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Deep dives on what’s shaping the credit markets, brought to you by the expert analysts at CreditSights.

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This week on “Know More. Risk Better.” Zachary Griffiths is joined by Peter Simon and Meghan Neenan to unpack the latest “cockroach risk” headlines in U.S. capital markets, following bankruptcies at Tricolor and First Brands. The team analyzes credit... more

Season 9, Episode 15

This week "Know More. Risk Better." offers a comprehensive macro outlook for 2026, examining how private sector adaptation and fiscal stimulus helped mitigate 2025's tariff shocks while exploring key takeaways from recent IMF me... more

Season 9, Episode 14

This week “Know More. Risk Better.” offers a focused analysis on the SEC’s potential shift from quarterly to semiannual reporting, highlighting legal, covenant, and credit market impacts as the change is considered for US issuer... more

Season 9, Episode 13

This week on “Know More. Risk Better.” Zachary Griffiths sits down with Hunter Martin and Kerry Kantin to break down the largest LBO on record: EA’s $55 billion take-private deal. The team unpacks the investor consortium behind ... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Simon
Co-head of US Financials at CreditSights and Regional Bank Guru
CreditSights
Episode: Credit Cockroaches: Infestation or Isolation?
Meghan Neenan
Head of North America Non-Bank Financial Institutions at Fitch Reinig
Fitch Reinig
Episode: Credit Cockroaches: Infestation or Isolation?
Andy DeVries
Head of US investment grade and head of the energy and power team
CreditSights
Episode: 25 for 25: Transforming Data into Decisions: The Art and Science of Credit Analysis
Mary Pollock
Head of Euro Real Estate based in London
CreditSights
Episode: 25 for 25: Transforming Data into Decisions: The Art and Science of Credit Analysis
Cedric Chahab
Chief economist at BMI.
Episode: Transatlantic Shifts: Navigating Credit, Growth & Policy in the US and Europe
Mark Chapman
Senior analyst and head of Telecom and Media Sectors for Europe at CreditSights
CreditSights
Episode: Euro Telcos: Taking Stock of the Turnaround
Michael Kooiman
A local small business owner with a retail store specializing in Christmas and outdoor furniture
Episode: Christmas is Cancelled
Blake Winston
Executive director and US dollar rates options trader
Wells Fargo
Episode: Rates Option Market Insights with Blake Winston
Trung Tran
Senior analyst covering APAC insurance and GCC banks
CreditSights
Episode: Exploring APAC Insurance: Themes and Our Top Picks

Hosts

Winnie Cisar
Global Head of Strategy at CreditSights.
Zach Griffiths
Host of Know More Risk Better and Head of U.S. Investment Grade and Macro Strategy.
Logan Miller
Host of Know More Risk Better and Head of European Strategy at CreditSights.

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Credit Cockroaches: Infestation or Isolation?
Q: Are you concerned about the credit quality within these BDC portfolios?
Overall credit performance in BDCs is positive, with only modest exposure to recent bankruptcies.
Credit Cockroaches: Infestation or Isolation?
Q: Peter, can you give us a quick update on your view of credit quality within the regional banks loan books?
Credit quality remains stable to improving, with most banks showing flat or slight improvement in non-performing loans and charge-offs.
SEC Shifting to Semiannual Reporting Requirements?
Q: What is the process for actually making this rule change, for changing this rule that's been in effect for, you know, 55-plus years?
It involves rulemaking processes under the Administrative Procedure Act, and given the current staffing at the SEC, it might be complicated but achievable within a reasonable timeframe.
High Score! EA’s Record-Setting LBO
Q: Do you have any particular expectations with respect to deal timing?
Hunter states that the closing target is during the second calendar quarter of 2026, and discusses regulatory approvals that will be needed.
High Score! EA’s Record-Setting LBO
Q: In terms of the make up of the deal comprising a lot more equity, what are your views on that?
Hunter mentions that Saudi's PIF seems to want to avoid over-leveraging and views EA as a strategic asset which indicates a more cautious approach in this deal structure.

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Focus is placed on the dynamic landscape of credit markets and related economic factors in a series of discussions led by industry experts. Across episodes, common themes include analysis of market trends, the impact of geopolitical events on investment strategies, and the examination of regulatory changes within the banking sector. Unique interactions with guests from various financial and economic sectors provide diverse perspectives on market nuances, covering everything from municipal bonds to the European auto industry to the role of artificial intelligence in investment strategies. The insights presented are particularly valuable for finance professionals and investors who are looking to stay informed about critical shifts and risks i... more

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