Control y regulación de las agencias de calificación crediticia en los mercados de deuda pública: cuestiones controvertidas y propuestas de solución

Abstract

In this article regulatory and control measures, which credit rating agencies must apply, are examined according to European Union legislation. Especially, analysis focuses on rating instruments of national debt, issued by public authorities and its effects on decisions taken by investors in financial markets. It is criticized that current regulatory system equalizes public and private issuers in means they can use both goals they search. Public authorities should protect general interests, like health, citizens´ welfare and equality of opportunities for them, while the private ones try to achieve the most economic benefit.