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KBRA Releases New Podcast Episode – KBRA’s Globalization Concerns Subside

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) releases a new podcast episode featuring a cross-section of KBRA analysts sharing their views on the issue of globalization. Joan Feldbaum-Vidra, Head of Sovereigns, and panel moderator for this episode, is joined by Ken Egan, Associate Director in Sovereigns, Michael Labuskes, Senior Director in Transportation, and Van Hesser, KBRA’s Chief Strategist.

The analysts discuss recent developments in global trade, COVID-related recovery priorities, and underlying developments that work toward enhancing global connectivity.

“The world is more intertwined than ever, and disentangling the linkages will not be easy—and won’t likely be expedient,” Feldbaum-Vidra said.

The latest episode is available on:

About KBRA

KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the U.S., the EU, and the UK, and is designated to provide structured finance ratings in Canada. KBRA ratings can be used by investors for regulatory capital purposes in multiple jurisdictions.

Contacts

Joan Feldbaum-Vidra
+1 (646) 731-2362
joan.feldbaumvidra@kbra.com

Ken Egan
+353 1 588-1275
ken.egan@kbra.com

Michael Labuskes
+1 (646) 731-3355
michael.labuskes@kbra.com

Van Hesser
+1 (646) 731-2305
van.hesser@kbra.com

Kroll Bond Rating Agency

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Headquarters: New York City, New York
CEO: Jim Nadler
Employees: 400+
Organization: PRI

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Contacts

Joan Feldbaum-Vidra
+1 (646) 731-2362
joan.feldbaumvidra@kbra.com

Ken Egan
+353 1 588-1275
ken.egan@kbra.com

Michael Labuskes
+1 (646) 731-3355
michael.labuskes@kbra.com

Van Hesser
+1 (646) 731-2305
van.hesser@kbra.com

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