ESMA makes available data on credit ratings’ past performances - central repository launched

European Securities and Markets Authority

February 2, 2012

On 2 February, ESMA launched a Central Rating Repository (CEREP) which provides information on credit ratings issued by those 15 Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs) which are either registered or certified in the European Union.

The CEREP database will allow investors to assess for the first time on a single platform the performance and reliability of credit ratings on different types of ratings, asset classes and geo-graphical regions over the time period of choice.