Against the backdrop of the recent closing of the ADB-backed project bond for Tiwi-MakBan geothermal power plants, the comeback of project bonds in Asia and start of Climate Bonds in the region, ADB’s Frederic Thomas will set the scene and then the panel. An open Q&A session will allow an opportunity to get to the heart of the benefits and challenges of the project bond model.
Join us for an open discussion at Freshfields Hong Kong on:
- Suggested PPP project bond framework for greenfield and brownfield assets
- Impetus to utilise the project bond model to bridge the funding gap on Asian infrastructure projects, particularly in Renewable Energy projects and PPP projects
- Factors that are preventing the most catalytic and investable initiatives from coming to market
- Requirements and solutions for successful project bond issuances
- What lessons can Asia take from the European project bond market experience.
12.00pm Registration
12.30pm Welcome and Introduction by the Host
Don Stokes, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
12.35pm Keynote Address "Innovation in Climate Finance and Project Bonds in Asia Making a Comeback"and Q&A
Frederic Thomas, Senior Investment Specialist, ADB
1.10pm Panel Discussion and Q&A
Moderator:
Don Stokes, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Panellists:
Laurent Haik, Head Project Bond EMEA, Credit Agricole - Corporate & Investment Bank
Frederic Thomas, Senior Investment Specialist, ADB
Ada Li, Vice President, Senior Analyst, Moody's Investors Service
Tony Adams, Chief Investment Officer, Eastspring
2.00pm IPFA Update
IPFA Asia Branch Council Member
2.05pm Closing Remarks
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
2.10pm Networking
For more information, please contact Rachel Allen e: rallen@ipfa.org
