Based in Kuwait, Capital Standards Rating (CSR) is the only independent rating agency. CSR is licensed by the Ministry of Commerce and is incorporated in accordance with the international credit rating agencies eligibility criteria as recommended by the IOSCO (International Organization of Securities Commissions). CSR is equipped to provide a full range of credit rating services in the MENA region. For each of the rating services, CSR delivers independent and practical solutions, using both standardized quantitative and qualitative analyses in its methodologies. This supports CSR's mission of improving the market’s efficiency and transparency. In addition to rating services, CSR also offers consulting and research services. The unique combination of local insights and global perspective, and providing independent & objective opinions, solutions and information can help our clients make better informed business & investment decisions and improve the efficiency of the market & market participants.