Moody’s Baltic Banking and Covered Bonds Briefing

Explore recent developments in the banking sector, its funding patterns and implications for credit risk

In-PERSON EVENT | Riga, Latvia | Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel

Agenda

13:30
EET

Registration and Networking

14:05
EET

Macro and monetary policy considerations for Latvia, the Baltics and the eurozone

  • Macro views of the eurozone versus the Baltics and Latvia in particular
  • Monetary policy aspects for banks in the eurozone, the Baltics and Latvia
14:45
EET

Baltics credit profile strengthening as the banking market matures, though risks remain

  • Asset risks are stabilizing, with moderating growth and low levels of non-performing loans, funding diversity is improving
  • Balanced against uncertain tax regime and regional geopolitical tensions
  •  Comparing Baltics versus other EU markets
15:15
EET

Rationale for CB funding, a look at peer markets

  • Considerations of issuers, investors re CBs (e.g. historical CBs vs SUR patterns)
  • Peers (maximum achievable ratings) and potential differences in Latvia
15:45
EET

Panel Discussion: Trends in Latvia and the Baltics - housing, mortgages and banks funding

  • Trends in housing and mortgage markets
  • Observation on existing Baltic issuers’ funding
  • Latvia versus comparable markets like Estonia, Iceland, Slovakia
  • Rating trends and rating resilience
16:30 - 17:30
EET

Drinks Reception

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Mārtiņš Kazāks Governor Latvijas Banka Bio
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Rada Tomova Associate Director, Capital and Financial Markets Development (CFMD) team EBRD Bio
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Richard Kemmish Independent Covered Bond Consultant Richard Kemmish Consulting Ltd. Bio
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Ainars Balcers Head of Mortgage Lending Support, Co-chair of Lending Committee Swedbank Baltics AS, Finance Latvia Association Bio
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Piotr Janczak General Manager - Poland, Head of Relationship Management - CEE & CIS Moody's Ratings Bio
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Simon Ainsworth Associate Managing Director, Financial Institutions Moody's Ratings Bio
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Tom Ogden Analyst, Financial Institutions Moody's Ratings Bio
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Stanislav Nastassine Vice President - Senior Analyst, Structured Finance Moody's Ratings Bio
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Alexander Zeidler Vice President - Senior Credit Officer, Structured Finance Moody's Ratings Bio


Venue Details:

Venue Name: Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel

Address: Elizabetes iela 55, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvia


If you have any questions about the event, please contact Nina Zhukovskaya at Nina.Zhukovskaya@moodys.com.