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A 4-day expert practical workshop designed to equip delegates with the skills to analyse and mitigate country risk, including:
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How debt market participants measure and price country risk
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Understand the circumstances and factors that drive country defaults
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Identify the key factors behind geo-political risk
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Compare the risk analysis of emerging countries with that of developed markets
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Why banking and financial systems are an essential ingredient in the analysis
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Assessing the risks in sub-sovereign counterparties and borrowers
- New developments in the ‘sovereign ceiling’ concept
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With special reference to emerging and developing markets, this practical training course examines sophisticated risk assessment and analytical techniques used by leading market analysts, including the rating agencies.
These include a structured methodology for assessing the strength/weakness of a country's financial system, as well as techniques to factor in new risks linked to the changing role of the IMF and other multinational agencies. Delegates will examine in detail the different analytical techniques used for emerging markets and developed countries, in particular with regard to anticipating changes in credit profile of countries, also as assessed by other market participants including the international rating agencies.
The use of data sources will be discussed, as will the use of quantitative modelling techniques for risk and portfolio management..
The course is designed for professionals in financial and corporate institutions who need to better understand the risks and opportunities of operating and investing in emerging markets. Case studies will be drawn from Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Asia, and selected comparisons made with industrialised countries.
Centrally located hotel in Paris, Paris, France
This programme takes place on a non-residential basis at a hotel in central Paris. Non-residential course fees include training facilities, documentation, lunches and refreshments for the duration of the programme. Delegates are responsible for arranging their own accommodation, however, a list of convenient hotels (many at specially negotiated rates) is available upon registration.
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Nicholas Krasno
Nicholas Krasno has over thirty years experience in the financial and banking world. Prior to his career with Moody’s his specialisations in the corporate governance field included corporate governance advisory for companies, governance reviews and assessments and training for management and directors. He also advises on: strategic development; risk analysis and metrics; credit portfolio and capital management for banks and financial institutions including Basel II compliance; the development of securitisation and capital markets; prudential bank supervision and regulation, credit rating agency development and regulation.
Interested in holding this course in-house? Please fill out your details and a member of our team will be in touch with more information.
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