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ARTICLE · 06 JUNE 2016

Rating Agency Developments - May 31, 2016

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On May 25, 2016, DBRS published an updated report on rating Public Pension Funds & Related Exclusive Asset Managers.

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On May 25, 2016, DBRS published an updated report on rating Public Pension Funds & Related Exclusive Asset Managers. Report.

On May 25, 2016, DBRS published an updated report on rating Canadian Municipal Governments. Report.

On May 25, 2016, DBRS published an updated report on rating Canadian Public Hospitals. Report.

On May 25, 2016, DBRS published an updated report on rating Canadian Provincial Agents of the Crown. Report.

On May 25, 2016, DBRS published an updated report on rating Canadian Provincial Governments. Report.

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