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As COVID-19 restrictions ease, we remain committed to supporting our clients across Africa and are delighted to announce that we will be hosting an in-person Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa Conference at Cape Town International Convention Centre on the 8th & 9th March 2022.
Why Attend This Edition?
This will be the first industry gathering of the African financial markets since the onset of COVID-19. "The continent's only pan-African debt event" is your best opportunity to re-connect with friends, to start to rebuild business with key stakeholders and to discuss important market developments face-to-face.
The COVID-secure event will bring together hundreds of leading government officials, regulators, investors, bankers and corporates and feature over 60 expert speakers.
Use this unique high-level gathering of Africa's most senior capital markets stakeholders to reassert your position in the market; setup valuable face-to-face meetings; re-connect with your existing clients; build strong business relations with your prospects; and hear the market's financial leaders speak on how they are navigating the current economic climate/share their expectations for 2022/23.
Day Two Feature: ESG & Capital Markets Africa
For the 10th edition of Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa, we are delighted to present our ESG & Capital Markets Africa feature on Day 2 (9th March 2022). Comprised of 4 key panels and over 20 world class African ESG-focused speakers, it is a unique opportunity for borrowers, investors, bankers and policy makers to share knowledge, debate and network in ESG in-person.
This section of Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa 2022 is open to all conference attendees and will deliver 3 unique benefits. It is the only gathering focused on ESG and sustainable finance solutions for the African market and the only event to:
We have added this section to our wider in-person Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa 2022 Conference in response to high-demand from the market, following the success of our virtual ESG & Capital Markets Africa Conference in 2021.
It is clear that the African market recognises the need to better understand ESG principles, conduct cost/benefit analysis for green-priced products and incorporate sustainable thinking into governance and long-term business strategy. This Day 2 feature will enable attendees to gain practical solutions to move their business forward in a more sustainable direction.
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BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING
KEY TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED IN 2022
Bonds, Loans & Sukuk Africa - KEY TOPICS (8th & 9th March 2022):
09:05 |
Chairperson's opening remarksSpeakerHead: Debt Capital Markets |
09:10 |
Supporting GDP growth in the wake of COVID-19: What role is the National Treasury playing in moving the South African economy forward in 2022/23?
SpeakerDirector General |
09:30 |
Africa outlook 2022: Which global, political, and economic factors are having the greatest impact on the continent’s growth trajectory?
ModeratorChief Economist and Head of Research SpeakersActing DDG Economic Policy Sub-Saharan Economist Board Member & Head of Global Markets |
10:10 |
Balancing economic growth with fiscal responsibility: African sovereign debt outlook 2021/2022
ModeratorPartner SpeakersAssociate Director, Sovereign & IPF Ratings Head of International Banking Head of Debt Management Office Director-General |
11:10 |
Coffee and networking break |
11:40 |
Corporate funding and risk: How has the approach to capital raising and risk management changed (during and) post-pandemic?
ModeratorManaging Director & Head of International Finance (Africa) SpeakersDirector, EMEA Loans & Leverage Finance General Manager, Capital, Investment & Funding Treasury Manager Senior Transactor – Debt Capital Markets Chief Financial Officer |
12:40 |
Portfolio growth vs. portfolio preservation: How have criteria and appetite for African investments changed post-pandemic?
ModeratorDirector, Debt Capital Markets SpeakersChief Investment Officer Head of CEE & Africa Debt Capital Markets Co-Head of South Africa & Africa Fixed Income Head of Debt Capital Markets, Investment Banking |
13:50 |
Networking lunch sponsored by MUFG |
14:50 |
Chairman's opening remarksSpeakerHead: Coverage |
14:55 |
Africa’s loan market under the microscope: unpacking supply, demand and the impact of COVID-19
ModeratorManaging Director, Co-Head of Corporate Origination, Loan Capital Markets, EMEA SpeakersHead of Africa Debt Director - Financial Institutions Africa Co-Head, Loan Syndications Chief Underwriting Officer Executive Vice President, Global Head of FI & NBFI |
16:05 |
Moving the needle on restructuring: What changes need to be implemented to create a robust market?
ModeratorGroup Head of Ratings SpeakersHead of Special Asset Management Investment Specialist |
16:45 |
Unpacking secondary market liquidity: Opportunities, challenges and next steps
ModeratorSenior Trader, Structured Trading SpeakersExecutive Director & head of Funding Solutions Head, Credit Trading Head of FI |
17:25 |
Chairperson's closing remarks & Close of Day One |
09:15 |
Chairperson's opening remarksSpeakerSenior Research Analyst: Credit |
09:20 |
Building back better: How is Africa’s burgeoning infrastructure pipeline going to be funded?
ModeratorManaging Director SpeakersExecutive, Treasury Regional Head Regional Head, Southern Africa & Indian Ocean Chief Financial Officer Group Executive: Origination and Coverage |
10:30 |
The rise of social infrastructure: How has the continent’s project pipeline evolved given the necessary “prioritisation” of healthcare and affordable housing?
ModeratorManaging Director, Head of Emerging Markets, EMEA SpeakersExecutive: Project Development Portfolio Manager Head, Affordable Housing Development Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Coverage Head: Social Infrastructure |
11:15 |
Coffee and networking break |
11:40 |
Weighing up the options: A closer look at SDG-linked products, how they compare and what is next for this (growing) market
ModeratorHead of Sustainable Finance & ESG Advisory SpeakersSenior Director, Head of Treasury & Financial Institutions Sustainable Finance Executive Group Treasurer Head: Sustainable Finance Solutions |
12:25 |
Must-have or nice-to-have: How much emphasis are investors putting on E, S and G when investing in Africa?
ModeratorPrincipal: Distribution SpeakersInvestment Analyst Founder & President |
13:10 |
Networking lunch sponsored by MUFG |
14:10 |
ESG reporting 101: Unpacking the (hidden) complexities around ESG frameworks and reporting standards
ModeratorHead of Sustainable Financing EU SpeakersDirector and Lead Analyst, Corporate Ratings Chief Financial Officer Analyst, Sustainable Finance Solutions |
14:55 |
Green transition: What does the Energy Transition mean for Africa, and how are businesses (particularly those that are hydrocarbon-rich) incorporating ESG into their finances?
ModeratorHead of Sustainable Finance SpeakersHead of FI Debt Group Specialist Banking: Sustainable Finance Environmental Manager |
15:40 |
End of Day Two & Close of conference |
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN 2022
Angola, Belgium, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Cote D’Ivoire, DRC, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, India, Italy, Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, UAE, UK, USA & Zambia.
COMPANIES CONFIRMED FOR 2022
We have discounted hotel rates at the Mount Nelson Hotel, although please note that it is a 30 min walk/15 min drive from the CTICC – details below:
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The Bonds & Loans Africa Awards Ceremony will be held on the evening of Wednesday 9th March 2022 at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town.
The nominations for the Bonds & Loans Africa AWARDS 2021 and 2022 are now open. The 2021 Bonds & Loans Africa AWARDS was postponed due to the disruptions caused by COVID-19. However, we are delighted to advise that the Bonds & Loans Africa AWARDS ceremony in 2022 will feature winners from both years – winners selected on performance in 2020 and 2021.
Since 2015, the Bonds & Loans Awards has been recognising the most innovative and ground-breaking deals from Sovereign, Corporate and Financial Institution issuers and borrowers.
Benefits of attending the AWARDS Ceremony: