James Longsdon, Fitch’s Co-Head of EMEA Financial Institutions, discusses the earnings outlook for European banks, as well as Southern European banks’ progress on addressing non-performing loan issues.

Alejandro Garcia, head of Latin America Financial Institutions, discusses the asset quality and earrings outlook for Brazilian and Mexican banks.

Sean Pattap, Senior Director in North American Non-Bank Financial Institutions, discusses the rising demand for aircraft leasing and how risks limit their ratings.

Mark Young, Head of Asia-Pacific Financial Institutions, discusses the cyclical pressures, risks and rating implications for APAC banks.

Grace Wu, Head of China Banks Ratings, discusses the dilemma in balancing China’s growth aspirations against containing financial sector risks, and how the recent regulatory clamp down may expose contagion risks at mid-tier banks.

Senior Director & Head of China Research Initiative Ying Wang discusses SOE reform as a crucial step in the structural transformation & rebalancing of the country’s economy. 惠誉评级的高级董事、中国研究主管王颖指出国有企业改革是中国经济结构转型和再平衡中的关键环节。

Senior Director & Head of China Research Initiative Ying Wang provides history & background of SOEs in China, explaining how reforms & mergers have reduced numbers under SASAC’s remit. 惠誉评级的高级董事、中国研究主管王颖介绍中国国有企业的历史和背景，并解释改革和并购如何使国资委管辖下的国有企业的数量减少。

Senior Director & Head of China Research Initiative Ying Wang highlights problems facing Chinese SOEs due to lack of innovation, low efficiency & an investment-driven growth model. 惠誉评级的高级董事、中国研究主管王颖突出强调目前中国国有企业因缺乏创新、效率低下和投资驱动型的增长模式而面临的问题。

European money fund reform is finally here. The reforms are significant & will change the landscape in Europe for short-term investors. Alastair Sewell, regional head of EMEA/APAC FAM group discusses key features & changes.

Senior analysts from our Sovereign, Bank and Fund and Asset Management teams discuss the outlook for South Africa’s economy, banking sector and money funds industry.