SIE practice questioneasyBond Ratings
Which agency is a major provider of bond credit ratings?
- AStandard & Poor’s✓ Correct answer
- BFINRA
- CSEC
- DNASDAQ
Explanation
Why A — Standard & Poor’s
Standard & Poor’s is a leading rating agency. FINRA, NASDAQ, and the SEC are regulators, not rating agencies.
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