The GlobalCapital Podcast
A weekly podcast from GlobalCapital, the capital markets news service based in London and New York, discussing its most interesting stories from around the world.
Every Friday, listen to lively discussion about the very latest themes, the most innovative and important bond and equity issues and syndicated loans and much more from the capital markets.
This podcast is for anyone working in - or who wants to work in - the capital markets from investment bankers, to funding and treasury officials, investors, lawyers, analysts, NGOs and lobbyists, regulators and policy makers, and analysts.
GlobalCapital has been the "voice of the markets" for over 35 years, covering bond, loan, equity and securitisation markets around the world.
We cover everything from public sector bond issuers, financial institutions, emerging markets and investment grade corporate bonds and loans to securitisation (including CLOs and ABS), regulation and market news as well as industry gossip.
GlobalCapital is written for capital markets professionals but the podcast is of value to anyone with an interest in the industry, whether you have been working in it for as long as we have, or are looking to make your first career move into it.
This podcast is a commute-sized slice of everything that's most interesting from the world's capital markets with the aim of helping you sound smarter in your morning meeting, or making you stand out from the crowd of other hopefuls when kick-starting your career.
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The GlobalCapital Podcast
Germany: the sick, ageing but 'comfortable' man of Europe
◆ German and European spending needs rile SSA market
◆ GSE reform in the US, green reform in the EU
◆ Saudi Arabia leads Gulf diversification out of dollars
New German chancellor Friedrich Merz has a lot to tackle when he finally forms his coalition government. Much of it will involve spending more money, which has bond investors on alert for higher borrowing needs.
LBBW's chief economist Moritz Kraemer told a conference in Frankfurt this week that he believes there are five factors dogging the German economy. We discuss what they are, what Merz can do about them and how this is affecting the SSA bond market.
The reform of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae is on the minds of those in the US securitization market. We delve into whether the pair could or should be put back into private hands after almost 17 years of government conservatorship.
The EU looks set to ease some recently imposed ESG regulations. We ask if the bloc risks relinquishing its leading position in green finance.
Finally, we look into a landmark deal from Saudi Arabia, which is part of a developing trend among Gulf issuers to diversify their bond issuance.
