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Clauses & Controversies

Mitu Gulati & Mark Weidemaier
Sovereign Debt
Ukraine
Venezuelan Bonds
Ukrenergo
GDP Warrants
El Salvador
Green Bonds
Sustainability Linked Bonds
Frozen Russian Assets
Argentina
Sovereign Bonds
Venezuela
Goldman Sachs
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
U.S. Sanctions
Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
IMF
Zambia
Equity Receivership
Climate Finance

Clauses and Controversies: A Podcast about International Finance, Contract Clauses and the Controversies Surrounding These Clauses

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The $500 Million American “Financial Aid” to China In 1942, the Americans provided $500 million in financial aid to Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist government in China. Described as a “financial counterpart” to Lend-Lease aid, the credit — intended to ... more

Ethiopia and Senegal: Debt Shenanigans? A set of recent articles in the FT by sovereign debt guru Joseph Cotterill suggest to us (reading between the lines) debt shenanigans in both Ethiopia and Senegal. We can’t figure out exactly what is going on i... more

Can We Say Anything Meaningful About a Venezuelan Debt Restructuring? Venezuela must restructure its debt if it, and its new "friends" in Washington DC, want the economy humming again. But how? The debt stock is enormous and the range of claims so va... more

Are CACs Unilateral Modification Clauses? We have always understood the collective action clause (CAC) in a sovereign bond to allow the bond issuer to propose a modification to the bond, which will bind everyone if approved by the requisite proportio... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Carlson
Sovereign analyst at Moody's Ratings
Moody's Ratings
Episode: Ep 151 - Greece’s (Ratings) Rise – Wow, but also How? (ft. Sarah Carlson & Elena Duggar)
Elena Duggar
Sovereign analyst at Moody's Ratings
Moody's Ratings
Episode: Ep 151 - Greece’s (Ratings) Rise – Wow, but also How? (ft. Sarah Carlson & Elena Duggar)
Andrew Kissner
Expert in sovereign debt and author of publications on liability management exercises.
Morrison & Foerster
Episode: Ep 150 - Getting "J. Screwed" Sounds Better than Getting "Argentina'd" (ft. Andrew Kissner)
Paul Stephan
A prominent expert on international law, affiliated with the University of Virginia.
University of Virginia
Episode: Ep 147 - YPF and Argentina’s Contributions to International Law (ft. Paul Stephan)
Zohra Ahmed
Academician and expert on international finance, affiliated with Boston University
Boston University
Episode: Ep 140 - IMF Rescues Pakistan From the Brink of Default (Again) (ft. Zohra Ahmed)
Oona Hathaway
World's leading expert on countermeasures in international law and law of war
Yale Law School
Episode: Ep 139 - A Better Way to Freeze (and Seize?) Russian Assets? (ft. Oona Hathaway)
Randle DeFalco
Legal academic with expertise in the Cambodian context
Widener University
Episode: Ep 138 - Cambodia’s Debts to the US: How “Dirty” Are They? (ft. Randle DeFalco)
David Delterzo
Second year law student and researcher
University of Hawaii
Episode: Ep 138 - Cambodia’s Debts to the US: How “Dirty” Are They? (ft. Randle DeFalco)
Joseph Cotterill
Financial journalist at the Financial Times, expert in finance and law.
Financial Times
Episode: Ep 137 - Ukraine's Preliminary Debt Restructuring Deal (ft. Joseph Cotterill)

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Mark, Mara, and Mitu
Core hosts with recurring involvement in international finance, sovereign debt and contract clauses. Regular contributors include Mark (co-host), Mara (co-host), and Mitu (co-host/finance analyst).
Mark, Mara, Mitu
Primary trio driving most episodes on debt, contracts, and policy implications with recurring contributions from co-hosts and researchers.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • THE MOST EPIC PODCAST!

    I am a student but other than this podcast I only subscribe to Grant’s Interest Rate Observer and The Knowledge Project. Clauses

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    Canada2 years ago

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Cuts through noise with historical context and legal nuance for finance professionals.
Guests bring practical perspectives on law and finance, making tough topics accessible.
The show breaks down complex sovereign debt topics with humor and insight.
High-caliber analysis that's valuable for sponsorships and guest pitches.

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Ep 156 - Is There Any Law of State Succession? (ft. Paul Stephan)
Q: What are the consequences of finding debt continuity in the context of Ukraine?
If some portion of the Ukrainian debt is effectively transferred to Russia, it complicates the rights of bondholders, requiring them to look at their bond contracts for guidance.
Ep 151 - Greece’s (Ratings) Rise – Wow, but also How? (ft. Sarah Carlson & Elena Duggar)
Q: Why has the fiscal adjustment in Greece been described as 'remarkable'?
The fiscal adjustment was sustained for a decade, returning to growth after a significant contraction during the crisis—arguably one of the largest in sovereign crisis history.
Ep 151 - Greece’s (Ratings) Rise – Wow, but also How? (ft. Sarah Carlson & Elena Duggar)
Q: What accounts for the developments we see in terms of Greece's credit rating since the crisis?
The remarkable transformation of Greece's credit rating has been due to successful execution of the Troika program, fiscal outperformance, and improvements in economic stability and institutional reforms since 2017.
Ep 150 - Getting "J. Screwed" Sounds Better than Getting "Argentina'd" (ft. Andrew Kissner)
Q: Are there things that would be directly translatable from this context into the sovereign debt restructuring world?
Andrew identifies potential techniques from LME practices that could, with adaptation, be applied in sovereign debt contexts.
Ep 150 - Getting "J. Screwed" Sounds Better than Getting "Argentina'd" (ft. Andrew Kissner)
Q: Can you sort of give us just the basics so we can then hop along with you and go on the ride that you take us on?
Andrew provides an overview of LMEs, explaining their definition and evolution in corporate finance, along with their implications.

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Content centers on international finance, sovereign debt, and contract clauses, with deep dives into topics like CACs, flip clauses, GDP warrants, and odious debt. Conversations often juxtapose historical cases with current geopolitical tensions to explore how legal mechanisms, debt structures, and policy choices shape outcomes for borrowers, lenders, and taxpayers. Noteworthy is the blend of rigorous analysis and accessible banter, which helps listeners gauge complex financial instruments and legal strategies through real-world episodes and case studies.

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2. Elena Duggar
3. Andrew Kissner
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