Zurich Banking and Insurance Briefing 2022

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IN-PERSON EVENT

Widder Hotel, Zunft Stube

Rennweg 7, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Key focus areas

  • INFLATION: Navigating higher inflation, tighter monetary policy and debt affordability
  • NET ZERO: Reaching sustainability targets amidst evolving regulatory guidance
  • INSURANCE: Swiss insurers in the current envrionment

Agenda

08:30 - 09:00
CEST

Registration & networking 

09:05 - 09:45
CEST

INFLATION

Navigating higher inflation, tighter monetary policy and risk of recession

  • How does Moody’s expect the macro environment to evolve with a focus on growth, inflation and rates?
  • What are the key downside risks for Switzerland?
  • What is the outlook on asset quality for corporates and households considering inflationary shock and rising interest rates?
  • Is the Aaa rating of Swiss Pfandbriefe at risk?
09:45 - 10:25
CEST

NET ZERO AND SUSTAINABLE INVESTING

What are the challenges for Swiss asset and wealth managers to meet sustainability targets in an evolving landscape? 

  • How will sustainability aspects develop in the financial system and what are the key impediments to implementation?
  • How can banks ensure they support national sustainable finance strategies and foster product conformity?
  • Will this affect the way the asset / wealth management industry behaves and how can it avoid greenwashing?
10:25 - 10:55
CEST

Coffee break & networking

10:55 - 11:55
CEST

INSURANCE

Swiss insurers in the current environment 

  • How will a potential recession impact new business for Swiss insurers?
  • What is the impact of inflation on P&C and life earnings?
  • Impact of rising inflation and interest rates on insurers’ capital adequacy

Global reinsurance outlook 2023 

  • Supply and demand in the sector and impact on pricing
  • Loss cost trends driven by claims inflation and climate change
  • Earnings and capital adequacy outlook
12:00
CEST

Light refreshments & networking

12:30
CEST

End of event

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Marie-Laure Schaufelberger Head of Group ESG and Stewardship Pictet Group Bio
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Jens Schmidt-Bürgel Managing Director, Regional Head EU Moody's Investors Service Bio
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Michael Rohr Senior Vice President, European Banks Moody's Investors Service Bio
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Julia Haake Managing Director - Market Strategy Moody's ESG Solutions Bio
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Swen Metzler Vice President – Senior Credit Officer, Financial Institutions Moody's Ratings Bio
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Alexandra Aspioti Vice President - Senior Analyst, Financial Institutions Group Moody's Investors Service Bio
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Alexander Zeidler Vice President - Senior Credit Officer, Structured Finance Moody's Investors Service Bio
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Steffen Dyck Senior Vice President, Sovereign Risk Moody's Ratings Bio
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Christian Badorff Vice President - Senior Credit Officer, EMEA Insurance Moody's Ratings Bio


Event Details:

Venue Name: Widder Hotel

Address: Rennweg 7, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland


Date: October 19, 2022

Time: 09:00 - 12:30 CEST