A successful 15th Annual Private Placement Forum

Introduced by Michael Guarda, Global Head of Primary Credit and Deputy Global Head of Capital Markets Funding, the event brought together nearly 200 leading issuers, investors and partners from across Europe, the UK, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East for panel discussions, market updates and one-on-one meetings.

• Economic Outlook: Valentin Giust, Global Macro Strategist, delivered an insightful macroeconomic analysis of key indicators and emerging market trends, providing valuable context in today's geopolitical and economic landscape.
• Market Overview: Sophie Gucciardo-Lefevre, Head of European Corporate Private Placement, and Toby Croasdell, Head of Corporate, EM, ABS & MTN PP CPP Syndicate, presented comprehensive updates on the Euro PP/USPP and Schuldschein markets, highlighting our continued leadership position and recent developments, followed by an insightful testimony of a recent EuroPP transaction by an issuer and an investor.
• Expert Roundtables: two engaging panel discussions brought together issuers and investors to explore topical issues, including the role of credit ratings in private placements and recent transaction case studies. The depth of expertise and quality of exchanges sparked dynamic discussions throughout the room.

Jean-François Balaÿ, Chief Executive Officer, closed the day by reaffirming Crédit Agricole CIB's commitment to the private placements market and our ambition to remain a trusted partner for mid-sized enterprises and large corporates across Europe.

The rich content and lively interaction between moderators, panellists and attendees created an atmosphere of meaningful dialogue and knowledge sharing. The day concluded with a networking reception, allowing participants to continue their discussions in a more informal setting.