Ratings
RECOGNIZING AND REWARDING BUSINESS INTEGRITY

  • Sigma Ratings evaluates compliance-related risk

    Our model evaluates an entity by comparing its inherent risk against its control effectiveness to produce a letter grade. Our ratings represent a new standard that creates transparency, builds trust, and attracts investment.

    Join a growing number of innovative entities around the world who are already benefiting from the rating process.

Why Certify?
Certified Ratings™ come with a full Rating Report that can be shared with investors, regulators, and counterparties.

Build trust, differentiate and gain a competitive advantage through Sigma's Certified Ratings™. 

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Significance
BY THE NUMBERS

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    of investors consider a company's reputation as a critical factor in a decision to do business 

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    consider independent assessments when deciding on an invetment or business relationship

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    of financial services institutions consider conduct risk important when deciding to do business in an emerging market

The Certification Process
GETTING STARTED

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    Questionnaire
    • Online Questionnaire with questions about customers, products,internal policies and staffing

    •  Document Upload 
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    Evaluation
    • Sigma Ratings' proprietary model scores questionnaire
    • Data verified by Ratings Analyst
    • 3 interviews between a Sigma Ratings Analyst and the Institution
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    Rating
    • Receive a Rating and Rating Report
    • Distribute Report to Investors, Regulators, etc.
    • Refresh Annually 

The Value of Sigma Ratings
Work with counterparties you trust

Global banks, investors, and regulators are using Sigma.

With a Sigma Rating in hand, one can be confident in understanding the risk associated with a counterparty. By acquiring a license to Sigma Terminal, users gain access to thousands of estimated and certified ratings™.

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    Multinational Corporations

    Onboarding a new supplier includes unforeseeable risk, especially in opaque markets. A Sigma Rating takes the guesswork out of the equation and provides the necessary assurance to proceed.

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    Financial Compliance

    Best practice requires EDD on all clients in high-risk markets. Sigma allows FIs to allocate diligence efforts more effectively, extend refresh deadlines and understand changes more dynamically.

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    Investors and ESG

    Financial crime, governance, and cybersecurity issues are costing investors around the world billions of dollars. A Sigma Rating allows investors to proactively identify potential risk.

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