Public finances, policy and politics: the implication for debt sustainability in 2025
This panel discussion, organised by OMFIF in partnership with Fitch Ratings, explores the key sovereign credit rating trends in 2025.
It outlines the outlook for public finances in advanced and emerging market economies and the impact of policy and politics on sovereign debt trajectories.
For more information you can access Fitch’s Global Credit Outlook 2025 report.
Speakers
James Longsdon
Global Group Head of Sovereign and Supranational Ratings
Fitch Ratings
James Longsdon
Global Group Head of Sovereign and Supranational Ratings
Fitch Ratings
Ernie Tedeschi
Chief Economist
White House Council of Economic Advisors (2023-24)
Ernie Tedeschi
Chief Economist
White House Council of Economic Advisors (2023-24)
Vera Songwe
Founder and Chair
Liquidity and Sustainability Facility
Vera Songwe
Founder and Chair
Liquidity and Sustainability Facility
Thomas Reithinger
Fixed Income Portfolio Manager
Capital Group
Thomas Reithinger
Fixed Income Portfolio Manager
Capital Group
Alexander Plekhanov
Director for Transition Impact and Global Economics
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Alexander Plekhanov
Director for Transition Impact and Global Economics
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Timings
14:00 – 14:05: Opening remarks from OMFIF
14:05 – 14:15: Fitch presentation
14:15 – 15:15: Panel discussion
15:15 – 15:25: Q&A
15:25 – 15:30: Closing remarks