WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2021: The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Ahmed Abonamah has been named Director of the agency's Office of Credit Ratings, where he has served as Acting Director since October 2020. "Ahmed already has proven to be a qualified and thoughtful leader of the Office of Credit Ratings," said SEC Chair Gary Gensler. "Credit rating organizations play central roles in our fi  more