Fitch and DBRS weathered the sharp drop in rated non-agency MBS issuance better than their competitors. S&P moved back to the top in ABS ratings at midyear despite losing some ground in the vehicle sector. (Includes two data charts.)

DBRS said it’s in talks with the SEC to resolve a potential enforcement action related to its compliance with recordkeeping requirements.

Fitch rode the market’s hottest sectors in the first quarter: vehicle-backed ABS and expanded-credit MBS. S&P slipped to second in ABS ratings and fourth in residential MBS. (Includes two data charts.)