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Ratings agencies under fire over subprime crisis

AP , NEW YORK

S&P said last week that it is aiming to improve governance through measures ranging from establishing an ombudsman's office to address complaints to hiring an external firm for better oversight. Moody's also said it was considering changes in how it rates mortgage-related securities.

But, it has left many on Wall Street asking if this will be enough -- and if the industry will begin to shift to other rating models.

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