Fixed Interests

Fixed Interests

Author: Fitch Ratings Language: English Episodes: 100
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Hosted by the analysts at Fitch Ratings, Fixed Interests cuts through the noise of the 24-hour news cycle to explain the forces shaping our financial world. Each episode is a concise, fifteen-minute briefing that connects the dots between high-level policy decisions, shifting market dynamics, and real-world economic consequences. You’ll hear clear explanations on how geopolitical events influence sovereign debt, what new regulations mean for corporate credit, and why a specific inflation report actually matters. This isn’t just headline repetition; it’s context provided by experts who parse the data for a living. Designed for professionals and the strategically curious alike, the Fixed Interests podcast translates complex subjects into actionable understanding, making it possible to stay informed without getting lost in the details. Tune in for a direct, authoritative take on the week’s most pressing business and political developments, all structured to fit into a daily commute or a short break.
Episodes
Andorran Banks - Navigating Challenges Ahead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:28
Cristina Torrella, Senior Director, Financial Institutions, and Fernando Sanchez, Lead Analyst for Andorran banks, discuss latest developments in the Andorran operating environment, as well as how banks are expected to n…
Sovereign Trends in the Andean Region [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:57
Shelly Shetty, Managing Director, Sovereigns, and Richard Francis, Senior Director, Sovereigns, discuss how elevated commodity prices and the reopening of domestic economies are helping Chile, Colombia and Peru recover f…
Assessing Cyber Risk at Banks and Insurance Companies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:43
Shelly Shetty, Managing Director, Sovereigns, and Marjan van der Weijden, Global Head of Financial Institutions, explore how cyber risk can be assessed at banks and insurance companies, as well as Fitch's recent collabor…
Central America - Macroeconomic Outlook and Recovery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:09
Shelly Shetty, Managing Director, Americas Sovereigns, and Carlos Morales, Director, Latin America Sovereigns, discuss the macroeconomic and fiscal outlook for Central America, including the region's recovery from pandem…
GCC Update - Budgets, Oil Prices and Reform Prospects [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:14
Jan Friederich, Head of MEA Sovereigns, and Toby Iles, Lead GCC Sovereign Analyst, discuss GCC fiscal prospects amid higher oil prices, Oman’s medium term fiscal plan and the tension between fiscal consolidation and dive…
Canada Banks - Calm in Stormy Waters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:40
Mark Narron, Senior Director, Financial Institutions, and Kelli Bissett-Tom, Director, Americas Sovereign Ratings, talk rating implications for Canadian banks & the country's macroeconomic environment following Fitch’s 2…
Argentina and Ecuador - Tackling Policy Challenges Ahead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:18
Shelly Shetty, Managing Director, Americas Sovereigns, and Todd Martinez, Senior Director, Americas Sovereigns, explore the macroeconomic and political challenges ahead in Argentina and Ecuador following their respective…
Mexico's Prospects After the Mid-Term Congressional Elections [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:05
Shelly Shetty, Managing Director, Americas Sovereigns, and Charles Seville, Co-Head of Americas Sovereign Ratings, discuss the potential economic implications of Mexico’s recent mid-term congressional elections.
NextGen EU [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:34
Michele Napolitano, Head of Fitch’s Western Europe Sovereign Ratings, and Ed Parker, Head of EMEA Sovereign Ratings, discuss the impact of the Next Generation EU Fund on EU growth prospects and public finances.

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