Explore China's pivotal role in financing the energy transition in the Global South amidst global climate leadership changes. Delve into El Salvador's controversial move to eliminate public campaign financing and its impact on political diversity. Plus, gain insights from Oportun Financial Corp and Brighthouse Financial Inc's latest earnings reports, highlighting strategic growth and financial resilience in the industry.

Sources:

https://www.newsecuritybeat.org/2025/02/chinas-role-in-financing-the-energy-transition-in-the-global-south/

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/el-salvadors-congress-votes-eliminate-public-campaign-financing-118763247

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oportun-financial-corp-oprt-q4-071727848.html

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/brighthouse-financial-inc-bhf-q4-070823540.html

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:42) China’s Role in Financing the Energy Transition in the Global South

(00:04:52) El Salvador's Congress votes to eliminate public campaign financing

(00:07:51) Oportun Financial Corp (OPRT) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Profitability and Growth ...

(00:10:43) Brighthouse Financial Inc (BHF) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Annuity Sales and ...