Register to view the replay as our analysts discuss funding conditions for emerging market sovereigns, and the consequences of rising debt burdens.
Discussion Topics:
- Economic shock from coronavirus outbreak has hit low-rated EM sovereigns hardest, widening fiscal and external imbalances
- Financing pressures will persist for lowest-rated sovereigns with large external debt repayments
- Larger, higher-rated EM sovereigns benefit from more stable domestic financing sources, although debt affordability will deteriorate for some
- Policy credibility and buffers will determine whether governments are able to reverse fiscal weakening, shaping credit quality
Speakers:
Natasha Brereton-Fukui, VP-Senior Research Writer, MIS Research (Moderator)
Michael Higgins, Analyst, SOV
Christian Fang, AVP-Analyst, Sovereign Risk Group
Sarah Carlson, Senior Vice President, SOV (Q&A Support)
Christian de Guzman, Senior Vice President, SOV (Q&A Support)
Lucie Villa, VP-Sr Credit Officer, SOV (Q&A Support)
Martin Petch, VP-Sr Credit Officer, SOV (Q&A Support)
Anushka Shah, VP-Senior Analyst, SOV (Q&A Support)