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Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. Announces Offering of Preferred Stock

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Mercoledì, Novembre 17, 2021

Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. (the Company) (NYSE: ECC, ECCB, ECCC, ECCX, ECCY, ECCW) today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of its Series D Preferred Stock (the Preferred Stock).

Key Points: 
  • Eagle Point Credit Company Inc. (the Company) (NYSE: ECC, ECCB, ECCC, ECCX, ECCY, ECCW) today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of its Series D Preferred Stock (the Preferred Stock).
  • The public offering price and other terms of the Preferred Stock are to be determined by negotiations between the Company and the underwriters.
  • The Preferred Stock is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange and to trade thereon within 30 days of the original issue date.
  • The Company is externally managed and advised by Eagle Point Credit Management LLC.

Egan-Jones Sponsored the ACLI SIMS Conference in Arizona

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Venerdì, Novembre 12, 2021

Egan-Jones Ratings Company was a proud sponsor of the ACLI Senior Investment Managers Seminar (SIMS) 2021 Conference in Arizona, held on November 7-10.

Key Points: 
  • Egan-Jones Ratings Company was a proud sponsor of the ACLI Senior Investment Managers Seminar (SIMS) 2021 Conference in Arizona, held on November 7-10.
  • The ACLI SIMS Conference was designed for mid-to senior level investment professionals in the financial services industry.
  • The seminar's exhibitions and discussions covered financial, economic, and political issues; investment management and portfolio strategy; and current insurance-specific issues.
  • Egan-Jones Ratings Company started providing ratings in 1995 for the purpose of issuing timely, accurate ratings.

Egan-Jones Sponsored the Debtwire and Creditflux US Private Credit Virtual Forum 2021

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Giovedì, Novembre 11, 2021

Egan-Jones Ratings Company was a sponsor of the Debtwire and Creditflux US Private Credit Virtual Forum 2021, held on November 10.

Key Points: 
  • Egan-Jones Ratings Company was a sponsor of the Debtwire and Creditflux US Private Credit Virtual Forum 2021, held on November 10.
  • The US Private Credit Forum consisted of a stimulating series of panels and invigorating discussions, allowing attendees to understand the opportunities, key trends, and best practices of the Private Credit asset class.
  • Sean Egan, CEO of Egan-Jones, moderated the panel, Private credit mid-market outlook during the forum.
  • Egan-Jones provides independent credit ratings, Climate Change / ESG scores, and Proxy research and recommendations.

Egan-Jones Sponsored the Private Debt Investor Japan Korea Week Virtual Experience 2021

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Giovedì, Novembre 11, 2021

Egan-Jones Ratings Company was a sponsor of the Private Debt Investor (PDI) Japan Korea Week Virtual Experience 2021, held on November 10.

Key Points: 
  • Egan-Jones Ratings Company was a sponsor of the Private Debt Investor (PDI) Japan Korea Week Virtual Experience 2021, held on November 10.
  • The PDI Japan Korea Week Virtual Conference consisted of the private debt community joining together to fundraise from Japanese and Korean LPs, share global investment opportunities, and gain actionable insights on the latest trends.
  • Click here to view Egan-Jones listed as an event sponsor.
  • Egan-Jones Ratings Company started providing ratings in 1995 for the purpose of issuing timely, accurate ratings.

Egan-Jones Releases Risk Commentary - Housing Prices, Tulip Mania, and Taming the Mortgage Monster

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Mercoledì, Novembre 10, 2021

Egan-Jones Ratings Company releases its latest Risk Commentary issue entitled, Housing Prices, Tulip Mania, and Taming the Mortgage Monster.

Key Points: 
  • Egan-Jones Ratings Company releases its latest Risk Commentary issue entitled, Housing Prices, Tulip Mania, and Taming the Mortgage Monster.
  • In the commentary, Egan-Jones discusses the rise in average home prices and the impact that growing interest rates have on the economy.
  • The firm takes a walk down memory lane by exploring various financial crises that have affected the housing market throughout the years.
  • Egan-Jones Ratings Company (EJR) started providing ratings in 1995 for the purpose of issuing timely, accurate ratings.

DBRS Morningstar: The Updated Law on Spanish Covered Bonds Well Aligned with the European Directive

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Martedì, Novembre 9, 2021

The Spanish Government published the Royal Decree-law (the Law) that transposes the European Commissions Covered Bond Directive (the Directive), which outlines the harmonisation of covered bond (CB) frameworks across Europe, into Spanish law.

Key Points: 
  • The Spanish Government published the Royal Decree-law (the Law) that transposes the European Commissions Covered Bond Directive (the Directive), which outlines the harmonisation of covered bond (CB) frameworks across Europe, into Spanish law.
  • This commentary is based on DBRS Morningstar's first understanding of the updated rules, and summarises the most relevant changes.
  • The DBRS Morningstar group of companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morningstar, Inc. 2021 DBRS Morningstar.
  • The information upon which DBRS Morningstar ratings and other types of credit opinions and reports are based is obtained by DBRS Morningstar from sources DBRS Morningstar believes to be reliable.

Flushing Bank Maintains Its Investment Grade Rating by Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc.

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Lunedì, Novembre 8, 2021

UNIONDALE, N.Y., Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the Company) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the Bank), announced today that Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), a full-service rating agency, reaffirmed an investment grade rating for the Company and the Bank.

Key Points: 
  • UNIONDALE, N.Y., Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the Company) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the Bank), announced today that Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), a full-service rating agency, reaffirmed an investment grade rating for the Company and the Bank.
  • These ratings are based on KBRAs Bank and Bank Holding Company Global Rating Methodology, which evaluates liquidity, asset quality, capital adequacy, and earnings.
  • The Company and the Bank received ratings of BBB/K3 and BBB+/K2, respectively.
  • Flushing Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: FFIC) is the holding company for Flushing Bank, a New York Statechartered commercial bank insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Moody’s Acquires Bogard, Expanding KYC Coverage for Politically Exposed Persons

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Martedì, Novembre 2, 2021

Moodys Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has acquired Bogard AB, a leading provider of data and information on politically exposed persons (PEPs) in the Nordic region.

Key Points: 
  • Moodys Corporation (NYSE:MCO) announced today that it has acquired Bogard AB, a leading provider of data and information on politically exposed persons (PEPs) in the Nordic region.
  • The acquisition advances Moodys ability to help customers perform Know Your Customer (KYC) screening and research to address financial crime.
  • Access to accurate, up-to-date information on politically exposed persons is vital for banks, corporations, and other market participants seeking to prevent money laundering and other forms of corruption, said Keith Berry, General Manager of Moodys KYC business unit.
  • Moodys will integrate Bogard into its KYC business within Moodys Analytics, and will combine Bogards data with its existing PEP, sanction, and adverse media data.

DBRS Morningstar - Outlook for Sovereign Ratings in the Wake of COVID-19

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Lunedì, Novembre 1, 2021

The DBRS Morningstar group of companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morningstar, Inc. 2021 DBRS Morningstar.

Key Points: 
  • The DBRS Morningstar group of companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morningstar, Inc. 2021 DBRS Morningstar.
  • The information upon which DBRS Morningstar ratings and other types of credit opinions and reports are based is obtained by DBRS Morningstar from sources DBRS Morningstar believes to be reliable.
  • DBRS Morningstar ratings, other types of credit opinions, reports and any other information provided by DBRS Morningstar are provided as is and without representation or warranty of any kind.
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING DBRS MORNINGSTAR RATINGS AND OTHER TYPES OF CREDIT OPINIONS, INCLUDING DEFINITIONS, POLICIES AND METHODOLOGIES, ARE AVAILABLE ON https://www.dbrsmorningstar.com .

Egan-Jones Sponsored the LPGP Annual Private Debt Conferences in Chicago

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Venerdì, Ottobre 29, 2021

Egan-Jones Ratings Company was a sponsor of the LPGP Annual Private Debt 2021 Conferences in Chicago, held on October 27-28.

Key Points: 
  • Egan-Jones Ratings Company was a sponsor of the LPGP Annual Private Debt 2021 Conferences in Chicago, held on October 27-28.
  • The LPGP Annual Private Debt Conferences consisted of LPs and GPs from the global private credit market.
  • Over 40 industry leading speakers came together to learn about market growth and where the greatest opportunities can be found.
  • Sean Egan, CEO of Egan-Jones, moderated two panels during the conference, Private Credit Strategies: The Quest for Alpha and Observing Fund Finance Facilities Performance.