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Credit Spotlight on US Technology
Rising default risks and credit divergence signal a potential shakeout in the tech sector amid volatile returns and shifting global dynamics.
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Something has started changing: the cost of securities lending indemnification can no longer be ignored
Mark Faulkner, Co-Founder of Credit Benchmark, and Matthew Brunette of Norges Bank Investment Management talk to Brooke Gillman of eSecLending on the topic of indemnification in Securities Lending.
December Credit Consensus Indicators (CCIs) – Global, UK & US Oil & Gas
Credit Benchmark have released the December 2022 Credit Consensus Indicators (CCIs). US Oil & Gas firms have put a recent negative blip behind them with another month of positive credit quality, while Global and UK firms also continue to enjoy net credit improvement.
Shopping Around the Christmas Tree: US Consumer Services and Goods
Both US Consumer Services and Goods are currently hovering around neutral CCI scores. But the Black Friday stats so far suggest a good December, at least for consumer goods; if that momentum can be maintained we could see more positive CCIs across the Consumer sector.
December Credit Consensus Indicators (CCIs) – UK, EU and US Industrials
Credit Benchmark have released the December Industrials Credit Consensus Indicators (CCIs). EU Industrial firms continue their run of positive credit movement, with a 15th month of improvement. UK Industrial firms are struggling to remain in positive territory, with a return to net deterioration this month. US Industrial firms hang on to mild positivity with a fourth consecutive instance of a positive CCI score.
World Cup 2022: The Credit Effect
With more teams playing than ever before (and a further expansion planned for 2026) the World Cup might provide some real surprises. But for a quadrennial contest that has been around for over 90 years, the list of winners is a bit repetitive. This insight compares average Sovereign Credit Consensus Rating for each of the defined Winners, Determined and Unqualified groups.
Global Association of Risk Professionals [GARP]: Capital Rules in EU Could Affect Securities Lending Elsewhere
U.S. market participants, already facing tough requirements, may find some relief, writes John Hintze at Global Association of Risk Professionals, citing research from Credit Benchmark.
