The first half of 2020 structurally transformed the world we live in, with repercussions that will likely take more than a few quarters to come into focus and years to fully comprehend. The global pandemic disrupted lives and livelihoods while rapidly injecting uncertainty into the economic outlook. COVID-19’s impact on credit markets is significant, multifaceted and ongoing. Please join us for this webcast in which Tim O’Hara, BlackRock’s Global Co-Head of Credit, will discuss the impact of COVID-19 and the opportunities BlackRock sees today across credit markets. Topics include:• Historically attractive value in traded credit as spreads remain wide historically with growing dispersion and defaults• Persistent capital needs in direct lending as non-bank lending remains a primary source of funding for middle market companies• Growing special situations and distressed opportunity driven by the increasing size of the below IG market, significant earnings challenges, and looming default waveTicket Fees:Member - ComplimentaryNon-Member - $10.00 + GST
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMMountain Time
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