On December 24, S&P released its methodology for rating U.S. RMBS Synthetic Risk TransfersS&P Report.

On December 23, S&P released its methodology for rating U.S. RMBS surveillance credit and cash flow analysis for pre-2009 originationsS&P Report.

On December 19, DBRS released its methodology for preferred shares and hybrids for corporate issuers other than financial institutions.  DBRS Report.

On December 17, Moody's released its methodology for rating ABS backed by equipment leases and loansMoody's Report.

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