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Summary
As 2026 continues to unfold, the credit environment is being shaped by geopolitical shifts, tighter financial conditions, and ongoing transitions in global trade and supply chains.
S&P Global Ratings economists will present the latest economic outlook for the Asia‑Pacific region, focusing on the macroeconomic environment in 2026. Key topics will include the restructuring of supply chains, changes in global trade policies, and medium‑term growth prospects.
The webinar will also feature a live demonstration of the RatingsDirect® platform, highlighting how to access S&P Global Ratings’ most recent research and outlook reports, along with practical tips for staying current on market‑moving developments.
The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A, where our presenters will address your questions directly.
Speakers
S&P Global Ratings
Louis Kuijs
Chief Economist, Asia-Pacific
Louis leads the Asia Pacific macro team and its research, forecasts and views. He contributes to S&P Global Ratings’ macro-credit narrative and represents the firm in events, conferences, and the media, delivering insights and thought leadership to the marketplace.
Before joining S&P Global Ratings in 2022, Louis held senior positions in both the public and private sectors, including at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington DC, the World Bank in Beijing, and at the Royal Bank of Scotland and Oxford Economics in Hong Kong. While with the World Bank, he led the China Quarterly Update, headed the Bank’s mid-term review of China’s 11th Five Year Plan, and led research on China’s saving and investment, rebalancing, and long-term growth and structural change.
Louis is a well-known observer of China’s economy and contributes regularly to the international media on China and Asia.
S&P Global Ratings
Vishrut Rana
Senior Economist, Asia-Pacific
Vishrut drives the team’s macro view on the region’s emerging markets. In addition, he generates economic forecasts for the region, contributes to the team’s research agenda, and serves as a spokesperson for the Asia-Pacific macro narrative. Prior to S&P Global, Vishrut was with the Centre for Research on the Economics of Ageing in Singapore as a Research Associate. Vishrut completed his Ph.D. in Economics from Singapore Management University, where his research focused on business cycles, credit and its interaction with the economy, and financial intermediation.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Sharon Wong
Senior Customer Success Manager, Customer Success
Sharon is the Credit Lead for APAC in Customer Success at S&P Global. She is responsible for client engagements and relationships across the Asia-Pacific region. She partners with global investment banks, financial institutions, consulting firms and corporates, delivering tailored solutions that optimize workflows. Previously, she worked in corporate banking and wealth management.
Questions?
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