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Stay Ahead with the Global Expert Briefings!
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 11:00 AM EST
Next Briefing:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 11:00 - 11:45 am EDT | 5:00 – 5:45 pm Central European Summer Time
Global Geopolitical Hotspots and Implications for B2B Trade
Gayle Jacobs, Senior Vice President / Political Risk & Structured Credit, Marsh Specialty
Gayle is based in Southwest Michigan and is a Senior Political Risk and Structured Credit (PR/SC) Advisor. She currently leads the political risk team within the US PR/SC practice. In this role she also supports multinational clients and non-profit organizations with political risk insurance placements. Gayle 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.
Previous Briefing:
Wednesday, July 16 , 2025, 11:00 - 11:45 am EDT | 5:00 – 5:45 pm Central European Summer Time
A Weaker USD and the End of American Exceptionalism?
Kevin Hebner, Global Investment Strategist, Managing Director, TD Epoch
Kevin has 30 years of experience with modeling, risk analysis portfolio construction and risk budgeting. He began his career at Bank of Japan and has held senior positions at JP Morgan, Credit Suisse & UBS. He has his PHD in Financial Economics from Queens University. He has recently been involved in executive thought leader discussions on AI and reinventing globalization.
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| January 15 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| February 19 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| March 19 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| April 16 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| May 21 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| June 18 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| July 16 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| August 20 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| September 17 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| October 15 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| November 19 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
| December 17 | FREE FOR MEMBERS |
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