Credit Outlook Milan

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Credit Outlook Milan

Date: 27 November 2025
Location: Park Hyatt Milan
Time: 09:00–12:30 CET

Join Morningstar DBRS at Credit Outlook Milan, our annual event for staying ahead of credit market dynamics in 2026 and beyond.

This exclusive morning brings together industry experts and thought leaders to discuss sector performance, credit risk factors, and strategic opportunities for the year ahead.

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Agenda

09:00

Registration and Light Breakfast

09:30

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Daniele Rossi, SVP, Global Business Development, Morningstar DBRS

09:35

Opportunities and Risks in European Corporate & Infrastructure Sector

An overview of the European Corporate Outlook
Opportunities for Italian companies in the defense sector
Challenges and outlook for the automotive industry
Key sector insights across energy, renewables, transport, sports finance, and digital infrastructure

Speakers

Edoardo Danieli, VP, European Corporate Ratings, Diversified Industries & Energy, Morningstar DBRS

Alberto Faraco, SVP, Sector Lead, Corporate Ratings

Alessandro Merlo, Partner, Head of Strategy and Business Development, Rivage Investment

Diana Colangelo, Director, PGIM Private Capital

10:20

Italy’s Financial System: Resilience Under Geopolitical and Trade Strain

The impact of geopolitical risk, new rate cycle and protectionist environment on the financial sector
Banking M&A trends
Digital transformation in the financial sector
Growing private capital markets and interlinkages with banking and insurance sectors
Mandatory catastrophe insurance coverage to address heightened catastrophic risks

Speakers

Nicola De Caro (Moderator), SVP, Sector Lead European Financial Institution Ratings, Morningstar DBRS

Andrea Costanzo, VP, European Financial Institution Ratings, Morningstar DBRS

Gianluca De Marchi, CRO, Unipol Group

Valerio Cicco, Head, AI & Digital Assets Innovation, Banca Sella

11:05

Coffee Break

11:35

Italy's Sovereign Outlook: Back to “Serie A”

Global Sovereign Rating Actions in 2025 and Outlook for 2026
An overview of the main challenges in the global arena
Italy’s latest credit rating upgrade to A (low)
Italy’s macroeconomic outlook amid a challenging external environment

Speaker

Javier Rouillet, SVP, Global Sovereign Ratings, Morningstar DBRS

12:20

Questions and Closing Remarks

Daniele Rossi, SVP, Global Business Development, Morningstar DBRS

12:30

Light Lunch and Networking

*Please note: The Chatham House Rule will apply to panel sessions during this event.

Registration

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Venue

This event will take place at the Park Hyatt Milan, V. Tommaso Grossi, 1, 20121 Milano MI, Italy.

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 4,400 issuers and 64,000 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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