Australia Ratings is a local, independent rating and research firm that provides timely and credible ratings information and research to the Australian investment community. As an ASIC-licensed rating agency, they offer general advice by issuing credit ratings on debt securities and companies. Holding two retail Australian Financial Services Licences (AFSL), Australia Ratings enables both retail and wholesale investors to utilize their credit ratings to assess credit and investment risk in the Australian market.
Since 2014, Australia Ratings has been assigning and reviewing ratings and product complexity indicators to ASX-listed debt and hybrid securities. With a team of experienced credit analysts boasting over 80 years of combined experience in assigning credit ratings, Australia Ratings brings in-depth knowledge and expertise to the Australian debt market. Their focus on local knowledge, experience, and market factors ensures that their ratings and reports provide valuable insights into risks associated with investment and financial products.
Australia Ratings maintains transparency and analytical independence by assigning credit ratings and product complexity indicators in line with the International Organization of Securities Commission’s (IOSCO) Code of Conduct for Credit Rating Agencies. Their subscription research service covers debt and hybrid securities listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), offering investors access to timely and reliable information to make informed investment decisions. By prioritizing integrity in the credit rating process and managing conflicts of interest, Australia Ratings continues to provide the investment community with independent, forward-looking opinions.