Moody's Talks - Focus on Finance

Moody's Investors Service, Ana Arsov, Danielle Reed, Mark Wasden, Bruno Baretta, Donald Robertson

Hosted by Danielle Reed of Moody's Financial Institutions team, Focus on Finance helps you keep on top of developments within the banking, insurance and asset management sectors — from the impact of tech disrupters and cyber risk to the ongoing effects of ESG and lower-for-longer interest rates. Published by Moody's Investors Service..

  1. 07/09/2025

    Credit Risk Transfers a Net Positive for European and US banks, For Now

    Transferring credit risk via these mostly fully collateralized transactions moderately reduces capital needs, though the deals are opaque and there is some concentration risk.   Speakers: Farooq Khan, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Warren Kornfeld, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP-Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings   Related Research:  Banks – United States of America: Credit risk transfer use should remain modest, but investor concentration is high 6 May 2025Banks – Europe: SRTs to support bank capital despite concentration and regulatory scrutiny 6 May 2025

    18 min

  2. 04/09/2025

    Traditional Banks Gear Up for Digital Future

    We talk with Sabih Behzad of Deutsche Bank about how the bank is using blockchain technology and what’s ahead for digital transformation of the broader banking industry.   Speakers: Sabih Behzad, Head of Digital Assets and Currencies Transformation, Deutsche Bank; Cristiano Ventricelli, VP - Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings   Host: Danielle Reed, VP - Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings    Related Research: Digital Economy – Cross Region: Tokenization could boost liquidity for alternative assetsDigital Economy – Cross Region: Digital custodians gain traction, despite risks

    16 min

  3. 03/26/2025

    The Outlook for Banking Systems Amid Trade Tensions, Economic Risks

    Credit conditions are holding steady across most banking systems globally despite the potential for trade disputes to weaken GDP and business investment, hurting borrower health and profitability.    Host: Danielle Reed, VP - Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings    Guests: Effie Tsotsani, VP - Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; David Tao, AVP - Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; C.J. Wong, AVP - Analyst, Moody’s Ratings

    13 min

  4. 02/19/2025

    The Forces Driving Web3 Adoption

    We talk to Animoca Brands about digital innovation, stablecoins, and how collaborations among institutions, companies and regulators are pushing Web3 -- the decentralized internet -- into the mainstream.   Speakers: Evan Auyang, Group President - Animoca Brands; Cristiano Ventricelli - VP - Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP - Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings

    22 min

  5. 02/05/2025

    Banks Brace for Emerging Tech Risks

    We talk to Sandip Wadje of BNP Paribas about the risks of digital technology, and how banks are balancing innovation and digital transformation against their security and compliance needs. Speakers: Sandip Wadje, Managing Director – Global Head of Emerging Technology Risks, BNP Paribas; Lucas Viegas, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings

    19 min

  6. 01/22/2025

    Digital finance growth on tap in 2025; cyber risk will rise in year ahead

    We discuss the outlooks for digital finance and cybersecurity. Tokenization and digital assets will gain traction. Meanwhile, cyberattacks will likely be more frequent and more personalized. Speakers: Cristiano Ventricelli, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Leroy Terrelonge, VP-Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Hosts: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings; Carolyn Henson, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings Related research: Digital Economy – Global: 2025 Outlook – Institutions to edge further into digital finance, focus on risk mitigationCybersecurity – Global: 2025 Outlook - Credit risk set to rise as cyber attackers target larger companies

    18 min

  7. 01/15/2025

    Finance companies will benefit from steady economic activity, easing inflation in 2025

    Solid GDP growth in most markets and low unemployment will support finance companies’ profitability and ease asset risks. Moderating inflation will improve most companies’ ability to issue debt. Speaker: Bruno Baretta, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Host: Michael Porta, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings Related research: Finance Companies — Global: 2025 Outlook – Stable with solid economic activity and easing inflation in most markets

    13 min

  8. 01/08/2025

    Factors behind the stable 2025 outlooks for global life and P&C insurance

    Higher interest rates and a favorable macroeconomic environment are among the factors supporting credit strength for insurers worldwide. Speakers: Vincent Del Gatto, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Will Keen-Tomlinson, VP-Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings Hosts: Danielle Reed, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings; Myles Neligan, VP – Senior Research Writer, Moody’s Ratings Related research: Life Insurance – Global: 2025 Outlook – Stable on largely favorable macroeconomic conditions, strong capitalProperty & Casualty Insurance – Global: 2025 Outlook - changed to stable as price increases offset rising claims costs

    14 min
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Hosted by Danielle Reed of Moody's Financial Institutions team, Focus on Finance helps you keep on top of developments within the banking, insurance and asset management sectors — from the impact of tech disrupters and cyber risk to the ongoing effects of ESG and lower-for-longer interest rates. Published by Moody's Investors Service..

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    Moody's Investors Service, Ana Arsov, Danielle Reed, Mark Wasden, Bruno Baretta, Donald Robertson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    139
  • Rating
    Clean
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