Global debt maturities will rise from nearly $2 trillion in 2024 to a peak of $2.78 trillion in 2026. Faced with continuing higher-for-longer interest rates, even despite potential rate cuts, companies will confront tougher loan covenants than ever before in the next round of refinancing. What is the likely impact of higher interest expense on labor, capital expenditures, and—potentially—earnings? Are there contagion risks across the credit landscape? What new solutions are credit investors devising in their playbooks to stay ahead of their peers?

Moderator

Staci Warden

CEO, Algorand Foundation

Speakers

Steve Brown

Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income, Guggenheim Partners

Jean Hsu

Managing Investment Director, Private Debt, CalPERS

Jeff Meli

Managing Director and Global Head of Research, Barclays

Meghan Neenan

Managing Director, North America Head, Non-Bank Financial Institutions, Fitch Ratings