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Rating Agencies are organizations that provide assessments of the creditworthiness of debt securities, such as bonds and other debt instruments. These assessments are based on the issuer's ability to meet its financial obligations and are expressed as ratings. Rating Agencies are an important part of the financial system, as they provide investors with an independent assessment of the creditworthiness of debt securities. This helps investors make informed decisions about their investments. Rating Agencies also provide issuers with feedback on their creditworthiness, which can help them improve their financial position. Rating Agencies are typically paid by the issuer of the debt security, but they are required to maintain independence and objectivity in their assessments. Rating Agencies are subject to regulation by government authorities, such as the Securities and Exchange Commission in the United States. Some of the major Rating Agencies in the market include Moody's, Standard & Poor's, Fitch Ratings, A.M. Best, and DBRS. Show Less Read more