UPDATE 1-Moody's may downgrade 17 banks, securities firms

Posted on February 15, 2012 at 19:36 PM EST

Feb 16 (Reuters) - Moody's Investor Service warned on Thursday it could downgrade the credit ratings of 17 global banks and securities firms due to more fragile funding conditions, increased regulatory burdens and a more difficult operating environment.

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