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Answers emerge as to the unexplained departures from the consultancy’s investment banking research unit
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Critics claim rosy forecasts from companies are being indulged by rating agencies
Triple A ranking raises pressure for domestic rivals
Group looks to break into oligopoly of S&P, Moody’s and Fitch
Committee chairman oversaw stock benchmark composition over 4 decades in age of passive investing
Qinghai default highlights difficulty of assessing likelihood of government support
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