Regulatory Matters

Credit Rating Agencies provide an important role in assessing the financial viability and capacity of entities in the commercial market. Principals use credit ratings as an important measure in making business decisions, and Corporate Scorecard is a committed advocate in promoting the fairness, efficiency and transparency of rating services.

Corporate Scorecard has ISO9001:2008 Quality Accreditation and endorses and follows the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) Technical Committee's "Statement of Principles Regarding the Activities of Credit Rating Agencies", and also the "Code of Conduct Fundamentals for Credit Rating Agencies".

Corporate Scorecard’s Code of Conduct details how we ensure the quality and integrity of the risk assignment process; how we maintain our independence and avoid conflicts of interest; and our responsibilities to the market. To obtain a copy of our Code of Conduct, or our Risk Assessment Methodology or Risk Definitions, or our Ratings Performance, please contact our Quality Manager via compliance@corporatescorecard.com.au.