Understanding Credit Ratings

In this episode recorded on 07.02.2025 and hosted by Ramah Nyang, we are joined by Churchill Ogutu - Economist at IC Group, and David Rogovic - VP and Senior Credit Officer at Moody’s, to discuss credit ratings and their impact on African economies.We also cover their significance, perceived bias, impact on debt restructuring, and the feasibility of an African credit rating agency.Subscribe to get notified when we make a new post.Show Notes00:00:00 Introduction00:01:53 Credit Rating Basics00:06:33 Significance of Ratings in Investing00:10:36 Perceived Bias in Credit Ratings00:12:22 Changing the Outlook00:15:26 Data Quality Challenges00:27:35 Impact of Debt Restructure on Credit Rating00:30:49 Feasibility of an African Credit Ratings Agency00:37:46 Final Remarks Get full access to The Mwango Weekly at mwangocapital.substack.com/subscribe