Sub-Saharan Africa Syndicated Loans Conference
Hilton Hotel, 138 Rivonia Rd, Sandton
We are holding our sixth annual conference in Johannesburg on 3 July 2019. This event will cover the syndicated loan markets not only in South Africa but also the wider Sub-Saharan Africa region.
It is aimed at all professionals operating in the syndicated loan markets in Sub-Saharan Africa. As usual, the programme will feature senior loan market practitioners from local and pan-African commercial banks and DFIs, as well as non-banks, professional advisors and law firms active in the region.
Despite recent market and economic volatility, the Sub-Saharan Africa region continues to offer attractive investment opportunities. We are pleased to have an exceptional and diverse range of speakers join us in discussing current trends and challenges to be considered when lending into the region, with a view to identifying potential solutions to challenges and opportunities for growth.
Duration: 3 July 2019, 08:00 - 15:30, followed by drinks/networking reception
Who can attend: Members Only
Price: £0
Contact Name: Chelsea Brown
Contact Email: chelsea.brown@lma.eu.com
This event is free of charge.
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Sub-Saharan Africa Syndicated Loans Conference
Hilton Hotel, 138 Rivonia Rd, Sandton
Morning Session
Breakfast and registration
Welcome Address and Introduction
Amelia Slocombe, Managing Director and Head of Legal - LMA
LIBOR discontinuance and its potential impact for developing market lendingWith the phase out of LIBOR scheduled for the end of 2021, what challenges should lending teams be alive to, and what actions should you start taking now?
Clare Dawson, Chief Executive - LMA
Where next for loan syndication and the broader loan market in Africa? Market outlook for 2019With trade wars, oil price volatility and upcoming political elections, many believe 2019 will be a year of uncertainty for developing markets. Panellists will provide their views on the outlook for the year ahead, seeking to identify both opportunities and challenges across a variety of loan market sectors and geographies
Chair: Simon Williams, Partner - Clifford Chance
Sebastien Avot, Middle East and Africa Regional Head - Distribution & Credit Solutions - Deutsche Bank
Jo Maharaj, Co-Head Syndication and Distribution - RMB
Josh Klipin, Principal: Loan Syndication and Distribution - Nedbank
Refreshments and networking
Going for growth? Outlook for South Africa 2019A presentation on key economic events set to impact South Africa in 2019
Gina Schoeman, South Africa Economist - Citi
Changing horizons or same old sun set?Despite important infrastructure projects taking place across Africa, the Africa financing gap remains ever-growing. Panellists will debate the key considerations and challenges arising when participating in project finance deals, and discuss what else needs to be done to make projects more "bankable
Chair: Bridgett Majola, Senior Associate - Baker and McKenzie
Zoya Sisulu Head: Distribution and Loan Syndications - Standard Bank
Mpho Mokwele, Head of Project Finance – Energy, ICT, Transport, Water and Health - DBSA
Jackie Midlane Director - Norton Rose Fulbright
Andre Wepener Head: Power & Infrastructure Finance (Sub-Saharan Africa) - Investec
Networking and lunch
Afternoon session
The key to mitigating risk is...A panel discussion looking at a variety of key risk mitigation techniques driving deals and lending strategies in 2019, across key sectors and geographies in Africa
Chair: David Leggott, Partner - Hogan Lovells
Benjamin Gibbons, Credit & Political Risk Insurance - Miller Insurance
Logan Wright, Partner - Dentons
Samuel Mugoya, Executive, Syndications and Agency Operations - TDB
Claude Brown, Partner - Reed Smith
How Fintech is changing the game in the syndicated loan market
Chair: Amelia Slocombe, Managing Director and Head of Legal - LMA
The key to developing a liquid loan market in Africa: a roundtable debateSome of the questions panellists will tackle addressing this topic include:
- How do we make the market more accessible to alternative, non-bank lenders?
- Could the development of a liquid, efficient secondary market be the key to increased lending activity on the continent? If so, how do we develop such a market in Africa?
- Does a secondary market of sorts already exist in a private context? If so, who is buying the debt?
- How do we approach restructuring, workouts and distressed investments: what lessons can we learn from historical successes and failures?
- How do we make the market more accessible to new entrants?
- How important are efficient back office and agency systems to this process, particularly for large syndicated deals?
- How might technology and Fintech assist?
Chair: Amelia Slocombe, Managing Director and Head of Legal - LMA
Jason Wilkinson, Partner - Bowmans
Henry Kikoyo, Partner - Brown Rudnick
David Damiba, Managing Partner & CIO - Kasada Capital Management
David Jesson, Executive Director - IHS Markit
Drinks and networking reception