In this episode of The Upgrade podcast we discuss research into dilution of First-Lien credit quality from weakening debt structures and loan terms, as well as takeaways from the recent OPAL conference - one of the first in-person CLO conferences since March 2020. Our aim is to provide market participants with further advanced analytical insight into Corporate Credits, CLOs and Leveraged Finance deals, with S&P Global Ratings regular podcast, based on key features we’re seeing in corporate credits and sectors that CLOs are exposed to. For more Leveraged Finance and CLOs Insights visit Leveraged Finance & CLOs Essentials

Host Tom Schopflocher discusses the economic factors supporting the U.S. housing market and what could happen to the record high pace of home price appreciation should they change course. Based on these factors, we carried out a statistical study to determine the likelihood of a sudden correction in home prices. We also ran a scenario analysis to understand how a sharp drop in home prices might impact ratings of certain U.S. non-agency RMBS. Related Article: A Sudden Correction To Fast-Rising U.S. Home Prices Isn't Likely

In this final episode of 2021, Corinne Bendersky, Michael Ferguson, and Michael Wilkins review key environmental, social, and governance themes of the year. Their conversation covers climate activism and litigation, nature-based solutions, the sustainable finance market boom, transparency and disclosure rules, the labor market, and supply chain issues. Related Reports: Mind The Gap: Pledges At COP26 Give Hope But Significant Shortfall Still Exists , Nov. 18, 2021 Climate Change Litigation: The Case For Better Disclosure And Targets , Oct. 6, 2021 Natural Capital Valuation: An Incentive To Protect Nature? , Nov. 08, 2021 Sustainable Debt Markets Surge As Social And Transition Financing Take Root , Jan. 27, 2021 Sustainability-Linked Debt Is A New Asset Class, Says Report , Apr. 28, 2021 Report Weighs Greenwashing Fears And Reality In The Global Financial Markets , Aug. 23, 2021 Green Liquidity Moves Mainstream , Jul. 8, 2021 U.S. Jobs - Will The "Big Quit" Transform The Labor Market? , Dec. 01, 2021

Joe Cass hosted CEO of Grayscale Investments, Michael Sonnenshein and Senior Research Fellow at S&P Global Ratings Chuck Mounts on the latest episode of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused on the emerging cryptocurrency markets, institutional investor involvement in the space and debate on how blockchain could fit into traditional finance structures. There was also time for Michael to talk about his rise from Account Executive to CEO at Grayscale, as well as hear Chuck's ‘a-ha’ moment with crypto. Sign-up here to be notified as soon as future episode are published View the series so far here

Joe Cass hosted CEO of Grayscale Investments, Michael Sonnenshein and Senior Research Fellow at S&P Global Ratings Chuck Mounts on the latest episode of Fixed Income in 15. Discussion focused on the emerging cryptocurrency markets, institutional investor involvement in the space and debate on how blockchain could fit into traditional finance structures. There was also time for Michael to talk about his rise from Account Executive to CEO at Grayscale, as well as hear Chuck's ‘a-ha’ moment with crypto. Sign-up here to be notified as soon as future episode are published View the series so far here

In this final episode of 2021, Corinne Bendersky, Michael Ferguson, and Michael Wilkins review key environmental, social, and governance themes of the year. Their conversation covers climate activism and litigation, nature-based solutions, the sustainable finance market boom, transparency and disclosure rules, the labor market, and supply chain issues. Related Reports: Mind The Gap: Pledges At COP26 Give Hope But Significant Shortfall Still Exists , Nov. 18, 2021 Climate Change Litigation: The Case For Better Disclosure And Targets , Oct. 6, 2021 Natural Capital Valuation: An Incentive To Protect Nature? , Nov. 08, 2021 Sustainable Debt Markets Surge As Social And Transition Financing Take Root , Jan. 27, 2021 Sustainability-Linked Debt Is A New Asset Class, Says Report , Apr. 28, 2021 Report Weighs Greenwashing Fears And Reality In The Global Financial Markets , Aug. 23, 2021 Green Liquidity Moves Mainstream , Jul. 8, 2021 U.S. Jobs - Will The "Big Quit" Transform The Labor Market? , Dec. 01, 2021

In the Christmas edition of Root & Branch Nina and Chris discuss the progress the market has made in the last twelve months towards meaningful KPIs in all types of debt deals, and look forward to what might happen next year. Please note that the activities of LCD are independent and separate from S&P Global Ratings. S&P Global Ratings maintains a separation of analytical and commercial activities. As was recently announced, LCD will soon be divested from S&P Global.

In the Christmas edition of Capital Markets View, Taron and Chris discuss the triple record setting year we’ve had, including highest total leveraged loan issuance – and M&A-related loan issuance – since 2007, and highest CLO issuance both pre- and post-2008 crisis, plus a prediction for 2022. Please note that the activities of LCD are independent and separate from S&P Global Ratings. S&P Global Ratings maintains a separation of analytical and commercial activities. As was recently announced, LCD will soon be divested from S&P Global.

In the Christmas edition of Root & Branch Nina and Chris discuss the progress the market has made in the last twelve months towards meaningful KPIs in all types of debt deals, and look forward to what might happen next year. Please note that the activities of LCD are independent and separate from S&P Global Ratings. S&P Global Ratings maintains a separation of analytical and commercial activities. As was recently announced, LCD will soon be divested from S&P Global.

In the Christmas edition of Capital Markets View, Taron and Chris discuss the triple record setting year we’ve had, including highest total leveraged loan issuance – and M&A-related loan issuance – since 2007, and highest CLO issuance both pre- and post-2008 crisis, plus a prediction for 2022. Please note that the activities of LCD are independent and separate from S&P Global Ratings. S&P Global Ratings maintains a separation of analytical and commercial activities. As was recently announced, LCD will soon be divested from S&P Global.