(7)This Regulation should apply to credit ratings issued by credit rating agencies registered in the Community. The principal aim of this Regulation is to protect the stability of financial markets and investors. Credit scores, credit scoring systems and similar assessments related to obligations arising from consumer, commercial or industrial relationships should not fall within the scope of this Regulation.
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New version applies from 23/05/2014 — introduced by Directive 2014/51/EU.
77 provisions change.
Later versions: 21/06/2015, 01/01/2019, 09/01/2024, 17/01/2025.
Recital 7 changes in this version: compare with the current text.