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Global Rating Forum (GRF)
The Global Rating Forum (GRF) is a groundbreaking global platform and the first of its kind that brings together rating agencies, regulatory bodies, investors, and issuers in a comprehensive and focused dialogue. Led by Financial Analytics Company (RATING), the Kingdom's first independent rating agency licensed by the Saudi Capital Market Authority.
The forum represents a fundamental transformation in the structure of the global financial market, as it reinforces the importance of ratings as a highly influential reference, in line with international best practices and the standards of G20 countries.
Mission
Facilitate strategic dialogue among all stakeholders in the rating sector to achieve:
- Enhance Transparency: Disseminate unified rating standards across emerging and developed markets
- Build Trust: Strengthen investor confidence through reliable and transparent assessments
- Standardize Criteria: Align global practices with local characteristics
- Encourage Adoption: Motivate companies to adopt ratings as essential tools
- Support Sustainable Growth: Link ratings to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards
Vision
Establishing a unified global platform that promotes transparency and trust in rating markets, positioning the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a global leader in developing rating standards and financial governance.
About the Forum
Uniqueness and Distinction
First of Its Kind Globally
- First global platform bringing together rating agencies comprehensively.
- Brings together policymakers, regulatory bodies, and international investors.
- Reinforcing the importance of credit ratings as a highly influential reference in Saudi Arabia and emerging markets.
Saudi Global Leadership
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia leads this global initiative.
- Reflects Saudi Vision 2030 and commitment to developing financial infrastructure.
- Affirms the Kingdom's role as a global financial center
Strong Strategic Partnerships
- Support from official regulatory bodies.
- Participation of major global rating agencies.
- Participation of local and regional rating agencies (Dagong, Inbonis, RATING).
- Support from major investment funds and financial institutions
Advanced and Practical Content
- Plenary sessions led by CEOs and government officials.
- Closed-door dialogues for strategic discussions.
- Practical clinics for first-time issuers.
- AI technology for matching investors and issuers.