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SEC Sues Morningstar Over CMBS Ratings
Risk & Compliance

SEC Sues Morningstar Over CMBS Ratings

The firm allegedly made undisclosed changes to its ratings model that allowed issuers to shortchange investors on interest.
By Matthew Heller | February 17, 2021
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Kroll Fined $2M for Violating Credit-Rating Rules
Risk & Compliance

Kroll Fined $2M for Violating Credit-Rating Rules

The SEC says Kroll failed to comply with rules for determining the ratings of commercial mortgage-backed securities and CLO Combo Notes.
By Matthew Heller | September 30, 2020
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Morningstar Settles Conflict of Interest Charges
Risk & Compliance

Morningstar Settles Conflict of Interest Charges

The $3.5 million settlement is a rare enforcement action against a ratings agency over conflicts.
By Lauren Muskett | May 15, 2020
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Morningstar Advances Credit Ratings Business With DBRS Acquisition
M&A

Morningstar Advances Credit Ratings Business With DBRS Acquisition

The two companies share a vision for a credit ratings industry based on “independence, transparency, and responsiveness.”
By Lauren Muskett | May 29, 2019
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Analysts Expect Uber IPO to Outperform Price Range
The Deep Dive

Analysts Expect Uber IPO to Outperform Price Range

Despite weighty challenges, positive financial signals abound for the high-profile firm, and its still relatively new management team wins strong plaudits.
By David McCann | May 9, 2019
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Sales Woes Force BlackBerry Earnings Miss
Services Driven Growth Strategies

Sales Woes Force BlackBerry Earnings Miss

The cell phone company said it was buying back shares and is still confident about second-half growth.
By William Sprouse | June 23, 2017
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CFOs on the Move: Week Ending March 10
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CFOs on the Move: Week Ending March 10

Halliburton, Morningstar, Pandora, DineEquity, Red Lion Hotels, Integer Holdings, Tractor Supply, Nu Skin Enterprises, RAIT Financial Trust
By Joan Urdang | March 10, 2017
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New CFO May Help Stabilize Microsoft
People

New CFO May Help Stabilize Microsoft

Veteran company executive Amy Hood, known as personable and a natural collaborator, gets the nod after finance chief Peter Klein becomes the latest top manager to quit the software giant.
By David McCann | May 9, 2013
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Outcry over Proposed Human Capital Metrics Disclosure
People

Outcry over Proposed Human Capital Metrics Disclosure

Criticisms are abundant, but the effort is finding enough supporters to give it a fighting chance.
By David McCann | May 1, 2012
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