Credit Rating Industry In Sri Lanka

• Author(s): Dr. R P C R Rajapakse ; Nelkani Mayakaduwa
• Paper ID: 1700937
• Page: 42-59
• Published Date: 12-02-2019
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 2 Issue 8 February-2019

Abstract

An efficient financial system facilitates the optimal allocation of resources towards economic development of a country by allocating resources efficiently. Markets which are a part of the financial system, support efficient allocation of funds,thus development of capital markets play a vital role in economic development of a country.Information asymmetry and lack of information can fear away investors, while a?creditrating? assignedby an independent party can attract investors to markets. The purpose of this study is to identify the current trend of the credit rating industry in Sri Lanka(SL). Data were obtained mainly from interviews and other secondary sources such as annual reports of SEC, and rating reports etc.Quantitative data, were analyzed using; ratio analysis and percentage calculations, whilequalitative data were analyzed using content analysis. The study revealed that underdeveloped capital markets and low financial literacy hinder the use of credit ratings in SL influencing negatively on investments.

Keywords

Credit ratings, Credit rating agencies, Sri Lanka

Citations

IRE Journals:
Dr. R P C R Rajapakse , Nelkani Mayakaduwa "Credit Rating Industry In Sri Lanka" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 2 Issue 8 2019 Page 42-59

IEEE:
Dr. R P C R Rajapakse , Nelkani Mayakaduwa "Credit Rating Industry In Sri Lanka" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 2(8)