Sometimes when conducting counterparty risk analysis, it is very easy to overly focus on the micro, the background of the principals, their track record of performance, for example, rather than the global politico-economic situation in which the target operates.

In a global economy that’s being transformed by data, it’s not the players with the most intel that will prosper most but those who best know what to do with it. As a case in point, shipping has long generated an incredible trove of data vital to the global trade of goods. But it’s lacked the expertise in making sense of that knowledge.

Our forums are a crucial aspect of our service to clients. Infospectrum’s annual Counterparty Credit Risk Forum in Singapore was a great success, and we look forward to welcoming attendees to our next event in London in September.