Topic/Theme Reports
Country Risk Chat: Ballots & Debt, Part 2: Election Triggers in Malaysia & Colombia
Part 2 of Ballots & Debt explores the political part of the EM risk cycle as Malaysia & Colombia wrestle with their recent and upcoming decisions.
Country Risk Chat: Ballots & Debt – Argentina EM Contagion Trigger?
EM debt concerns heating up as higher US rates wreak havoc on high debt loads & political election reactions. Part 1 of this series explores the Argentina debt dilemma that can set off EM contagion.
ConfCall: Holistic Credit Risk Evaluation – The “Must-Do” Approach in the Digital World
Viola Risk collaborates with thought leaders in our research and speaker series. On Thursday, June 7 @ 11AM NYC time, Jack Foster, former senior credit executive at JP Morgan will give his well-respected views on holistic credit risk evaluation. Contact your Viola Risk contact for access information.
Country Risk Chat: Brexit Prune Juice, Irish Borders & Turkish Elections
High country debt loads, rising rates & political risk offers a challenging environment to many an EM exposure. Turkey stands out. Review Brexit ramifications to N. Ireland/Ireland and other messy factors.
Viola Buzz: Harvard Business School Case Study Praises New Constructs
Harvard Business School's new case study showcases New Constructs as a best-in-class provider of economic earnings data & analysis. Viola Risk integrates NC's data to augment its stakeholder stack analysis for debt/equity investors and counterparty risk/regulatory exposure managers.
Country Risk Chat: Four’easter Fright Fest: Oncoming Traffic, Brakes Don’t Work
Rising rates, global trade war rhetoric, uncertain electoral politics and other geopolitical risks increasing country risk volatility climate. Stormy conditions a threat in Italy, Japan, Russia, Turkey, China and EM zone.
Country Risk Quick-Take: Italy Post-Election Thoughts from the Nor’easter Blackouts Zone
Italy becomes a euro hot spot again as the eurosceptic parties gained a majority of the votes. Though hampered by power outages in Westchester County, Dr. Scott forges ahead with his quick takes on possible government scenarios for Italy.
Country Risk Chat: Bears In the Woods - EM, Europe, Italy, Germany, Brazil
Can Europe unhinge as ECB backs away from its decade old uber-money flex stance. Italian election & German coalition forming continues to rattle the geopoliticals. Brazil in flux with pensions unsolved and its upcoming elections.
Country Risk Chat: HY Sovereign Roulette
The world is awash in liquidity from central banks and now upcoming higher yielding maturities looking for a yieldy home. Step right up to Brazil, Venezuela and China for roulette placers.
Country Risk Chat 2018 Outlook
VRA's country strategist, Dr. Scott MacDonald, gives his outlook for country risk across the globe. Likes Brazil and KSA bonds, down on China, Italy, Spain & UK. Safe harbors with US/Scandinavian banks.