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S&P Global Ratings invite you to attend our inaugural Global Emerging Markets Virtual Conference on Thursday, July 1, 2021, sharing credit views of three sub-regions of Asia, EMEA, and Latin America.

This complimentary conference will feature special guest speakers and focused presentations from our senior rating analysts and sector specialists, where they will share their views on emerging macroeconomic, financial-market and sectoral vulnerabilities, along with opportunities and risks for key emerging markets.

Time:
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EDT
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. BST
2​​​:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CEST

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Conference Agenda:

*Time reflected in British Summer Time (BST)

13:00 Opening Remarks
Jose Perez-Gorozpe, Head of Credit Research, Emerging Markets, S&P Global Ratings

13:05 The Uneven COVID Recovery And The Risk For Emerging Markets
Paul Gruenwald, Global Chief Economist, S&P Global Ratings

13:25 Keynote Address

13:45 Break

13:50 Stream A: Emerging Markets Sovereigns - A Bumpy Road To Recovery
Moderator: Roberto Sifon-Arevalo, Head of Ratings Analytics & Research, Sovereign & IPF Ratings, S&P Global Ratings

Stream B: Commodity Prices, Pandemic And Liquidity - Where Are Emerging Markets Banks Headed To?
Moderator: Mohamed Damak, Global Head of Islamic Finance, S&P Global Ratings

14:50 Break

15:00 Stream C: Corporate Credit Ratings In The Context Of Commodity Price Volatility And The Global Energy Transition
Moderator: Pierre Gautier, Analytical Manager, EMEA Commodities & Middle East Corporates

Stream D: ESG - A New Window Of Opportunities For Emerging Markets
Moderator: Jesus Palacios, Lead Analyst, Sustainable Finance, S&P Global Ratings

16:00 Central Banks Panel Discussion: Monetary Policy Challenges For Emerging Markets
Moderator: Roberto Sifon-Arevalo, Head of Ratings Analytics & Research, Sovereign & IPF Ratings, S&P Global Ratings

17:00 Closing Remarks
Jose Perez-Gorozpe, Head of Credit Research, Emerging Markets, S&P Global Ratings

This agenda is subject to change, with some speakers participating during a live session and others pre-recorded, available for you to access slightly ahead of the live sessions.

We look forward to you joining us virtually, on Thursday, July 1, 2021