Discussion topics include Moody’s outlook for the Australian infrastructure sector and a panel discussion on infrastructure financing: opportunities, key challenges, and refinancing risk. The outlook will consist of:
a) Macro overview,
b) A brief overview of key sub-sectors,
c) M&A and capital expansion risk for certain sectors (toll roads and airports),
d) Regulatory developments and their credit impact, and
e) Funding developments and refinancing risk.
Registration 4.00pm
4.30pm Welcome & Introduction
Terry Fanous, Associate Managing Director, Corporate, Project & Infrastructure Finance, Moody’s Investors Service
4.40pm Setting the Scene: Moody's Outlook for the Infrastructure Sector:
Arnon Musiker, Vice President & Senior Credit Officer, Project & Infrastructure Finance, Moody’s Investors Service
5.00pm Panel Discussion:
Moderator: Terry Fanous, Associate Managing Director, Corporate, Project & Infrastructure Finance, Moody’s Investors Service
Paul Roe, Policy Director, Infrastructure Australia
John Kite, Deputy CFO, Sydney Airport
Ian Chitterer, Portfolio Manager, AMP Capital
Norm Heavener, Head of Project Finance, Project & Acquisition Finance, Westpac Institutional Bank
John Bowyer, Managing Director, Capella Capital
Arnon Musiker, Vice President & Senior Credit Officer, Project & Infrastructure Finance, Moody’s Investors Service
Question & Answer Session
6.00pm Closing Remarks from hosts
Terry Fanous, Associate MD, Project & Infrastructure Finance, Moody’s Investors Service
6.10pm Closing Remarks from IPFA
Martin Locke, Partner, PwC and IPFA Council Member
6.20pm Networking Drinks Reception kindly hosted by Moody’s Investor Services