Name
Geopolitical risk factors: market instability, sector stress and supply chain disruptions
Date & Time
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 1:40 PM - 2:30 PM
Richard Cooper Alice Chong
Description

This session explores how geopolitical uncertainty is reshaping restructuring activity across the Americas. The panel will discuss:

  • Fuel‑price volatility driving distress in airlines, petrochemicals and other sectors
  • Supply‑chain disruption influencing cross‑border filings
  • Renewed investor interest in Venezuela amid shifting US policies
  • How geopolitical shocks create both uncertainty and opportunity for practitioners