Brussels rating agencies plan triggers concern

Article reports that concerns are growing that the European Commission's plans for regulating the credit rating agencies threaten to create an element of financial protectionism in debt markets, according to industry participants.

Association of British Insurers: Homepage http://www.abi.org.uk/

ESO: Background information: Brussels set to clamp down on ratings agencies http://www.europeansources.info/record/brussels-set-to-clamp-down-on-ratings-agencies/

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