“How did Moody’s, S&P and Fitch – the ‘Big Three’ – establish their legitimacy?”
03 November 2026
Original title: « Comment Moody’s, S&P et Fitch, les Big Three, ont‑ils construit leur légitimité ? », article by Valérie Lelièvre published on 27 October 2026 on the The Conversation website.
The researcher traces the history of these three credit rating agencies, which have become global benchmarks for credit risk assessment.