2020 brought forth unprecedented times and despite the difficult year, KBRA celebrated its 10 year anniversary as a credit rating agency. We want to thank you for your continued support and as we move into 2021, we look forward to providing you with continued unparalleled service.
We’ve compiled some of our top milestones throughout the past year. Scroll down to start viewing.
2020 Highlights
2010 - 2020
Following the global financial crisis of 2008, KBRA was created from the ground up to be a new kind of credit rating agency. Investors needed credibility and integrity in ratings, and KBRA was founded to deliver on that simple but crucial need. With over 400 employees and offices in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Dublin and London, we are proud of the collaboration and relationships built with investor across the markets over the past 10 years.
Watch the video to hear more about KBRA's trajectory and what makes us unique.
RATINGS ISSUED IN 2020
KBRA maintained a steady pace issuing ratings across various sectors.
PODCASTS
As the world shifted into a virtual environment, we launched a series of thought-provoking podcasts discussing topics across the market.
WEBINARS
We also hosted a variety of virtual webinars featuring our experienced analysts and collaborated with industry peers, providing insightful thoughts on the current climate of the financial industry.
COVID-19 RESEARCH
We kept our readers informed on the ever-changing state of COVID-19 and how it affected credit ratings across markets.
U.S. BSL CLO Sector Exposure Map: October 2020
CMBS Interest Shortfalls Rise in COVID’s Wake
ESG
KBRA seeks to provide transparency around all relevant credit factors in our ratings, including credit-relevant ESG factors. Listen to KBRA's Chief Credit Officer, Pat Welch, and Global Head of Corporate, Financial and Government Ratings, William Cox, discuss ESG at KBRA.
PRODUCTS
KBRA ANALYTICS
A new generation of data-centric applications.
KBRA ALTMAN
The Benchmark of Corporate Default Data
KBRA CREDIT PROFILE (KCP)
The Standard in Monthly CMBS Surveillance
KBRA FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE (KFI)
Data and Analytics for the Financial Community
KBRA RATINGS FEED
Delivery of Ratings Directly Into Your Inbox
SECTOR OUTLOOKS
With 2020 behind us, view our sector outlooks for our 2021 market forecasts.
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