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Experience a broad spectrum of learning opportunities with our enhanced monthly Global Expert Briefing series! FCIB is widening the scope by featuring experts who will delve into a variety of topics shaping global credit landscapes. As an exclusive benefit of your FCIB membership, you’ll receive access to member-only briefings, offering detailed updates on crucial issues such as currency dynamics, trade complexities, and country-specific risks. These sessions are your gateway to staying well-informed about industry trends and emerging challenges. Don’t miss the chance to expand your knowledge and stay ahead in the dynamic world of global credit.
The third Wednesday of each month at 11:30 AM EST | 5:30 PM CET
Upcoming Briefing:
WEDNESDAY, April 15th, 2026 at 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST | 5:30 PM Central European Time
Navigating Geopolitical Disruption in 2026: Risks, Sectors, and Strategies
So far in 2026 we have already seen tremendous upheaval and geopolitical disruption – from regime changes to supply chains, there is a lot to keep on top of. Join us for an update regarding the latest political risk developments that could impact your customers and suppliers. We will also look at the most affected sectors in global trade and discuss considerations and helpful tools looking ahead.
Gayle Jacobs – Senior Vice President and US Political Risk Leader
Current Responsibilities
Gayle is based in Southwest Michigan and is a Senior Client Advisor. She currently leads the political risk team within the Credit Specialties Corporate practice. In this role she also supports multinational clients as well as non-profit organizations in mitigating emerging market risk.
Experience
Gayle Jacobs joined Marsh in 2019 following Marsh’s acquisition of JLT. She has been a broker of Political Risk Insurance since 2007. Prior to working in the insurance industry, Gayle served as an Intelligence Officer for the Defense Intelligence Agency (US Department of Defense) in Washington D.C. and worked for the Foreign Commercial Service at the US Embassy in Paris.
Education
- Graduate Study Programme at the United Nations (Geneva, Switzerland)
- MBA in International Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management (Glendale, Arizona and Archamps, France)
- BA in French and International Relations from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)
Previous Briefing:
WEDNESDAY, March 18th, 2026 at 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM EST | 5:30 PM Central European Time
The Dollar is Our Currency, but It’s Your Problem: Rebalancing Requires a Much Weaker USD
The current push for a weaker U.S. dollar mirrors earlier periods of major currency realignment in 1971 and 1985. After rising roughly 30% since 2010, the dollar now appears significantly overvalued, even as the United States continues to run a large and unsustainable trade deficit. As in past eras, a transformational president is signaling that a weaker currency may be necessary to support economic rebalancing. Yet this approach carries meaningful risks that deserve careful consideration.
Please join us for what promises to be an informative and engaging discussion.
Please join us for what promises to be an informative and engaging discussion.
Kevin Hebner, PhD – Global Investment Strategist, TD Epoch
Kevin Hebner is a global investment strategist. Prior to joining Epoch Investment Partners, Inc. (TD Epoch) in 2016, Kevin served as FX strategist at J.P. Morgan Securities. Before J.P. Morgan, Kevin worked as a global investment strategist at Third Wave Global Investors and Credit Suisse Asset Management. Prior to Credit Suisse, Kevin worked at UBS Securities as Japan Equity Strategist and the Bank of Japan. Kevin earned a BA in Economics from the University of Toronto and a PhD in Financial Economics from Queen’s University.
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| January 21 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| February 18 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| March 18 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| April 15 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| May 20 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| June 17 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| July 15 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| August 19 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| September 16 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| October 21 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| November 18 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| December 16 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
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