Alpha-Centric ESG Research

Kyle Rudden

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<li>The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently launched a public consultation regarding a Code of Conduct for ESG ratings providers and ESG data product providers in Singapore.</li>
<li>It is the right approach for Singapore – a <em>voluntary</em> best-practices framework furthering one of the world's most credible "green" economies, not a regulatory force-fix of something broken.</li>
<li>No surprise ratings methodology changes. No <em>en masse</em> upgrades/downgrades. No acute shocks to the system. Just slow and steady progress for ESG investing and finance in Singapore.</li>
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently launched a public consultation regarding a Code of Conduct for ESG ratings providers and ESG data product providers in Singapore.
It is the right approach for Singapore – a voluntary best-practices framework furthering one of the world's most credible "green" economies, not a regulatory force-fix of something broken.
No surprise ratings methodology changes. No en masse upgrades/downgrades. No acute shocks to the system. Just slow and steady progress for ESG investing and finance in Singapore.


Singapore Code of Conduct for ESG Ratings Is Less Risk and More Reward

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<ul><li>Moody's Corporation delivered robust results for the third quarter of 2024.</li><li>The company achieved significant increases in its revenue, operating margins, and earnings per share, reflecting a strong performance across its key business segments.</li><li>However, it is essential to note both the positive aspects and challenges that surfaced in this quarterly review, as they provide a balanced view of the company's trajectory and potential concerns.</li></ul>

Moody's Corporation delivered robust results for the third quarter of 2024.The company achieved significant increases in its revenue, operating margins, and earnings per share, reflecting a strong performance across its key business segments.However, it is essential to note both the positive aspects and challenges that surfaced in this quarterly review, as they provide a balanced view of the company's trajectory and potential concerns.

Moody's Corporation:  Expanding Corporate Solutions & Focusing on Moody’s Analytics To Catalyze Growth! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Moody's Corporation reported strong financial results for the latest quarter, showcasing significant growth across key metrics while also acknowledging areas of uncertainty that could impact future performance.</li><li>The company achieved 22% revenue growth and an adjusted operating margin of nearly 50%, reflecting the firm’s ability to leverage its strong market position and disciplined cost management to generate substantial operating leverage.</li><li>Additionally, Moody’s adjusted diluted EPS grew by 43%, further demonstrating its profitability and financial health.</li></ul>

Moody's Corporation reported strong financial results for the latest quarter, showcasing significant growth across key metrics while also acknowledging areas of uncertainty that could impact future performance.The company achieved 22% revenue growth and an adjusted operating margin of nearly 50%, reflecting the firm’s ability to leverage its strong market position and disciplined cost management to generate substantial operating leverage.Additionally, Moody’s adjusted diluted EPS grew by 43%, further demonstrating its profitability and financial health.

Moody's Corporation: Expanding Transaction Revenue and Strong Issuance Growth! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Moody's Corporation (Moody's) began 2024 on a strong note with a sizeable 21% revenue growth ensured by a robust issuance environment and sustained demand for risk assessment solutions.</li><li>By taking advantage of investments made in analytical talent and technology, Moody's leveraged robust issuance periods, resulting in a 35% year-over-year increase in revenue.</li><li>Despite uncertainties surrounding the year ahead due to factors like upcoming U.S. elections, tense Middle East situations, and potential fluctuations in U.S. inflation and central bank rates, Moody's remains optimistic about potential growth.</li></ul>

Moody's Corporation (Moody's) began 2024 on a strong note with a sizeable 21% revenue growth ensured by a robust issuance environment and sustained demand for risk assessment solutions.By taking advantage of investments made in analytical talent and technology, Moody's leveraged robust issuance periods, resulting in a 35% year-over-year increase in revenue.Despite uncertainties surrounding the year ahead due to factors like upcoming U.S. elections, tense Middle East situations, and potential fluctuations in U.S. inflation and central bank rates, Moody's remains optimistic about potential growth.

Moody's Corporation: What Are Their New  Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enabled Solutions? - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Moody's Corporation showed a promising performance in their fourth quarter and full-year results of 2023.</li><li>The company ended the year with an 8% revenue growth and an increase in adjusted diluted EPS by 16%.</li><li>Within these achievements, Moody's has been highlighted as an early adopter and innovator of GenAI. A significant accomplishment was the launch of their first-ever GenAI-enabled product in December 2023.</li></ul>

Moody's Corporation showed a promising performance in their fourth quarter and full-year results of 2023.The company ended the year with an 8% revenue growth and an increase in adjusted diluted EPS by 16%.Within these achievements, Moody's has been highlighted as an early adopter and innovator of GenAI. A significant accomplishment was the launch of their first-ever GenAI-enabled product in December 2023.

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Moody's Corporation is a credit rating, research, and risk analysis firm.  The Company provides credit ratings and related research, data and analytical tools, quantitative credit risk measures, risk scoring software, and credit portfolio management solutions and securities pricing software and valuation models.

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