Asia-Pacific Corporate Outlook Virtual Conference 2026: New Plans, New Tails, New Players

Christopher Lee - Managing Director, Regional Practice Lead, Asia-Pacific

• China – What does the 15th Five Year Plan mean for growth, rates, stimulus, and involution?
• Asia Pacific – How will markets fare under policy headwinds from China and the U.S.?
• Financing – Where could issuance come across China, North Asia, and South and Southeast Asia?

Christopher Lee – Managing Director, Regional Practice Lead, Asia-Pacific

• Defaults and distress – What do global and regional forecasts say about 2026?
• Bubbles and tails – AI, private credit, Middle East, LATAM – What are the tail risks?
• Markets and industries – How could these and other events hit Asia Pacific issuers?

Charles Chang - Managing Director, Greater China Country Lead, Corporates, S&P Global Ratings

• Japan’s rates, inflation, and geopolitical risks are all on the rise – Will they get better or worse in 2026?
• Shareholders want returns and U.S. wants investments – Are these bad for Japanese corporates?
• Will Japan’s active issuance continue in 2026 – From HY as well as IG?

Kensuke Sugihara - Managing Director, Lead Analytical Manager, Japan, S&P Global Ratings