PERE
Debt Forum Virtual experience 2020
16 November 2020,
Virtual event UTC +8
Connecting Asian capital to global real estate debt
The only exclusively debt-focused real estate event in Asia, the 2nd annual PERE Debt Forum will be running through PERE Asia Week virtual experience on 16 November 2020.
The interactive virtual experience allows you to connect Asia’s leading institutional investors supplementing equity investments with debt strategies to the global fund managers financing projects across the world from the comfort of your (home) office.
The Debt Forum is your best opportunity to build your network of credit-focused real estate investors.
Hear from debt-focused real estate experts
Jiroo Eoh
Team Head
ABL Life Insurance
Bill Schwab
CEO, LCI Investment Company
and former Global Head of Real Estate
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Trent Winduss
Head of Asia Secured Debt Investments and Head of Australian Investments Phoenix Property Investors
Helena Wright
Vice President, Sustainable Infrastructure & Energy Finance
WWF
2020 Speakers include:
Key themes to be explored across the day include:
- Global overview and the RED 50: A snapshot of the highs and lows
- Strategic thinking: The lender’s perspective
- Real estate debt fundraising in Europe and the US
- What you need to know about China’s real estate debt market
- Identifying the right partners
Open more doors at PERE Asia Week with a Global Passport
The PERE Global Passport connects you to the virtual community of real estate decision-makers that attend all six of PERE’s industry-leading events with special perks that give you the advantage to secure capital commitments and finalize your next project over your peers. All without leaving your (home) office!
Testimonials
Johnson Chan
Key Step Capital
The specialised events at PERE Asia Week capture the key themes of the industry with good interaction with participants to discuss topical trends.
Rohit Rajput
Max Ventures and Industries
It was my first conference and will be a regular event on my calendar in years to come.
Jasmine Ibrahim
Khazanah Nasional Berhad
The full PERE Asia Week was an informative and insightful event worth attending!
Who is it for?
Investors
Advance your investment strategies by learning the tactics generating the highest yields and connect with those putting them into practice. As the only conference in Asia focused on real estate debt strategies, the knowledge-sharing with global peers and fund managers will be second-to-none.
Fund Managers
Demonstrate your unique value-add capabilities to institutional investors increasingly searching for diversified global exposure in private lending facilities as real asset debt strategies are desired as an alternative to bond investing.
Strategic partners
Connect with your entire potential client base on our virtual meeting place to showcase your strategic insight to regional investors searching for opportunities worldwide and leading fund managers connecting capital to projects with just a few clicks.
With a focus on premium networking and content, the flagship PERE Asia Summit connects the world’s most sought after audience for global industry-leading knowledge-sharing and discussions.
Enhance your real estate debt strategy by exchanging ideas with the most influential LPs and demonstrate your unique value-add capabilities to turbocharge fundraising for 2021 and beyond.
Early bird price ends on 16 Sep, save up to US$100 now!
We are currently working hard to create a world-class agenda yet again for the 2020 Forum. For any enquiries, please contact Niann Lai at Niann.l@peimedia.com.
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Agenda
PERE Debt Forum: Singapore - Monday 16th
PERE Debt Forum: Singapore
08:30 - 09:10
Registration and networking refreshments
09:10 - 09:30
Welcome from PERE and opening remarks from the Chairperson
Bill Schwab
09:30 - 10:10
Opening panel: Mapping out real estate debt in today’s investment environment
Bill Schwab
- What are the key learnings and return expectations from the COVID-19?
- Latest trends in global real estate and how debt fits into the modern portfolio
- The benefits and nuances of private equity real estate versus debt
- Understanding the key markets and opportunity sets, dispelling myths
10:10 - 10:40
Global overview and the RED 50: A snapshot of the highs and lows
Daniel Humphrey Rodriguez
This ranking will highlight the 50 largest managers of real estate debt funds based on the amount of capital raised from institutional investors between 1 Jan 2015 and 31 Dec 2019.
10:40 - 11:10
Networking and coffee break
11:10 - 11:50
Panel: Is now the right time to invest in real estate debt in Australia?
Christie Ou,
Mark Harrison,
Trent Winduss
- How real estate debt has been impacted by COVID-19 in Australia?
- Pinpointing the best opportunities in this preferred, but very competitive, market
- Where are we in the economic cycle and how does credit special situations change in response to the wider economic situation?
11:50 - 12:30
Panel: Real estate debt risks or opportunities in Europe and the US
Evelyn Lee,
Andrew Radkiewicz
- How COVID-19 outbreak, Brexit, trade tensions, and interest rate risk impact investment?
- The retail evolution: A risk or opportunity for distressed investors?
- Current availability of debt and financing for core and non-core assets
12:30 - 14:00
Networking lunch
14:00 - 14:40
Real estate financing: ESG and sustainable investing
Mervyn Tang
- ESG integration into debt funds
- Initiatives to standardise green lending and improve real estate sustainability
- How lenders can make a positive environmental impact?
14:40 - 15:10
Presentation
15:10 - 15:40
Panel: Bank vs Debt fund manager: Lender perspectives
Varun Malik,
James Haines,
Rai Katimansah,
Lennart van Mierlo
- How do you expect the profile of borrowers and lenders to change in 2021?
- What are smart ways to battle hedging costs?
- How to pursue different debt strategies for high yield
Varun Malik
Head of Real Estate - Sector Coverage and Acquisition Finance, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
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15:40 - 16:10
Networking and coffee break
16:10 - 16:50
Panel: The outlook for China’s real estate debt market
James Dilley,
Johnny Chen,
Grant Chien
- China’s real estate debt situation and restrictions in the wake of COVID-19
- First, second or third-tier cities: Are loans secured on assets?
- Which sectors and building types offer the best opportunities in China for distressed debt?
- What should lenders aware, how do they monitor their credit portfolios and what actions can they take to minimise risk?
16:50 - 17:20
Shaping the future: Asian investors’ strategic thinking in real asset financing
Jonathan Lau,
Jinglei Chen,
Jiroo Eoh
- What are capital deployment opportunities for real estate debt and infrastructure debt?
- Do investors put real estate debt or infrastructure debt in fixed income or a real assets bucket? What are the pros and cons to each allocation tactic?
- Which debt strategies are most economy-proof?
- Where are the next target markets within the next five or ten years?
17:20 - 17:30
Chairperson’s closing remarks
Bill Schwab
17:30 - 20:00
PERE Asia Week Cocktail reception at The Lawn (Poolside), Level 6, Sofitel City Centre Singapore
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We are currently working hard to create a world-class speaking faculty yet again for PERE Debt Forum 2020. For any enquiries, please contact Niann Lai at niann.l@peimedia.com
Varun Malik
Head of Real Estate - Sector Coverage and Acquisition Finance, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group
Trent Winduss
Head of Asia Secured Debt Investments and Head of Australian Investments, Phoenix Property Investors
2020 PERE Debt Forum sponsors
The 2nd annual PERE Debt Forum offers a unique opportunity for organisations to raise their profile by meeting with a global audience of senior decision-makers in the global private real estate debt space.
For exclusive sponsorship packages for 2020, contact the Sponsorship Team at asiasponsorship@peimedia.com or call +852 2153 3846.
Redefining the networking experience
PERE is committed to connecting the global real estate community so business can continue as normal as possible during abnormal conditions.
Through state-of-the-art technology, PERE Global Passport holders will have the asset class’ most influential decision-makers across the world instantly available for face-to-face video meetings to drive their business forward.
Join ADIA, Allianz Real Estate, CPPIB, CalSTRS, GPIF, NPS and many more investors at all six of PERE’s industry-leading virtual conferences across the year.
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