RAM Group launches platform focusing on firms’ credit and sustainability risks

KUALA LUMPUR: RAM Group has launched its new platform offering industry-leading insights into credit and sustainability risks of companies.

In a statement on Wednesday, it said RAM Analytics, (www.analytics.ram.com.my) harnesses the power of data analytics and the platform gives users quick access to an array of credit and sustainability risk rating services.

Backed by RAM’s three decades of expertise and analytical rigour, RAM Analytics opens into a broader universe that goes beyond bonds and sukuk.

One key component is R1ESGo, a suite of rating services that benchmarks environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks at various sectoral and company levels.

It said users will be able to obtain concise reports by RAM Sustainability Sdn Bhd with just a few clicks of the button.

CreditSCAN is another featured service which provides quick general credit assessments of non-financial companies in the corporate and mid-market segments.

Guided by RAM’s methodologies, publicly available information and independent research, CreditSCAN consolidate industry, business and financial risks into risk grades that are already industry standard.

At a glance, users will also be able to view peer benchmarking and forecast scenarios of companies’ future performance.

Thirdly, LECA Ratings is a bespoke rating service for licensed entities in the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC).

Developed in consultation with Labuan FSA, Labuan IBFC Inc and Labuan industry association groups, LECA enhances the transparency and resilience of Labuan IBFC as a premier mid-shore jurisdiction in Asia.

Chris Lee, RAM’s Group CEO said the launch of RAM Analytics is timely “as digitalisation and data analytics are driving the way we consume information and do business.

“We want to be at the forefront of this pivotal transition – to not only help users better manage their risk, but also drive data democratisation in the digital age”.

“RAM Analytics is powered by RAM’s proprietary tools and expertise in research, credit and ESG, Lee said, adding the platform enables anyone to quickly access information they need as well as purview its analytical insights.

“We look forward to adding more innovative services on the platform in the near future,” he added.

The introduction of RAM Analytics marks a significant milestone as it is a key enabler in the Group’s strategy to future-proof its business and propel the company to its next stage of growth.

Lee said in recent years, RAM Group have taken steps to diversify its offerings whilst investing in technology and new businesses. We have also begun to integrate sustainability services into its core operations.