Bonds & Loans Andes 2022 - Virtual Conference

A unique virtual platform bringing together the leaders in the Andean capital markets community to share knowledge, debate and network.

The only credit markets event for the Andean region will be held on our Bonds & Loans online platform in 2022.

Use this unique event to gain practical insights into the latest Andean bond and loan market developments, build strong business relations with your prospects and understand the region’s key macro drivers.

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING

• Access 200+ of the most senior regional and international issuers, investors, bankers, rating agencies and lawyers at one time
• Setup an unlimited number of virtual meetings with participants from the Andean capital markets community via our 1-2-1 networking platform
• Gain exclusive behind-the-scenes insights from the 25+ regional and international credit market leaders speaking on our expert-led panels

THE ONLY ANDEAN EVENT TO:

• Understand the region’s key macro drivers which shape both sovereign and corporate debt strategies for 2022/23
• Bring international and local investors together with Andean issuers to define and analyse the roadmap for raising capital in 2022
• Connect recent issuers with Andean financial institutions and government bodies to understand financing needs and identify new business opportunities

Bonds & Loans Andes 2022 - Virtual Conference Agenda

Opening remarks

Tue 5th Apr 2022, 13:55pm (Europe/London)

Speaker

Richard Francis

Senior Director, Sovereigns

Fitch Ratings

Managing political and economic risks: assessing the impact of macroeconomic headwinds and election outcomes on the investment landscape

Tue 5th Apr 2022, 14:00pm (Europe/London)

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• To what extent is inflation transitionary in the Andes relative to the rest of Latin America? What threat does inflation pose to the growth trajectory of the region?
• Examining the impact of fiscal deficits and sovereign rating downgrades on the investment profile and bankability of projects
• Assessing the impact of a rate rise on funding strategies, local currencies and bond pricing
• What constitutional reforms are expected and how aggressive will they be? Will there be a reactivation of investment spending?
• How supportive will left/central governments be to the private and commercial markets? How will they work together to finance the regions energy and infrastructure needs?

Moderator

Richard Francis

Senior Director, Sovereigns

Fitch Ratings

Speakers

Ernesto Revilla Soriano

Managing Director, Head of Latin America Economics

Citi

Patrick Campbell

Portfolio Manager

Eaton Vance Management

Andrés Perez Morales

Chief Economist, Chile and Colombia

Itau

Cesar Arias

Director of Public Credit

Ministry of Finance & Public Credit, Colombia

Leveraging ESG and sustainability linked products to diversify and lower the cost of funding

Tue 5th Apr 2022, 14:45pm (Europe/London)

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• What impact, if any, will ESG considerations have on ratings? How are rating agencies using ESG scores to determine ratings?
• Discover how to monitor and set future parameters to ensure proceeds are being used appropriately
• To what extent are borrowers paying a premium to access green investors? How do you align the interests of stakeholders?
• What more can be done to widen the adoption of sustainability products?
• How are sovereigns evaluating sustainability linked instruments?

Moderator

Fernando Rodríguez Marin

Partner

Bracewell

Speakers

Alessia Falsarone

Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Investing

Pinebridge Investments

Alfredo Mordezki Zytny

Head of Latin America Fixed Income

Santander Asset Management

Paul Bringas

Chief Financial Officer

COFIDE

Alejandro Piñeros

Chief Financial Officer

Frontera Energy

Meeting the regions decarbonisation and net zero ambitions: navigating supply chain constraints, droughts, political change and social licensing

Tue 5th Apr 2022, 15:30pm (Europe/London)

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• To what extent will ongoing droughts delay the green agenda? In light of this, what does the future hold for diesel and coal power plants?
• Assessing the impact of supply chain restraints, increased technology and transportation costs on the bankability of renewable energy projects? How can these risks be mitigated?
• What new technologies such as hybridisation and hydrogen are emerging? What are the pre requisites to make these bankable?
• How will PPA and offtake agreements evolve under the new governments?
• How do you mitigate the risks posed by social unrest and social licenses? How will this affect tenors and documentation?

Moderator

Aitor Alava

Managing Director – Head Infrastructure Finance Latin America

Natixis

Speakers

Carlos Barrera

Chief Executive Officer

Atlas Renewable Energy

Diego Hollweck

Chief Executive Officer

Latam Power

Nicolas Navas

Chief Financial Officer

Matrix Renewables

Kyle Joval

Director, Latam Development

Northland Power

How will concessions and PPPs evolve to meet Colombia's 5G requirements?

Tue 5th Apr 2022, 16:15pm (Europe/London)

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• Assessing the bankability of projects if availability payments, capacity payments and termination clauses/guarantees are removed? What further enhancements are needed?
• How are structural and behavioural changes triggered by the pandemic changing the way financiers and sponsors model project finance transactions?
• What lessons can be taken from 4G projects to attract investment?
• What level of activity is expected in the secondary market? To what extent are project sponsors exiting this space?
• Utilising guarantees and wraps to mitigate construction risk, mobilise liquidity and mature the capital markets

Moderator

Astra Castillo

Senior Director, Infrastructure & Project Finance

Fitch Ratings

Speakers

Pablo Arroyave

Chief Financial Officer

Odinsa

Estefania Leon

Investment Director

John Laing

Victor Vazquez Villalpando

Deputy General Manager Financing & Investment Divison

METRO LINEA 1

Jenifer Bustamante Moreno

Deputy Director, Public Private Partnerships

Ministry of Finance & Public Credit, Colombia

The evolution of esoteric financing structures: what role will private placements, project bonds and other alternatives play in funding strategies?

Tue 5th Apr 2022, 17:00pm (Europe/London)

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• What is the rationale and conditions for using private placements?
• Evaluating the benefits from rating, size, tenor, cost of funding to speed of execution
• How comfortable are project bond investors with construction and greenfield risk? Will it remain a refinancing tool? How do you mitigate negative carry?
• How are funding teams evaluating these tools?
• Assessing the potential of local private debt funds to provide liquidity

Moderator

Jesus Beltran

Partner

Robalino

Speakers

Ignacio Aicardi

Chief Investment Officer

Darby International Capital

Jorge Camiña

Partner & Head of Sustainable Infrastructure Credit

Denham Capital

Juan Pablo Raffetto

Vice President, Head of LATAM Infrastructure & PF

MetLife

Paolo Matoto

Executive Director

CIBC

Andres E. Onetto

Managing Director

Rubicon Capital Advisors

Close of Conference

Tue 5th Apr 2022, 17:45pm (Europe/London)

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