Register for Morningstar DBRS – 2025 Credit Outlook London

Event Registration

2025 Credit Outlook London

Date: 14 November 2024
Location: Eventspace at Salisbury House, 114 London Wall, London EC2M 5QD
Time: 14:00–18:00

Morningstar DBRS invites you to join us at 2025 Credit Outlook London, where our experts will present key insights and risk factors for the year ahead.

As we look towards the end of 2024, we consider interest rates lowering globally and the new risks, uncertainty, and growth across all fundamental sectors including Sovereigns, Financial Institutions, Corporates, and Private Credit. Our expert analysts will discuss emerging risk factors, existing challenges, and our credit forecasts to navigate 2025.

Registration is now closed.

Agenda

14:00	Registration and Coffee

14:30	Welcome and Opening Remarks Peter North, SVP, Business Development, Morningstar DBRS Alan G. Reid, GMD Global Head of Fundamental Ratings, Credit Ratings Leadership, Morningstar DBRS

14:35	Global Sovereign Outlook – Trends and Risks Ahead Recent and historical sovereign rating actions and trends Global economic outlook Geopolitical risks could still derail recovery Speaker: Nichola James, MD, Global Sovereign Ratings, Morningstar DBRS

15:05	Corporate Outlook – Tepid Growth Leads to Overall Stability Why protectionism and geopolitical risks remain key in 2025 How lower interest rates will impact the issuance activity in 2025 Key drivers for profit margin development A closer look at key sectors including autos, capital goods, and consumer durables Speakers: Amaury Baudouin, SVP, Sector Lead, European Corporate Ratings, Morningstar DBRS Anke Rindermann, MD, European Corporate Ratings, Morningstar DBRS

15:35	Coffee Break

16:05	European Banking Outlook: Positive Momentum Continues Despite Rate Cuts Recent rating actions and trends The impact of Central Bank rate cuts on earnings in 2025 Key regulatory developments and consolidation trends Factors affecting the rebound of investment banking income Drivers of steady asset quality Speaker: Elisabeth Rudman, MD, Global Financial Institution Ratings, Morningstar DBRS

16:35	Private Credit – Corporate Middle Market A new era for Private Credit Opportunities for investors and companies More accessible than ever—beyond institutional investors How middle market companies navigate through tough market conditions Key themes for credit rating actions in 2024 and outlook for 2025 Moderator: Anke Rindermann, MD, European Corporate Ratings, Morningstar DBRS Speakers: Cristina Ramirez, VP, Sector Lead, Corporate Ratings, Private Credit & Credit Estimates, Morningstar DBRS Daniel Sinclair, Partner, Ares Management LP

17:05	Questions and Closing Remarks Peter North, SVP, Business Development, Morningstar DBRS

17:15	Drinks and Networking

Registration

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Venue

This event will take place at Eventspace at Salisbury House, 114 London Wall, London EC2M 5QD.

When you arrive, please register at the Morningstar DBRS desk. A coat check will be available.

About Morningstar DBRS

Morningstar DBRS is a leading provider of independent rating services and opinions for corporate and sovereign entities, financial institutions, and project and structured finance instruments globally. Rating more than 4,000 issuers and 60,000 securities, it is one of the top four credit rating agencies in the world.

Morningstar DBRS empowers investor success by bringing more transparency and a much-needed diversity of opinion in the credit rating industry. Market innovators choose to work with us because of our agility, tech-forward approach, and exceptional customer service.

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