The case for ‘truly-long-term’ debt ratings

As challenges of climate change and ageing mount, investors need benchmarks for risks in decades to come.

Strong headwinds en route to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

African sovereign debtors aren't over the hump yet

African sovereign bonds have been rallying this year. But traditional credit metrics show very high vulnerability to debt distress. Our own credit assessments provide indications that risks may be rising in many countries.

Managing Divergent Ratings: Changes to our ratings following the IMF Spring Meetings

Zambia’s default was a long time in the making

Environmental governance in practice: a Latin America deep-dive

Digging into the data: Why crowdsourced ratings are replacing top-line ESG scores

Debt overhang threatens SDGs and sustainable recovery

How climate change is bearing down on Bangladesh’s sovereign credit outlook

Decoupling carbon emissions and GDP — and addressing leakage