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  • [New] Forestry is a key sector for assessing tariff sensitivity, as US lumber tariffs predate the broader trade conflict and provide an early indicator of how trade barriers feed through to credit risk. Credit Benchmark
  • [New] Uncertainties surrounding tariffs continue to weigh on economic activity, particularly in sectors reliant on the United States, with a potential impact on borrower credit risk and direct exposures to sectors such as US real estate. European Central Bank
  • Regulators in the US are already proposing to phase out the use of internal models for credit risk and operational risk. Finance Watch | Making finance serve society
  • Credit risk is effectively zero because every holding carries the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Yahoo Finance
  • The reported share of rejected loan applications has increased for SMEs, driven by developments in Germany, with banks pointing to higher credit risk for smaller firms. European Central Bank
  • Equity and credit risk premia remain near historic lows in most markets including Australia. Reserve Bank of Australia
  • Taking equity risk rather than credit risk With global spreads still tight, we do not think investors are being paid enough to take excessive credit risk as the Middle East conflict may impact growth in various regions. Citi Wealth - Market Insights & Financial Education
  • DUAL UK, the underwriting arm of Howden Group Holdings, has launched a new Credit Risk Insurance solution aimed at helping clients manage the challenges associated with cross-border trade and investment. ReinsuranceNe.ws
  • In a new study by trade credit risk management company, Coface, shows that over the next five years, the Arctic region's commercial potential will remain limited despite changes in navigation conditions due to climate change. Asia Insurance Review
  • Many Uzbek NBFI borrowers have thin credit histories and limited collateral, making credit risk inherently high. KILDE
  • The European Central Bank has announced changes to streamline the supervision of banks' internal models for credit risk, aimed at making the approval process for material model changes faster and more predictable while maintaining prudential safeguards. JD Supra
  • Morgan Stanley stands apart as the most insulated from direct credit risk, consistent with its wealth management-heavy business model. Forbes
  • Credit Risk: With U.S. consumer debt at record levels, Citigroup's massive credit card portfolio is sensitive to any potential spike in unemployment or a downturn in the U.S. economy. FinancialContent
  • We expect positive, carry-based total returns for high yield bonds in 2026 and believe investors are generally being compensated adequately for credit risk amid moderate default expectations, with valuations fair overall. MetLife
  • In a world where economic cycles, technological disruption, and regulatory expectations are in constant flux, robust credit risk management is the difference between resilience and vulnerability. C&R Software
  • LATAM: Credit Risk Trends for 2026 Digital credit growth across Latin America is unlocking new opportunities but also exposing new risk. LexisNexis Risk Solutions
  • EMEA: Credit Risk Trends for 2026 Across EMEA, lenders face new regulatory complexity at the same time as a surge of thin - or no-file credit-seeking consumers. LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Last updated: 18 June 2026



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