2013 saw the establishment of a new sub-sector of London-listed closed-end funds covering renewable energy generation with five new funds listed by April 2014. 2013 also saw substantial new share issuance by the established London-listed PFI Investment Companies to fund their expanding ownership of operational projects. We are inviting a selection of fund managers, asset developers, issuers and investors to explore:
- Who invests in listed versus unlisted funds and why?
- How is equity raised and managed?
- What are the attractions for asset developers and builders of the growth of listed infra and renewables funds?
The agenda is outlined below;
Registration: 5.00pm
5.30pm Welcome & Introduction
Maurice Hochschild, Global Head of Power & Infrastructure Finance, Investec
5.40pm Keynote Presentation: The Attractions of Listed Infrastructure & Renewable Investment Companies to Retail Investors
David Elliott, Fund Selection Specialist, Investec Wealth & Investment
6.00pm Panel Discussion: The Roles of Fund Managers; Investment Selection & Valuation; Structuring, Marketing & Listing of New Funds; Deal Pipelines & the Competition for Assets; Follow-on Share Issues
Moderator: Andrew Neill, Power & Infrastructure Finance, Investec
Andrew Charlesworth, Director, John Laing Capital Management
Stephen Lilley, Partner, Greencoat Capital
Rollo Wright, Partner, Gravis Capital Partners
John Davey, Investment Companies Analyst, Investec Investment Banking
Nicholas Holmes, Partner, Ashurst
7.00pm Closing Remarks from hosts
Andrew Neill, Power & Infrastructure Finance, Investec
7.05pm IPFA UK Update
David Borthwick, Practice Head, Structured Finance Practice, Marsh Ltd; IPFA UK Branch Council Member
7.10pm Networking Drinks Reception kindly hosted by Investec