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Fitch itch? Paul Taylor knows something about it

CEO of rating agency says having staff who can interpret and explain data is still key to quality.

Mr Paul Taylor is president and chief executive officer of Fitch Group. PHOTO: FITCH GROUP
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There’s this old saw about ratings companies – amplified by Dr Mahathir Mohamad during the Asian financial crisis after Malaysia’s sovereign ratings were cut under his watch – that their standards are poor, in addition to being moody.

Lately, wags would add that they have a certain itch as well.

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