Looseleafs Directories Law Review articles and Journals Practising L. Inst. General Overviews Bankruptcy Cross Border Newletters Websites Conferences Publications . Rating agencies often charge very high fees for their subscriptions and services, but lately they have been releasing a lot of information free of charge. The agencies will generally furnish single publications on a complimentary basis upon request, and many of their articles and rating analyses can be now be obtained over the internet. Subscription Services .
Subscription services are expensive, and are mainly used by investors.
There are a variety of subscription services available, and subscribers can often choose whether they want rating updates by mail, fax, emai., or protected online access. These services are usually available on a trial basis free of charge. Structured Finance Ratings Criteria . The Structured Finance Group at Standard and Poor's has published a number of criteria reports which have set many of the industry standards in asset securitization. These reports explain the overall structures of these programs and discuss many of the legal considerations, and should be the first starting point for any research.