Middle East Conflict: GCC and APAC Impact
March 19, 2026
ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ research team breaks down what escalating geopolitical risk means for credit analysts, from energy supply disruptions to knock‑on effects across sovereigns, banks, and corporates. With the Strait of Hormuz in focus, we examine how oil price shocks, inflation pressure, and policy responses are feeding through to spreads, funding conditions, and relative value.
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Speakers:
Pramod Shenoi, Head of Asia-Pacific Research, Head of Financials at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
Regis Chatellier, Head of EM Sovereign Strategy at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
Lakshmanan R, CFA, FRM, Head of South & Southeast Asia Corporates at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
Pius Xue, CFA, Senior Analyst at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
Zerlina Zeng, CFA, Head of APAC Credit Strategy at ÌÇÐÄÊÓÆµ
Timestamps:
– Introduction
– Strait of Hormuz & GCC Impact
– APAC Financial Institutions Analysis
– GCC Corporate Sector Overview
– East Asia Energy Dependencies
– Australia & Japan Corporate Impact
– Audience Q&A
– Closing Remarks
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