First held onsite/streamed live on Wednesday, 27 April 2022
etc.venues St Paul's, 200 Aldersgate, St. Pauls, London EC1A 4HD
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Whilst lending to developing markets has never been without its challenges, the last two years have demonstrated that many of the biggest shocks are external ones. That said, whilst recent events have not emanated from developing markets themselves, their impact is likely to be greatest in those regions and economies in which investment is traditionally always more cautious. However, those who are able to accurately risk assess, navigate and circumvent the challenges are likely to reap the rewards of doing so, assuming they also have the necessary understanding of the political, legal and economic environment in which they are seeking to do business.
This was the LMA's 8th Developing Markets Conference and is viewed by our members as the go-to-event covering this region. We were delighted to hold this event physically in London once more at etc. Venues St Paul's, but also stream it online to our members around the world who were not able to travel.
The agenda ran as plenary throughout the day covering CEE/CIS, Turkey, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Duration: First held onsite/streamed live on Wednesday, 27 April 2022
Location: etc.venues St Paul's, 200 Aldersgate, St. Pauls, London EC1A 4HD
Who can attend: Members Only
Price: Free Event
Morning Session
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08:30
Breakfast & registration
09:15
Welcome and opening remarks
Clare Dawson, Chief Executive - LMA
09:35
DM Loan Syndication Post Pandemic: the 2022 Market Outlook
With the international economic and political landscape in flux, there is no doubt that 2022 will continue to be an interesting year for the developing markets. Panelists will provide their outlook on the year ahead.
This update will focus on macro, social and geopolitical issues. The huge region has performed way better than most peers in dealing with the pandemic. Will the international community recognise this and work with private sector lenders to unlock access to much-needed funding?
Simon Quijano-Evans, Chief Economist - Gemcorp Capital Management
11:30
The impact of LIBOR's demise and Risk-Free Rates on DM lending Panel
As Risk Free Rates replace LIBOR on a global scale, our panelists will debate the key considerations and challenges these changes bring to lending in the developing markets.
Chair : Clare Dawson, Chief Executive - LMA
Anina Boshoff, Executive, Banking and Finance - ENS Africa
Paolo Fioretti, Associate Director, Senior Counsel - EBRD
Sebastien Gaboriau, Export Development - BPI France
Toby Auterson, Chief Analyst - Export Finance UK Export Finance
12:15
Lunch
Afternoon session
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13:30
Investing in Emerging Markets: Key Risk Mitigation Strategies
As global conditions tighten, our panellists give us insights into risk mitigation techniques taken by DFIs, ECAs, and Insurers when lending and driving deals in developing markets this year.
Chair : Anouschka Zagorski, Head of English Law Finance CEE - Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Benjamin Gibbons, Head of Credit & Political Risks, London - Miller
Philip Skinner, Managing Director, Global Execution Team - GuarantCo
Simon Williams, Partner - Clifford Chance
14:15
Focus: Sub Saharan Africa
A look at Sub-Saharan Africa and syndicated lending in this developing market.
Chair : Ashley McDermott, Partner - Mayer Brown
Henry Kikoyo, Partner - Keystone Law
Samta Lalan, Head of Syndication & Distribution: London - Nedbank
Sanaa Tabani, Head of Loan Syndicate & Distribution Africa – Standard Chartered Bank
15:00
Afternoon Refreshment Break
15:30
Focus: MENA and Turkey
A look at MENA and Turkey and syndicated lending in this developing market.
Chair : Eric Zimny, Managing Director, Co-Head of Corporate Origination, Loan Capital Markets, EMEA - SMBC Europe
Daniel Borrego, Senior Banker, Loan Syndications - EBRD
Tonmoy Andalib, Managing Director, Head of Loan Syndicate & Distribution - First Abu Dhabi Bank
Zain Zaidi, Managing Director, Head of CEEMEA Loans & Leveraged Finance - Citi Bank
16:15
The race towards Sustainable Financing and ESG
With advances being made in ESG and Sustainable Finance, our panelists discuss access to sustainable financing and ESG and will debate what more needs to be done to make such financing more accessible in developing markets.
Chair : Andrew Carey, Senior Counsel, Co-Head of Sustainable Finance & Investment - Hogan Lovells
David Miles, Partner - Covington & Burling LLP
Desislava Radeva, Director of Structured Export Finance - Standard Chartered Bank
Luka Lightfoot, Partner - Baker & McKenzie LLP
Madthav Patki, Managing Director, Head of EM Financing Group (EMEA), Global Trading Solutions - Credit Suisse
17:00
Closing Remarks and Networking
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