SPGI
- S&P Global Inc.
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Overview
Company Summary
S&P Global Inc., also known as SPGI, is a leading provider of financial market intelligence. The company primarily operates in three segments: Ratings, Market Intelligence, and Platts.
The Ratings segment, which operates under the brand name S&P Ratings, is renowned for its credit ratings, research, and analytical services. It provides independent credit opinions and ratings on various debt obligations and entities, including governmental and corporate bonds, structured finance products, and insurance companies. These ratings help investors understand the creditworthiness and risk associated with specific investments.
The Market Intelligence segment, branded as S&P Market Intelligence, offers a comprehensive suite of data, research, and analytical tools to financial institutions, corporations, and governments. This segment provides insights and solutions related to investment research, risk management, regulatory compliance, and other financial analysis needs. It caters to professionals in areas such as investment banking, asset management, insurance, and corporate finance, aiding them in making informed decisions and managing risks effectively.
Platts, the third segment, operates as a provider of energy and commodities information and benchmark price assessments. Platts' expertise lies in collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on energy markets, including oil, gas, power, and metals. The information and pricing benchmarks offered by Platts are essential for companies operating in global energy and commodity markets as they navigate supply, demand, and price dynamics.
Through these three segments, S&P Global enables market participants to access critical intelligence, make informed investment decisions, manage risks, and stay up to date with industry trends.
It is worth noting that S&P Global is not affiliated with S&P Dow Jones Indices, which is responsible for the S&P 500 stock market index.