:53 Credit Rating Basics

00:06:33 Significance of Ratings in Investing

00:10:36 Perceived Bias in Credit Ratings

00:12:22 Changing the Outlook

00:15:26 Data Quality Challenges

00:27:35 Impact of Debt Restructure on Credit Rating

00:30:49 Feasibility of an African Credit Ratings Agency

00:37:46 Final Remarks

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