Understanding credit
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What is Credit Rating?

A credit rating is an evaluation of the creditworthiness of a borrower, which can be an individual, corporation, or governmental entity. It is an informed assessment made by a credit rating agency that analyzes the entity's financial history, ability to repay debts, and the overall economic and financial environment. This rating influences the entity's access to borrowing and the terms of that borrowing, reflecting the entity's reliability and financial health.

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Rating Methodologies

Over the years since inception, Tassnief has issued more than 2,300 ratings using various methodologies. These included our main Corporate Methodology, Bonds, Engineering Firms Evaluation, Real Estate Valuators Classifications, Financial Institutions Methodology, Insurance Methodology, and others.

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Our Rating Process

The Administrative / Supervisory Committee, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer conducts formal and periodic reviews of compensation policies, procedures and practices of rating analysts to ensure these have not compromised and do not compromise the objectivity of the credit rating process.

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Our Rating Policies

As a rating agency, Tassnief undertakes an important role in enhancing the confidence of investors, creditors, government, and semi-governmental agencies. We aware of this responsibility and achieve that through taking ownership of educating our clients and the general public, wherever applicable, of how to enhance financial standing and thus solvency of entities.

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Our Rating Scale

Learn how ratings and analyses address the relative credit risk

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What Value Can Tassnief Add?

Undertake and Manage Risks

Tassnief's credit rating system enables companies to manage and mitigate financial and operational risks effectively. By assessing factors like governance, financial metrics, and business sustainability, Tassnief provides a holistic view of a company's risk profile. This comprehensive evaluation helps businesses understand potential vulnerabilities and make informed decisions to safeguard their operations against financial distress or market downturns.

Elevate Strategic Thinking

Tassnief's approach incorporates a blend of scale and risk assessments that prompts companies to think strategically about their growth and stability. By evaluating technical and business capabilities alongside financial health, Tassnief encourages entities to consider long-term strategic objectives, aligning their operational practices with broader market and industry trends. This helps companies position themselves competitively and adapt to changing economic landscapes.

Identify Opportunities

Through its detailed assessment framework, Tassnief aids companies in identifying untapped opportunities within their industries. By analyzing market position, revenue sustainability, and the company’s capacity to take on large projects, Tassnief highlights areas where businesses can expand or improve. Additionally, by comparing across sectors and indicating financial flexibility, Tassnief enables companies to explore new ventures or collaborations that might have been overlooked.