Join us as we launch of The Benchmark, a new Moody’s forum for the investment community.
The initiative brings market participants together around the forces shaping markets, investment decisions and risk — combining perspectives from Moody’s with the experience and views of investment professionals and practitioners.
A central aim is to create space for thoughtful exchange and to strengthen both professional and personal networks across the community.
We would be delighted if you could join us and contribute your perspective as the dialogue develops.
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14:00
Registration
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14:15
Welcome remarks
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14:20
Geopolitical tension, conflict in the Middle East and high energy prices. What next for Europe?
Geopolitical tensions have risen markedly since the start of the year, and now, with regional stability at risk in the Middle East, Europe once again faces questions over energy prices and energy security. U.S. geopolitical ambitions are having an impact on global growth and casting doubt on Europe’s economic progress.
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15:00
AI Technology & Transformation
As AI becomes embedded across asset management, firms are reshaping decision‑making, workflows and client engagement. This session explores Moody's AI’s journey, and how AI‑ready data is already changing how clients work – from research and risk to day‑to‑day efficiency and insight.
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15:30
Coffee break
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16:00
CLOs vs. Private Credit: Where is the Relative Value?
As the lines between public and private credit continue to blur, investors are increasingly weighing the relative value between CLOs and private credit strategies. This panel brings together market participants to explore how differences in structure, transparency, liquidity, and underwriting standards are shaping investment decisions.
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16:30
Making Physical Climate Risk Decision Relevant for Asset Managers
Physical climate risk is no longer just a disclosure or reporting exercise. As climate impacts become more uneven and financially material, asset managers need granular, forward‑looking insights to understand where exposures truly lie. This session explores how advanced climate analytics can uncover hidden earnings risk, reveal pockets of vulnerability across portfolios, and identify opportunities for better risk‑adjusted returns in a changing climate.
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17:00
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17:30
Close and drink reception
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Dr. Gaurav Ganguly is Head of International Economics at Moody’s Analytics, where he heads economic research for Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. His research interests include international economics, geopolitics and climate change. Together with his research group, he focuses on the key risks facing the global economy and the ways in which these might manifest. His economic scenarios, forecasts and analysis are used by financial institutions, governments and companies to actively manage risks. He is a well-known public speaker and frequently comments on economic issues across and appears in the media. Based in London, he has taught at various Universities in the UK and held visiting academic positions, including a research fellowship at the Grantham Institute for Climate Change at Imperial College. Gaurav obtained his Master’s degree and a doctorate in Economics from the University of Oxford.
Nicolas Pintart is a seasoned professional with extensive experience across various industries in data and technology. As a Senior Director at Moody’s, he utilizes Generative AI to help clients optimize the value of Moody’s content alongside their own data assets. His research focuses on efficiency improvements, risk management, and business growth, all while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible AI.
Previously, Nicolas was a board member and Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Altares Dun and Bradstreet, where he led the development of solutions that transform raw data into actionable insights. His entrepreneurial background, combined with key roles in banks and at Refinitiv in Paris, London, and New York, has provided him with significant expertise in business development, real-time market data solutions, and reference data and analytics.
Based in Paris, Nicolas is a global thought leader in Generative AI, pioneering approaches that reveal hidden valuable information and offer a holistic view of risks.
Steve Kidd is a seasoned financial professional and the Senior Director and Head of the Europe & Africa Quantitative Solutions Specialists team at Moody's Analytics. With over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, he has become a leading expert in credit modelling and risk management. Prior to joining Moody's Analytics, Steve gained extensive experience in various buy and sell-side roles, honing his skills in quantitative analysis and financial markets.
At Moody's Analytics, Steve has led numerous credit modelling engagements with clients in Europe and Africa. He has worked on diverse use cases, such as asset allocation, risk identification, stress testing, regulatory compliance, strategy development, and governance. Steve's expertise also covers climate risk quantification, and he has been actively involved in developing innovative solutions to help clients manage the impact of climate change on their businesses. Steve Kidd is a highly respected financial professional and a valuable asset to Moody's Analytics, providing trusted advice to clients across Europe and Africa.
Alan is a catastrophe risk and exposure management leader with 22 years’ experience influencing how extreme risk is understood, governed, and acted upon. Most of his career has been spent in global (re)insurance, where he was recently an executive director of the International Society of Catastrophe Managers, leading the development of global professional standards in the industry. He joined Moody's in 2025 to focus on physical climate risk analytics supporting banks, investors, and other non-insurance sectors.
Vincent Gusdorf is an Executive Director in the DeFi and Digital Assets team (DFDA), leading Moody’s blockchain technology research. Before joining the DFDA team, Vincent worked for the Innovation and Data Science team, managing several machine learning projects and defining the innovation roadmap.
Vincent worked as a credit analyst for 16 years and covered investment grade and high-yield corporates. He also contributed to developing Moody’s cyber risk expertise in Europe. Before joining Moody’s, Vincent worked at Standard & Poor’s, Exane BNP Paribas, and Ernst and Young.
Vincent is a CFA charter holder and holds a Master of Finance from Sciences Po Paris and a Master of Law from Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas. He is a self-trained programmer and developed his blockchain and machine learning expertise by completing multiple online data science and cloud certifications. Vincent is also a Certified ScrumMaster and a PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP).