Better Employer, Better Investment? How the 100 Best Companies Stack Up
Rapid growth in ESG investment suggests confidence in the profitability of green, social, and sustainable business – and new research from Credit Benchmark indicates that forward-thinking companies are also a better credit risk. This analysis compares the credit risk of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies against top UK and US firms.
Credit Case Study: 5G and Satellite Internet
The post-Covid economy will be increasingly dependent on telecoms to keep its supply chains running. Telecoms firms have been investing heavily in 5G but the rise of satellite internet may provide competition for established providers. This report analyses the credit position and recent trends for some key 5G firms.
US Auto Sector Challenges Are Diminishing: April 2021
To download the April 2021 Auto Aggregate PDF, click here. After a long period of trouble, the US auto sector may be nearing an on-ramp. Risk remains elevated but is not getting worse. The US consumer may be itching to get moving after a long bought of cabin fever; they are certainly in a strong […]
A Brighter Outlook for the Energy Sector: April 2021
Default risk for US Large Oil & Gas firms remains far higher than default risk for comparative UK and EU firms.
Navigating the Uncharted Waters of Post-COVID Trade Credit Risk
Global supply chains were showing signs of strain pre-COVID and now that the world economy is in the process of a full-scale restructuring, the credit implications are wide-ranging and long-term. This whitepaper details some factors reshaping supply chains and presents single company case studies using a combination of Bloomberg supply chain data and Credit Consensus Ratings (“CCRs”).
April Credit Consensus Indicators (CCIs) – UK, EU and US Industrials
Credit Benchmark have released the April Credit Consensus Indicators (CCIs). US Industrial companies continue to improve in credit quality, while UK firms are edging closer to positive territory. The same can’t be said for EU firms, which moved in the opposite direction in the latest update.
Pension Funds: Does Fund Risk Increase with Lower Rated Sponsors?
Pension provision is changing globally, moving the risk from the sponsoring company to the saver. Public bodies and private firms that still hold significant pension deficits are under increasing scrutiny – what happens if the sponsor runs into financial trouble? This report examines the correlation between sponsor risk and fund risk.
US Retail Sector Credit Risk Shows Continued Stability: April 2021
To download the April 2021 Retail Aggregate PDF, click here. US Retail has remained relatively stable, according to Credit Benchmark consensus data. Unlike other sectors whose default risk seems to be trending ever upward, US retail has seen its aggregate default risk level off in recent months. It remains lower than default risk for UK […]
April 2021 Financial Counterpart Monitor
The Financial Counterpart Monitor from Credit Benchmark provides a unique analysis of the changing creditworthiness of financial institutions. The report, which covers banks, intermediaries, buy-side managers, and buy-side owners, summarizes the changes in credit consensus of each group as well as their current credit distribution and count of entities that have migrated from Investment Grade […]
April 2021 Industry Monitor
Download the April Industry Monitor infographic below. Credit Benchmark have released the end-month industry update for end-March, based on the final and complete set of the contributed credit risk estimates from 40+ global financial institutions. In the update, you will find: Credit Benchmark will continue to provide regular reports on these migration rates. If you […]
