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Ratings conflict

Ratings agencies are paid by the sellers of the securities they rate. Critics say there's a conflict of interest there. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains.

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Ratings agencies are paid by the sellers of the securities they rate. Critics say there’s a conflict of interest there. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains.

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