Debtwire Southeast Asia Distressed Debt Forum
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13:45
Registration
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14:15
Opening remarks
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14:20
Panel discussion – Southeast Asia distressed debt market outlook
Asia Pacific’s distressed debt market continues to evolve. What are the key differences and considerations when developing a distressed investing strategy in Asia, and what themes are likely to drive distressed opportunities in the year ahead? This panel will explore the trends shaping investment in the region and challenges investors are likely to face as they search for new opportunities.
- Market overview: What are the opportunities in the stressed/distressed universes in Southeast Asia’s emerging and developed markets?
- What are some of the key strategies for dealing with court supervised restructurings in Southeast Asia and the use of US and UK law for Asian deals?
- How is the US-China trade war impacting business across Southeast Asia and which industries are feeling the most pain?
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15:20
Coffee break
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15:40
Panel discussion: Opportunities for alternative funds as providers of private debt funding
Private lending has perhaps been the greatest area of growth and source of opportunities for alternative fund managers over the last few years. Government regulation and internal compliance reasons have forced banks to pull back from lending to certain credit classes and industries, and so borrowers in both developed and emerging market have had to seek funding from non-traditional sources of capital. This panel will explore recent private lending trends in Asia (including Australia), and the legal and regulatory issues arising for this relatively new market.
- Where the opportunities are and how are deals changing?
- How are deals being structured and what works best?
- What are the risks to be aware of, and how are these mitigated?
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16:40
Panel discussion – Litigation funding: A new angle in APAC distressed debt
Legislative reform permitting third-party funding in arbitrations has led to an influx of litigation funders across the region. Notable court decisions in Singapore and Hong Kong confirm that insolvency-related claims remain the most likely sector for funders to invest, together with arbitration claims. Yet Asia remains a complex enforcement challenge for funders. This panel will shed light on developments around litigation funding and its use within markets across Southeast Asia.
- What are the specific risks of litigation funding in Asia?
- How does litigation funding in Asia compare with advanced markets like the US and Europe?
- What is the outlook in this space in 2020 and beyond?
Luc Mongeon Managing Editor, Debtwire Asia-Pacific -
17:40
Closing remarks
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17:45
Cocktail reception
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19:45
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