credit rating agency
A financial institution that assesses the creditworthiness of entities such as corporations or governments.
A major credit rating agency downgraded the company's rating.
The assessments of credit rating agencies have a significant impact on investment decisions.
Standard kanji spelling for this financial term.
Rarely used kanji form.
Compound of 信用 (credit, trust), 格付 (rating, from 格 'rank' + 付ける 'attach'), and 機関 (institution).