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One of the three internationally recognised rating agencies (along with Standard and Poors and Moodys). Ratings agencies rate governments, companies and para-statals - anyone who issues and sells debt instruments which are traded in organised exchanges around the world. Their ratings are important because they impact on the interest that will have to be paid when borrowing money.

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