Matt Robinson, Bloomberg

• Ford Issues $2 Billion of Bonds

  By Matt Robinson, Bloomberg  |  January 3, 2013

  Proceeds of automaker’s first 30-year sale since 1999 in part go to fund pension plan.

• Ratings Downgrades Fastest Since ’09

  By Matt Robinson, Bloomberg  |  December 26, 2012

  Economic slowdown, record borrowing erode credit quality.

• Large Banks Win Higher Credit Ratings

  By Matt Robinson, Bloomberg  |  October 24, 2012

  ECB study says rating agencies are 'conflicted' because of the business they get from banks.

• No to Standard Ratings Terms: SEC Staff

  By Matt Robinson, Bloomberg  |  September 10, 2012

  Report calls for greater transparency on how credit raters determine grades.