The landscape of sovereign debt is evolving rapidly, shaped by historical precedents, macroeconomic shifts, and geopolitical developments. As nations grapple with unprecedented debt levels, financial institutions, policymakers, and investors must navigate a complex web of risks, opportunities, and long-term implications. This SFI Roundup features insights from academic and practitioner experts on the complexities of sovereign debt. From the historical foundations of sovereign borrowing to the contemporary challenges of debt sustainability, contributors explore critical themes such as debt restructuring, market liquidity, and the role of sovereign wealth funds. The discussion extends to the impact of inflation, central bank policies, and the increasing role of private creditors in shaping debt negotiations.
 
The most recent SFI Roundup offers practical and research insights into this topic from Dr. Juerg Adamek, Deputy Head of International Financial Institutions at the State Secretariat for International Finance—SIF; SFI Prof. Michel Habib, UZH; Frederick Mellors, Co-head of Cross Asset and Head of Fixed Income Strategies at UBS's Chief Investment Office of Wealth Management; SFI Prof. Andreas Müller, UNIBAS; and SFI Prof. Steven Ongena, UZH.

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