ARC Risk Group
Oliver Howard is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the finance and ratings sectors. Currently serving as Group Chief Executive Officer at ARC Risk Group since April 2024 and Chief Executive Officer at ARC Ratings since February 2021, Oliver has previously held significant roles including Investment Director at Qbera Capital LLP and various leadership positions at Absa Group and Barclays. Oliver's comprehensive background includes expertise in debt finance across multiple regions, particularly Africa and India. Oliver holds a BA in English Language & Literature from King's College London, earned between 2000 and 2003.
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ARC Risk Group
Based in the heart of Canary Wharf, London, ARC Risk Group operates globally through its two primary divisions: ARC Ratings and ARC Analytics. ARC Ratings serves as a Pan-European credit rating agency, headquartered in London and Lisbon, with strategically positioned staff members worldwide. Our UK entity, ARC Ratings (UK) Ltd, and European company, ARC Ratings S.A., hold recognition as External Credit Assessment Institutions (ECAIs) from the European Banking Authority, placing us on par with established CRAs. Additionally, both our UK and European businesses are registered with regulatory authorities such as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). ARC Ratings has rated transactions in over 30 countries worldwide with a value of over €100bn. ARC Analytics offers an array of analytical tools, data, and insights to aid market participants in risk analysis across diverse asset classes. We are committed to fostering seamless collaboration within the finance community, offering most of our products without barriers behind paywalls. This commitment ensures equitable access for all market participants and investors, reflecting our dedication to transparency and support across the financial landscape.