Episodes

  • Legal Landscapes: How Supreme Court Rulings Reshape Finance
    Jul 18 2024

    In the latest episode of "Know More, Risk Better," hosts Winnie Cisar and Zach Griffiths are joined by Mark Lightner, Head of Special Situations Legal Research at CreditSights, to discuss the ripple effects of two of the U.S. Supreme Court’s blockbuster decisions from this term: Purdue Pharma, which held that third-party releases are not allowed in bankruptcy, and Loper Bright, which overturned the 40-year-old Chevron deference doctrine for federal agency rule making.

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    37 mins
  • Navigating the New Space Race: Starlink's Impact on Satellite Communications
    Jul 16 2024

    Host Winnie Cisar is joined by Head of TMT, Davis Hebert to discuss Starlink's influence on the satellite sector. They explore Starlink's expansive low Earth orbit satellite system for global broadband service, its financial journey without corporate bonds, and its impact on established satellite players and potential regulatory challenges it faces.

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    24 mins
  • Back to the Ballot: The U.S. Presidential Election in Focus
    Jul 11 2024

    In this timely episode of "Know More. Risk Better," host Zach Griffiths invites guest Ross Schapp of GeoQuant to dissect the evolving U.S. political landscape post-debate and its implications for investment strategies. They delve into the nuanced dynamics of party control, Biden's steadfast candidacy, and how these factors could influence market risks and fiscal policy as we approach the November elections.

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    33 mins
  • Macro to Micro: CreditSights' 2H24/1H25 Outlook Webinar
    Jul 9 2024

    In the latest episode of "Know More. Risk Better.", CreditSights' strategists covering the U.S., Europe and EM unpack their mid-2024 to mid-2025 market outlook. They outline their preference for fixed over floating rate product, duration over credit risk and provide their rationale for recommending more defensive portfolio positioning. During the webinar they poll the audience to get a sense of client positioning and perception of economic and financial market risks. Finally, they answer top-of-mind questions from our broad base of global fixed income market clients.

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    1 hr
  • King Dollar vs. President Trump
    Jul 2 2024

    In the latest episode of "Know More, Risk Better," host Zach Griffiths and Cedric Chehab, Global Head of Country Risk at BMI, explore the potential effects of a second Trump presidency on the US dollar. They discuss the impact of tariffs, Federal Reserve policies, and tax cuts. Additionally, they reflect on the alignment of today's currency management strategies with the historical Plaza Accord. The conversation highlights the enduring status of the US dollar as the preeminent global reserve currency.

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    27 mins
  • Credit Chronicles: Notes from the Road
    Jun 27 2024

    In this episode of the "Know More, Risk Better." podcast, our hosts Winnie Cisar and Zach Griffiths discuss their recent travels and meetings with clients, sharing insights into the current sentiment in the credit markets. They explore topics such as the private credit market, global views from various meetings, and expectations for the economy and central bank policies.

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    34 mins
  • European Credit and Central Bank Dynamics: Managing Volatility
    Jun 25 2024

    In the latest episode of the "Know More, Risk Better" podcast, host Zach Griffiths is joined by Logan Miller, Head of European Strategy at CreditSights. Together, they delve into the evolving landscape of the credit market, highlighting shifts in European credit spreads. They explore the interplay between the ECB's cautious stance and the Fed's assertive moves and consider the market's response to political events in Europe and key policy changes.

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    28 mins
  • Power Plays: Navigating the Evolving Utilities Landscape
    Jun 20 2024

    In this episode of "Know More, Risk Better," host Zach Griffiths is joined by Andy DeVries, Head of Utilities at CreditSights to dive into his preferred ways to position in the rapidly evolving Utilities space. They explore the effects of data center demand on power markets, customer growth impact on utility bills and political risk, and the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act on clean energy. They also discuss potential political changes, the trend of hybrid financing in utilities, and their impact on fixed income investment strategies.

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    28 mins