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Network safely and efficiently at this year’s Debtwire Asia-Pacific Forum.

Strategically scheduled for 6 October in Hong Kong, The 6th Annual Debtwire Asia-Pacific Forum will provide a highly productive opportunity for the private credit and distressed debt community to meet, interact and conduct business both in-person and online.

The DW Forum will bring key members of the industry together in a controlled environment that allows safe and productive networking while also providing multiple opportunities to interact with fund managers, banks and advisors from across the globe via our best-in-class virtual platform.

Welcome

GET INSPIRED BY THE BEST CONTENT

This year’s conference, as always, will feature an editorially driven program developed from months of research with key market participants, covering the most important topics for the community to evaluate the investment playbook for 2021 and look forwards to 2022.

• What are the key macroeconomic factors affecting the outlook for Asian credit?

• Will China see a further uptick in distressed debt situations and high-profile defaults?

• Where do the pockets of opportunities lie for direct lending in Asia-Pacific?

• Which markets and segments within the real estate sector offer the most potential for returns?

• How will major bankruptcies and withdrawal of banks affect the trade financing landscape?

• ACRE• AllianceBernstein• Alternative Investments Global• Anchorage Capital Group• ANZ• Apollo Global Management• Ares SSG• Argyle Street Management• Arkkan Capital• Asia Alternatives• Asia Research & Capital Management• Asian Development Bank• Aspen Hill Partners• Avenue Capital• Bain Capital• Bank of America Merrill Lynch• Baring Private Equity Asia• BFAM Partners• BlackRock• Blackstone• Cantor Fitzgerald• CarVal Investors• CDH Investments• Cerberus• China Cinda (HK) Asset Management• China Everbright Asset Management• China Great Wall Asset Management• China Life Franklin Asset Management• China Orient Asset Management

• CICC• CLSA• Credit Suisse• Davidson Kempner• Deutsche Bank• Dignari Capital Partners• Double Haven• Eastspring• Edelweiss• Farallon Capital Asia• Fidelity• GF Global Capital• Global Alternative Funds• Goldman Sachs• Harvest Global Investments• HPS Partners• HSBC• Huatai International• ICBC International• J.P. Morgan• KKR• Kotak Special Situations Fund• LIM Advisors• Lone Star Funds• Macquarie• Manulife Asset Management• MBK Partners• Metrics Credit Partners• Morgan Stanley

• Muzinich & Co• Nikko AM• Nomura• Oaktree Capital• Oasis Management• OCP Asia• Olympus Capital Asia• Pacific Equity Partners• PAG• Partners Group• Phoenix Property Investors• PICC Asset Management • PIMCO• Ping An• SC Lowy• Sixth Street Partners• SSG Advisors• Standard Chartered• SMBC• Sunsuper• Temasek• Tor Investment Management• UBS Asset Management• Varde Partners• Vontobel Asset Management• Wu Capital

and many more...

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A snapshot of the investors that have participated:

Meet, mingle and catch up with your industry peers, business partners and other like-minded professionals at an event that brings the key professionals from the industry together. We expect a diverse audience of senior level delegates including:

• Investors – Fixed income traders, Hedge fund investors, International and Asian LPs and Family offices

• Banks – Investment bankers• Legal - Lawyers• Corporates – Corporate executives• Advisors – Financial advisors and Management consultants

SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS

ONE COMMUNITY, TWO WAYS TO BE PART OF IT

ALL DELEGATES WILL HAVE ACCESS TO THE VIRTUAL PLATFORM

Key features of the immersive virtual pass

Debtwire Asia-Pacific Forum GOES HYBRID

Debtwire Asia-Pacific Forum is a hybrid experience connecting our in-person and virtual attendees from across the globe on one community platform.Your virtual pass allows you to access cutting-edge interactive panel discussions, briefings, case studies and live Q&A sessions. For our attendees in Hong Kong, you will have a front row seat to all the content, access to the networking functions along with the feeling of being back with your peers to meet face-to-face. All attendees will be live on the networking platform so you can connect with the whole community from the comfort and convenience of your device wherever you are in the world.

Watch Live Your front row seat to watch panel discussions, presentations and fireside chats from thought leaders.

Message and arrange face-to-face video call with your fellow participants. Promote your fund and services to the people who matter to you.

Our proprietary online platform enables you to take part in live Q&A sessions and audience polls. Get the in-depth answers in real-time.

Video meetings Audience Interaction

On-demand

Replay all sessions at your convenience so you never miss the content and experts that are key to your business.

Virtual roundtables

Join interactive roundtables to discover new opportunities in the market. If you’ve missed face-to-face engagement with the industry this year, don’t miss this opportunity to connect and be part of interactive discussions with your peers.

Physical & Virtual Expo

Browse the expo hall and learn more about the exhibitor’s services and products. Access educational resources and videos and chat with the team face-to-face or online.

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Debtwire Asia-Pacific Distressed Debt Forum 2020

SpeakersMeet the speakers

Nitish AgarwalCEO and CIOORION CAPITAL ASIA

Daniel AndersonPartnerROPES & GRAY

Dhiraj BajajHead of Asia CreditLOMBARD ODIER

Angelina BoppHead of Credit Managed AssetsMUFG BANK, LTD.

Vaibhav ChadhaManaging Director, Head of Asia Distressed Debt & Special SituationsCANTOR FITZGERALD

Dr. Sean ChangHead of Fixed Income and Cash ManagementPING AN OF CHINA ASSET MANAGEMENT (HONG KONG)

Grant ChienManaging DirectorBENTALLGREENOAK

Kenneth ChiuChief Financial OfficerGAW CAPITAL

Robert CiemniakFounder and Chief AnalystREAL ESTATE FORESIGHT LTD

Tony DaiManaging DirectorDCL INVESTMENTS

Omar DapulInternational Head of Solutions EngineeringALLVUE SYSTEMS

Soumendra GhoshChief Investment OfficerVIVRITI ASSET MANAGEMENT

Bharat GuptaSenior VP & Regional Head TSF – Asia and EMEAOLAM INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Nitin JainHead of Treasury and Capital MarketsAGROCORP INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD.

Edwin KamDeputy Chief Investment OfficerVALUE PARTNERS LIMITED

Howard LamPartnerLATHAM & WATKINS

SpeakersMeet the speakers

Jintao LiuHead of Credit InvestmentARTE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Sabita PrakashManaging DirectorADM CAPITAL

Neeraj SethManaging Director, Head of Asian CreditBLACKROCK

Ron ThompsonManaging DirectorALVAREZ & MARSAL

Kurkye WongExecutive DirectorARGYLE STREET MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Alex WuExecutive Director, Mezzanine and CreditCDH INVESTMENTS

Lucy WuCounselROPES & GRAY

08:30 Registration

08:55 Welcome remarks

09:00 Keynote address

09:30 What is next for Asian credit?Most Asian economies have begun the journey towards recovery, albeit at a different pace, thanks to slowing infection rates and the roll out of mass vaccination programmes. Fiscal and monetary policies remain accommodative, as governments continue to ensure sufficient support for the economy. However, a gradual withdrawal of relief measures may be on the horizon, which could lead to asset deterioration in certain sectors and a rise in defaults. Our panellists look ahead and discuss what to expect for Asian credit.• What are the key macroeconomic factors affecting

the outlook for Asian credit?• What makes Asian credit stand out, and how does

it compare with U.S. and European markets?• To what extent has risk appetite increased from

investors?• How will recovery play out in various markets

across Asia, and what are the opportunities and challenges ahead for credit investors?

10:30 Networking break

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11:00 All eyes on China The Chinese distressed debt market has taken centre stage. The government’s deleveraging push, coupled with the pandemic, has resulted in a wave of distressed debt situations, including several high-profile defaults this past year, and this upward trend is expected to continue. Nevertheless, despite the promising outlook, foreign involvement has yet to reach a significant level, as few managers have the capacity or experience to efficiently navigate the fragmented market. Our panel of experienced investors and advisors discuss the outlook for distressed debt in China.• Will the market see a further uptick in high-profile

defaults, and what can be learnt from last year’s activity?

• How do investors view the ongoing situation regarding China Huarong?

• What are the opportunities and challenges for foreign managers looking to invest in China NPLs?

• To what extent will the further opening of the onshore bond market appeal to foreign investors?

11:45 Direct lending: Taking off in Asia-PacificCompared to the saturated landscapes of the U.S. and Europe, direct lending in Asia-Pacific represents a developing market with plenty of potential. Despite the traditional dominance of banks in the region, more opportunities have emerged, especially in the mid-market space, for private lenders to step in and provide funding where banks may not be positioned to do so. While returns are promising, managers must tread carefully, as the fragmented nature of Asia-Pacific requires sophisticated planning in different markets and navigating a variety of complex regulations. Our panellists take a deep dive into direct lending in Asia-Pacific.• Where do the pockets of opportunities lie for

direct lending in Asia-Pacific?• Will there be an influx of foreign players looking to

enter, and how will this shape the outlook for direct lending?

• What is unique about the structures used by private lenders in the region?

• What are the top risks and challenges to direct lending in this fragmented market?

12:30 Networking lunch

13:30 Seizing the potential of real estateReal estate credit strategies have become increasingly popular amongst fund managers, given the tightened conditions for traditional lenders and attractive risk-adjusted returns. Across Asia, although logistics and data centres proved resilient during the outbreak, office and retail spaces struggled. As such, this could lead to distressed or discounted deals for investors. At the same time, the Chinese government’s crackdown on excessive borrowing by the real estate industry could create opportunities for private debt investors, as developers rush to shift debt off the balance sheet. Our real estate experts assess the landscape for credit in the sector.• To what extent will the “three red lines” policy fuel

demand for private credit in China, and in what ways can lenders participate?

• In other parts of Asia, which segments within the real estate sector offer the most potential for returns?

• What types of strategies are managers deploying in this sector?

• What are the key challenges to real estate lending, especially in China, and how can investors overcome them?

14:15 Spotlight: Commodities and trade financingThe commodity trade finance industry was hit hard by a number of bankruptcies and fraud scandals in 2020. This led to a significant shift in dynamics within this segment, with major banks now reconsidering their exposure and positioning. Despite the losses incurred by lenders, fund managers and industry experts remain upbeat about the outlook for trade financing and believe that there are plenty of investment opportunities ahead, especially for those who maintained a strong record of risk mitigation. Our panellists explore what the future holds for commodities and trade financing, as well as the distressed opportunities arising from this market.• What were the key reasons behind major collapses

in the region, and how can they be avoided in the future?

• How will banks scaling back affect the trade financing landscape?

• How should investors evaluate risk when considering this segment?

• What distressed investment opportunities have emerged as a result of the recent collapses?

15:00 Networking break

15:30 Case study: Best practices for cross-border restructuring

16:00 The road ahead for South and Southeast AsiaThe pandemic continues to impact countries across South and Southeast Asia, especially in vulnerable sectors such as hospitality and retail. Although governments have offered temporary relief to struggling companies, not all are going to come through unscathed, with distressed investors looking to capitalise on attractive targets. Our panel will provide an investment outlook for the two regions, as well as discuss practical ways to approach distressed opportunities and special situations, especially in India and Indonesia.• Which markets and sectors in Southeast Asia have

the most opportunities, and what will investors look for in targets?

• What are the different strategies available for debt restructuring in Indonesia?

• How will the backlog from RBI’s relief measures affect India’s distressed landscape?

• Will insolvency continue to be the preferred resolution mechanism in India, or will we see alternative pre-insolvency mechanisms?

16:45 End of conference

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