CD Insights

Ratings agencies, like Fitch and Moody's, are a crucial part of the financial infrastructure of capital markets. Although ratings are typically better suited to assessing risk in developed countries, they are becoming an increasingly important part of the financial ecosystem of emerging markets too.In this episode we find out what ratings are and how they are used to enhance the attractiveness of capital structures for borrowers, bond investors and banks. We learn about an innovative project called Tradeclear, which is using ratings to enable financial transactions and investments in developing countries. And we discover the differences between local and international ratings.(01:20) - What are ratings, and why are they so important in enabling financial transactions in developing countries?(07:15) - Innovative ways Frontclear utilises ratings(20:29) - How could ratings be improved?On the line up we have:Philip Buyskes, CEO FrontclearJoost Zuidberg, CEO of Cardano DevelopmentVisit our Insights platform to find out more www.cardanodevelopment.com/insights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For International Women's Day (IWD) the CD insights Podcast will look at the role of gender lens investing to impact SDG5, trends in gender investment, and about how innovative startups are mobilising capital to impact women positively. We'll also take a dive into why female leadership and representation in development finance is crucial. To create equity in the sector, to unlock the potential of businesses led by women, and to boost job creation, economic development and GDP - we need to break the biases that exist. This is the theme of this year's IWD, which we're celebrating in this special edition of the podcast.On the line up we have:Guest host Allie Yu, AVP Risk Management, TCX FundAmit Bouri, CEO, The GIINJanice Kotut and Ingwell Kuil Co Founders, Sustainable Links Femke Smeets, Partner at Total Impact CapitalVisit our Insights platform to find out more www.cardanodevelopment.com/insights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Impact investments are becoming increasingly important, with growing pressure on the financial industry to showcase the positive, real world benefits of their portfolios, especially when it comes to aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). But impact is hard to quantify, and it's not always possible to set concrete targets based on numbers and stats. So in this episode we find out how to get around the limitations of impact frameworks, we look at the short and medium term opportunities for financial markets, and we offer actionable advice on how to ensure the SDGs remain front of mind.On the line up we have: Alice Chapple, Director at Impact Value; and Karin Pasha, Head of Sustainability at Cardano Netherlands. Visit our Insights platform to find out more www.cardanodevelopment.com/insights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Technical Assistance plays a significant role in developing local capital markets. As a versatile development and training tool, TA can mobilise additional sources of finance for the Sustainable Development Goals, by lowering the risks and high transaction costs associated with investments in new, uncertain, or fragile markets. In this episode we learn about the transformational impact of TA programs, hearing success stories from both providers and recipients, we find out how to combat the challenges involved in procuring TA funding, and our guests offer expert advice on setting up a successful TA program. On the line up we have: Fleur Henderson, Senior Project Manager at Cardano Development; Victor Nkiiri, Senior Financial Markets Specialist at FSD Africa; Adaze Uzor Kalu, Senior Vice President of External Relations at FMDQ; Ingrid Hagen, VP of Strategy at Frontclear; and Assefa Sumoro, Senior Capital Markets Advisor at the National Bank of Ethiopia. Visit our Insights platform to find out more www.cardanodevelopment.com/insights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Local currency guarantees are a game-changer - they offer a way of bridging the massive infrastructure funding gap in Sub-Saharan Africa and they put control back in the hands of the local business ecosystem. As the capacity of local markets grows, they are increasingly becoming part of the solution. But there are still barriers that need addressing, like credit risk, high interest rates and investor confidence. In this episode we explore how Cardano Development is teaming up with other industry experts to push through those barriers, transforming the financial markets of frontier economies. On the line up we have: Joost Zuidberg, CEO of Cardano Development; Lasitha Perera, Co-founder and Director of the Development Guarantee Group; Janice Kotut, Managing Director of PIDG InfraSolutions; Maheen Rahman, CEO of InfraZamin; Chinua Azubike, CEO of InfraCredit. Visit our Insights platform to find out more www.cardanodevelopment.com/insights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An introduction to the CD Insights podcast with host Joris van Oppenraij. Discover our latest knowledge, expert analysis and intelligent thinking from our innovative financial market development companies. Through our insights, we share our expertise and learnings in shaping and changing financial markets, with the aim to encourage local currency financing and financial market development in emerging and frontier markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.