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Summary
Fluctuating tariffs and intensified global trade tensions have exceeded market expectations. If fully implemented, as initially mooted, the tariffs are poised to have a significant global impact on the economy and redefine favorable credit conditions for borrowers.
Please join our thought leaders as they delve into the:
- Macro-economic impacts of tariffs and trade tensions
- Market volatility implications on credit conditions
- Rating implications that may arise from policy uncertainty
- Research and data on surrounding cross-industry credit trends and global credit conditions
Speakers
S&P Global Ratings
Alexandre Birry
Global Head of Credit Research & Insights
Alexandre Birry is the Global Head of Credit Research & Insights for S&P Global Ratings. His team looks after the regional and global Credit Conditions Committees and Credit Market Research. He is also part of a working group assessing how megatrends may impact creditworthiness. His prior role (until April 2024) was as Chief Analytical Officer for Financial Institutions ratings, where his responsibilities included coordinating S&P Global Ratings’ efforts to drive analytical consistency and ratings quality for banks and non-bank financial institutions, and the contribution to and coordination of sector research publications. Alexandre also co-created and co-chaired a cross-divisional research lab on digital assets. Previously acting as sector lead for EMEA Financial Institutions, he also chaired an internal taskforce analyzing the potential impact of regulatory developments on bank ratings, in addition to being an active participant in rating committees globally. Alexandre joined S&P Global Ratings in November 2009, covering over time a large number of banks across Europe.
His previous working experience includes five years in Fitch Ratings' Financial Institutions team, covering banks in Northern Europe, and two years at UBS, within the corporate finance Financial Institutions Group.
Alexandre recently relocated to Paris after 20+ years in London. He holds a Master in Management, with a major in finance, from HEC Paris, as well as a CEMS (Community of European Management Schools) Master in International Management.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Meredith Beddow
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Global Head of Market Development - RatingsDirect®
Meredith Beddow is a Market Development lead at S&P Global Market Intelligence in the Credit & Risk Solutions division.
Previously, Meredith was responsible for content strategy for RatingsDirect® the flagship desktop of S&P Global Ratings content – now available on Capital IQ Pro. She has over 15 years providing data and insight offerings to customers.
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