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‘Markets are rewarding #Meloni for resisting French temptation.’ With Italy’s #borrowingcosts at the lowest they have been for two years – “a key gauge of market confidence in the country” – KBRA’s Ken Egan, a Senior Director on our #Sovereigns team, noted to POLITICO Europe recently that “some of Italy’s underappreciated fundamentals — such as its resilience to energy shocks, its low corporate and household debt, and its highly #liquidbondmarket — are being reflected to a greater extent, even if expectations of growth remain low.” Adding, “'there’s probably more strength in Italy than the market sometimes gives credit for, and maybe some of these factors are being reflected in the narrowing spread between the two sovereigns.'” Access our ratings and research today on www.kbra.com or read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ey-p766Z

KBRA’s Doug Kilcommons is a speaker on the U.S. Capital Market #Airport Sector Update Part 2 (#RatingAgency Roundtable) panel at the AAAE/Unison CIP Planning and Finance Workshop on December 10 in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Over the past 15 years, this workshop has brought together #aviation industry professionals to share their experiences and insights on effective planning and #financing of airport capital improvement projects in a continually evolving business environment. To learn more information about the #conference, visit https://aaae.org/cip

In case you missed it, KBRA released its Business Development Company Ratings Compendium, which looks at results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. This quarter, KBRA reviewed the #financialperformance of our rated #BDCs in a landscape characterized by ongoing competitive pressures, increasing payment-in-kind (PIK) optionality, declining but still high base interest rates, and the potential for distribution/common dividend cuts. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dDTi7mUH | #financialinstitutions #insightfulresearch #financeindustry

Dallas ISD just earned a AAA Bond Rating from Kroll Bond Rating Agency! This is the highest bond rating a school district can achieve. Proud to be part of a district that has been fiscally responsible with taxpayer dollars. This doesn't happen overnight so kuddo's to our school board for their strong financial policies and to our district leadership, past and present, for the responsible financial management of the district. This hard work has been recognized by the rating agency. We are Dallas ISD!!!!

KBRA released its Business Development Company Ratings Compendium, which looks at results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. This quarter, KBRA reviewed the #financialperformance of our rated #BDCs in a landscape characterized by ongoing competitive pressures, increasing payment-in-kind (PIK) optionality, declining but still high base interest rates, and the potential for distribution/common dividend cuts. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dDTi7mUH | #financialinstitutions #insightfulresearch #financeindustry

KBRA released its U.S. #EquipmentLoan & Lease #ABS Indices: November 2024, providing monthly #credittrends across #securitizedloan and lease pools. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eeQYfA-K | #inisghtfulresearch

KBRA’s Alan G., Managing Director of ABS Commercial, spoke at the 2024 Annual Goldman Sachs #Aircraft Leasing Conference in New York earlier this week. To view other upcoming events where KBRA analysts will be speaking, visit: https://lnkd.in/eJsJhUfY | #assestbacked #abscommercial #financilaindustry

KBRA released its U.S. Marketplace #ConsumerLoan #ABS Indices: November 2024, providing monthly #credittrends across securitized loan pools. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eQEYybku | #insightfulresearch

This week, members of the #StructuredCredit and and #ABS teams represented KBRA at Opal Group's CLO Summit and ABS Summit 2024 in Dana Point, CA. Speakers Jack Kahan, Chris Baffa, and Alan G. took the stage to share their expertise throughout both conferences. To see other upcoming conferences that KBRA will be attending, please visit https://lnkd.in/eJsJhUfY | #kbraconferences #kbraevents #financialindustry

KBRA returns to Bank Director’s Acquire or Be Acquired Conference on January 26-28. KBRA’s Chief Strategist Van Hesser will be speaking on The Bond Market’s View of Community Banks panel. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/exbfUfmf | #banks #financeindustry #communitybanks #financialmarket