Join us to take the local view of global credit markets and gain unique insights into defaults in this virtual event covering the region.
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Agenda11.00EST
Discussions will cover:
- Interest Rates: If the Fed and ECB are signalling rate cuts, why does Moody’s expect higher-for-longer rates and what does it mean for credit markets?
- Geopolitics and politics: With hot spots around the world and many elections in 2024, what credit relevant policies are at stake?
- Non-financial companies: How will companies fare through higher interest rates and slower economic growth, and what does it mean for default trends?
- Private credit: Will it continue to grow and disrupt the leveraged finance market? How is the banking strains influencing this growth?
- Banks, non-banks and regulation: In light of the negative outlook, what are banks doing to preserve capital and restore profitability amidst increased regulatory scrutiny?
- Digital finance and cyber risks: How will new technologies challenge existing business strategies and revenue models?
12.00ESTEvent Close
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SpeakersAnne Van Praagh Global Head of Corporate Finance Moody’s Ratings
Paloma San Valentin Managing Director, Head of North America Corporate Finance Moody’s Ratings
Jill Cetina Associate Managing Director, Financial Institutions Group Moody's Ratings
Credit Trends – North America will explore Moody’s key 2024 credit themes and interpret what they mean for the region.
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Jill Cetina is an Associate Managing Director for U.S. banks and government sponsored enterprises in North American FIG. Prior to joining Moody’s in 2022, Jill held a senior position at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and has previously worked U.S Treasury, Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Office of Financial Research.
Jill earned a BA from Grinnell College and a Master of Public Affairs from Princeton University. She is a CFA charterholder and has published journal articles on a range of banking topics, including stress testing, liquidity management, capital standards, and repo markets.
Paloma San Valentin is Head of the Corporate Finance Group (CFG) in North America for Moody’s Ratings, based in New York, overseeing the development of rating opinions and research on corporates in the region. Paloma previously served as Co-Head for US and Americas CFG. From 2010 to 2014, she was a Managing Director in CFG in London, where she was in charge of the analytical teams covering a diverse portfolio of mostly consumer-facing industries including telecom, media, airlines, food processors, real estate, packaged goods, or business services. Paloma joined Moody’s in the summer of 2008, bringing 15 years of international corporate credit and banking experience. Prior to joining Moody’s, Paloma was Country Credit Risk Officer for Bank of America in Spain and responsible for the bank’s Iberian corporate credit portfolio and French general industrial clients. During her career, Paloma also spent three years at Credit Suisse, in different credit risk and investment banking capacities. Ms. San Valentin holds an MBA from Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa (IESE), Barcelona, Spain, and a BA in Business and Economics from the Free University of Brussels, Belgium.
Anne Van Praagh serves as Global Head of the Corporate Finance Group (CFG) for Moody's Ratings, overseeing credit ratings, research, and market engagement on corporates across the globe. She transitioned to this role from Global Head of Public, Project & Infrastructure Finance (PPIF).
Anne brings extensive leadership experience in Ratings & Research, including roles as Global Head of Sovereign Ratings (2021–2022) and Head of MIS Research (2019–2022), where she drove content and engagement strategy for 20,000 annual research publications. In 2016, she launched the Credit Strategy & Standards Group (CSS), setting Moody’s macroeconomic “house views” and coordinating the firm’s credit response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
She has led global teams with a focus on analytical rigor and digital transformation through AI and advanced analytics. As Global Head of PPIF, Anne directed major rating actions on high-profile sovereigns and related ratings, ensuring robust analytics and operational excellence.
Anne also serves on the MIS Inc. Board of Directors. Previously, she spent three years as Vice President in Morgan Stanley’s public finance investment banking team, advising on $25 billion in financings.
Anne holds a Master’s degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and a Bachelor’s degree from George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. She is married with two daughters
Anne Van Praagh serves as Global Head of the Corporate Finance Group (CFG) for Moody's Ratings, overseeing credit ratings, research, and market engagement on corporates across the globe. She transitioned to this role from Global Head of Public, Project & Infrastructure Finance (PPIF).
Anne brings extensive leadership experience in Ratings & Research, including roles as Global Head of Sovereign Ratings (2021–2022) and Head of MIS Research (2019–2022), where she drove content and engagement strategy for 20,000 annual research publications. In 2016, she launched the Credit Strategy & Standards Group (CSS), setting Moody’s macroeconomic “house views” and coordinating the firm’s credit response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
She has led global teams with a focus on analytical rigor and digital transformation through AI and advanced analytics. As Global Head of PPIF, Anne directed major rating actions on high-profile sovereigns and related ratings, ensuring robust analytics and operational excellence.
Anne also serves on the MIS Inc. Board of Directors. Previously, she spent three years as Vice President in Morgan Stanley’s public finance investment banking team, advising on $25 billion in financings.
Anne holds a Master’s degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and a Bachelor’s degree from George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. She is married with two daughters
Paloma San Valentin is Head of the Corporate Finance Group (CFG) in North America for Moody’s Ratings, based in New York, overseeing the development of rating opinions and research on corporates in the region. Paloma previously served as Co-Head for US and Americas CFG. From 2010 to 2014, she was a Managing Director in CFG in London, where she was in charge of the analytical teams covering a diverse portfolio of mostly consumer-facing industries including telecom, media, airlines, food processors, real estate, packaged goods, or business services. Paloma joined Moody’s in the summer of 2008, bringing 15 years of international corporate credit and banking experience. Prior to joining Moody’s, Paloma was Country Credit Risk Officer for Bank of America in Spain and responsible for the bank’s Iberian corporate credit portfolio and French general industrial clients. During her career, Paloma also spent three years at Credit Suisse, in different credit risk and investment banking capacities. Ms. San Valentin holds an MBA from Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa (IESE), Barcelona, Spain, and a BA in Business and Economics from the Free University of Brussels, Belgium.
Jill Cetina is an Associate Managing Director for U.S. banks and government sponsored enterprises in North American FIG. Prior to joining Moody’s in 2022, Jill held a senior position at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and has previously worked U.S Treasury, Federal Reserve Board, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Office of Financial Research.
Jill earned a BA from Grinnell College and a Master of Public Affairs from Princeton University. She is a CFA charterholder and has published journal articles on a range of banking topics, including stress testing, liquidity management, capital standards, and repo markets.