Stephen Schwartz, Head of APAC Sovereigns, speaks with Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Indonesia’s Minister of Finance about the outlook for Indonesia’s economy, fiscal policies & implications of political elections and global monetary policy on the country.

James McCormack, Global Head of Sovereign and Supranational ratings, joins thought leaders in Abu Dhabi to assess China's One Belt One Road Initiative, as a part of Fitch Rating's sponsorship of the Milken Institutes inaugural MENA Summit.

Head of EMEA sovereigns Ed Parker highlights South Africa’s improved economic outlook and discusses the public finance challenges faced by the Ramaphosa administration.

Paul Gamble, Head of Emerging Europe Sovereigns, discusses the large external financing needs faced by Turkey’s banks and non-financial corporates.

Shelly Shetty, Head of Latin America Sovereigns, discusses the uncertainty surrounding Brazil’s election cycle and its importance for future reform and fiscal consolidation.

Paul Gamble, Head of Emerging Europe Sovereigns, discusses the importance of this pre-election period under Turkey’s new constitution, whether the growth momentum can be sustained & how politics play into public finances and international relations.

Shelly Shetty, Head of Latin America Sovereigns, discusses the main factors driving Brazil's Negative Outlook (and downgrade on 23 February), including its modest economic recovery, challenging fiscal finances and uncertain political environment.

Ed Parker, Head of EMEA sovereigns, discusses Ramaphosa’s economic policy agenda, and how he distinguishes himself from the Zuma administration to improve South Africa’s investment environment.

Jay Djemal, head of credit research for LatAm Corporates, gives an overview of Fitch’s series of Spotlights with scenario analyses for 8 high profile issuers from LatAm that could transition to rising stars or fallen angels during 2018 and beyond.

Joo-Yung Lee, Managing Director, North American Financial Institutions, discusses why tax reform impacts U.S. bank earnings rather than ratings and how tax reform will effect lending expectations for 2018.