The SEC has charged six credit rating agencies with “significant recordkeeping failures.” If all the credit rating agency’s are corrupt, is there anything that isn’t?

https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2024-114#:~:text=The%20firms%20admitted%20the%20facts,implementing%20improvements%20to%20their%20compliance TL;DR: Six credit rating agencies charged by SEC for recordkeeping failures. Firms admit wrongdoing and pay over $49 million in penalties. Moody’s, S&P Global, Fitch, HR Ratings, A.M. Best, and Demotech involved. Most firms required to retain compliance consultants. …

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MEDIA BLACKOUT: Russian forces claim significant gains in Donetsk and Maryinka; media blackout raises concerns for Ukraine.

Acknowledging a potential Ukrainian surrender, Russian forces reportedly advance, taking significant territories. Concerns heighten amid media blackout. NEW: Ukrainian surrender may be imminent, Russian Defense Minister is now reporting military forces have taken most of Donetsk and all of Maryinka. …

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