Examining the Impact on Key US Business Sectors through 2024 and Beyond
Date:
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Location:
On-Demand
Duration:
60 minutes
The upcoming US elections are significant for a variety of industries, as the outcome has the potential to bring about significant changes in policies and regulations. Of particular concern are key areas such as energy, technology, and finance, which are highly sensitive to shifts in administration. The election outcome may change the market, investment climate, and consumer confidence. It is important for businesses to understand and prepare for the possible opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Join S&P Global analysts, as we discuss the potential opportunities and challenges of the US elections to key business sectors.
Key considerations for the banking industry, including the impact of changes on M&A trends and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
How state and federal elections could impact the availability of property insurance, scrutiny of insurance investment portfolios and the pace of industry M&A activity.
The influence of state-level elections on energy policies, with a particular emphasis on Governors, State Legislatures, Utility Commissions, and ballot measures.
Anticipated policies surrounding Communications and their potential impact on misinformation, including the use of AI for political advertisements.
Sarah JamesSenior Editor, TMT News, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Sarah has more than a decade of experience writing and editing data-driven, sector-focused content, covering everything from retransmission consent disputes to municipal broadband deployment. Full Bio
Sarah has more than a decade of experience writing and editing data-driven, sector-focused content, covering everything from retransmission consent disputes to municipal broadband deployment. She has moderated various panels at industry events like Mobile World Congress and Streaming Media West, and she continues to produce articles around environmental, social and governance issues. Minimize
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Nathan StovallDirector of FIG Research, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Nathan Stovall is the director of the financial institutions research team for S&P Global Market Intelligence, which is responsible for data-driven news and research focused on banks and insurers. Full Bio
Nathan Stovall is the director of the financial institutions research team for S&P Global Market Intelligence, which is responsible for data-driven news and research focused on banks and insurers. Nathan has 20 years of experience covering the financial institutions sector, with a focus on U.S. banks.
He is the author of the banking blog, Street Talk, and host of the podcast by the same name. His in-depth analysis of the banking industry, including a focus on community banks, can be found on SPGMI's Research & Analysis feature, which includes historical and forward-looking performance figures.
During his tenure, he has regularly covered and participated on the conference circuit as a speaker and moderator of panels and webinars focused on major issues facing banks. He has been quoted in a number of trade publications and the national press, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Financial Times, The Economist and has appeared on CNBC, Yahoo Finance, Fox Business News and NPR's Planet Money.
Nathan holds a Bachelor of Arts degrees from Washington & Lee University, where he majored in business journalism. Minimize
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Tim ZawackiPrincipal Research Analyst, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Tim Zawacki is a principal research analyst covering the U.S. insurance industry for S&P Global Market Intelligence. Full Bio
Tim Zawacki is a principal research analyst covering the U.S. insurance industry for S&P Global Market Intelligence. He has covered the insurance industry in various capacities since joining SNL Financial in 1999. Based in Charlottesville, VA, Timauthors the annual US P&C Market Report,US Life and Annuity Market Report and various other thought leadership providing historical context and forward-looking outlooks regarding key industry trends and developments at the line of business level. Tim hasalso published numerous articles and research on M&A activity in the property and casualty and life and health insurance sectors, focused on trends in the underwriting and distribution sides of the business. He is a 1999 graduate of the University of Virginia.
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Stefan ModrichTech Policy Reporter, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Stefan is a Washington, D.C.-based technology policy reporter at S&P Global Market Intelligence. Full Bio
Stefan is a Washington, D.C.-based technology policy reporter at S&P Global Market Intelligence. He previously covered environmental and chemical regulations for 3E and is an alumnus of Arizona State University and the University of Zagreb, Croatia. Minimize
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Lilian FedericoResearch Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights
Ms. Federico has been following the power and gas utility sector for more than 30 years, and the water sector for the last three years at Regulatory Research Associates, which is now an offering of S&P Global Market Intelligence. Full Bio
Ms. Federico has been following the power and gas utility sector for more than 30 years, and the water sector for the last three years at Regulatory Research Associates, which is now an offering of S&P Global Market Intelligence.
During her 30-year tenure, she has participated in RRA's Regulatory Focus research offering, and at different times, has had responsibility for the firm's coverage of more than 20 state regulatory jurisdictions, including Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. She has also participated extensively in the firm’s production of topical special reports on various industry and regulatory issues and contributed meaningfully to the firm’s Financial Focus equity research effort. She spearheaded RRA’s content expansions into Federal regulation of electric transmission and gas pipeline sectors, as well as state-level coverage of the water sector.
She is a 1987 graduate of Drew University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology/Business Management. She joined Regulatory Research Associates, then a stand-alone independent research firm, immediately upon her graduation from Drew. While employed by RRA, she was awarded an MBA in Financial Management from Pace University in 1992. RRA was acquired by SNL Financial in 2005, and became part of SNL Energy. In addition to myriad research responsibilities, Ms. Federico was part of the transition and integration into SNL, as a Senior Vice President of RRA. Ms. Federico was promoted to RRA President in 2011. Upon the acquisition of SNL by McGraw Hill Financial, later renamed S&P Global, her title was changed to Research Director for S&P Global Market Intelligence. Minimize
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