New, powerful software for integration of external Ratings - ARMS – Up-to-date ratings for your business! December 13, 2006 – Dusseldorf, Germany, Securitisation Consulting GmbH, a German consulting and software development company focused on Asset Securitisation, launched a powerful Advanced Rating Management System (ARMS) for a fast and automated integration of external rating data from leading rating agencies (Moody’s, Fitch and Standard & Poor’s) into financial institution environment. Timely access to accurate rating information is crucial for any kind of financial business. This is also essential for Asset Securitisation, Portfolio Management and even for Basel II. Rating data is provided electronically by leading rating agencies in different formats and received directly from each agency through the central interface. Integration of different formats from various agencies usually requires extra effort, time and cost.