MCO Profile
Moody's Corporation functions as a globally integrated risk assessment firm, operating through two distinct segments: Moody's Investors Service and Moody's Analytics. The Moody's Investors Service segment is renowned for its credit rating publications and assessment services across a wide spectrum of debt obligations, including corporate, financial institution, governmental, and structured finance securities. With operations spanning approximately 140 countries, this segment disseminates ratings via press releases and electronic media, supporting informed decision-making among securities traders and investors. Moody's Investors Service has issued ratings for over 5,000 non-financial corporates, 3,600 financial institutions, 16,000 public finance issuers, and numerous sovereign and supranational entities, underpinning global financial transparency.
Moody's Analytics, the company's second segment, offers a comprehensive suite of products and services tailored to institutional participants in financial markets. These include subscription-based research, data, and analytical tools such as credit ratings, economic forecasts, and commercial real estate analytics. The segment also provides online and classroom-based training, credentialing, and certification services, enhancing proficiency in risk management practices. Leveraging offshore analytical capabilities, Moody's Analytics delivers robust software solutions and research services globally, ensuring clients benefit from advanced risk assessment and management strategies.
Founded in 1900 and headquartered in New York, New York, Moody's Corporation has evolved significantly since its inception as Dun and Bradstreet Company. The company's name change to Moody's Corporation in 2000 reflects its transformation into a premier provider of financial intelligence and analytical solutions. With a rich legacy of over a century, Moody's continues to shape the global financial landscape, offering indispensable insights and innovative tools that empower informed decision-making across diverse sectors and markets.
Operating from its strategic hub in New York City, Moody's Corporation maintains a steadfast commitment to integrity, accuracy, and excellence in its risk assessment services. The company's ongoing innovation and expansion underscore its pivotal role in facilitating transparency and enhancing confidence in global financial markets, supporting economic stability and growth worldwide.
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