AFME's 18th Annual European Leveraged Finance & CLOs Conference

2023-07-05 15:00:12 · FS Club

panellists will reflect on the performance of the European high yield market in 2023, emerging market practice trends, ESG developments, and the impact of the macro-economic landscape and geopolitical events.

About the event

For 18 years, AFME’s European Leveraged Finance Conference has brought together the leading names in the European high yield and loan markets to network and debate.

This year we are broadening the programme to also cover CLOs – as well as covering leveraged loans and alternative forms of financing such as direct lending and private credit – to reflect the growth of, and increasing interaction between, European markets.

Additionally, panellists will reflect on the performance of the European high yield market in 2023. emerging market practice trends, ESG developments, and the impact of the macro-economic landscape and geopolitical events.

Registration fees: Early bird rate expires Thursday 7th September

• AFME member early bird: £499+ VAT

• Non-member early bird: £749 + VAT

Multi-booking discount:

• 10% off when booking 3 or more delegates at the same time

• 20% off when booking 5 or more delegates at the same time

For group bookings, please email events@afme.eu

Complimentary subject to verification:

• Investor: promo code INVESTOR

• Regulator: promo code REGULATOR

• Press: promo code PRESS

How can your business be a part of AFME's 18th Annual European Leveraged Finance Conference?

As a partner you could:

• Engage with 200+ European senior-level attendees across a day of high value content

• Interact with industry expert speakers

• Participate in panels on key industry topics

• Build useful connections with dedicated networking sessions

• Gain visibility via our social media channels, website and bespoke promotional marketing to our database of 22.000 industry professionals

• Showcase your solutions at the event exhibit space

Packages can be tailor-made to suit your company's aim and aspirations. To discuss particular opportunities, please contact Safiya Merrique at Safiya.Merrique@afme.eu or on +44 (0)20 3828 2674.

Agenda

08:30	Welcome registration
09:00	Opening remarks
09:10	Keynote address Speaker: Nicola Horlick, CEO, Money&Co
09:40	Investor Outlook Panel discussion: Investment decisions in a changing world Portfolio diversification and risk mitigation Geopolitical and Economic headwinds Effects of Sustainable finance on investment decisions What’s next? Speaker: Clark Nicholls, Senior Portfolio Manager / Analyst, AXA
10:20	Panel discussion: Alternative Financing What is alternative financing? Market performance: High yield bonds vs Alternative financing Direct lending and Private credit Why choose alternative financing? Moderator: Drew Rundus, Partner, Clifford Chance LLP Speaker: Roxana Mirica, Partner, Apax
11:00	Networking Break
11:20	Panel discussion: Sustainable Finance Effects of ESG regulations on leveraged finance markets Greenwashing and disclosure Due diligence and reporting: Regulation and market practice Geopolitical and Economic impacts Ratings and third-party verification Speaker: James Malone, ESG Specialist, PGIM
12:00	Panel discussion: Issuer Considerations Why issue high yield bonds? Challenges for first time issuers Views on changing market structures and practice Effects of sustainable finance on issuance decisions
12:40	Networking Lunch
13:40	Panel discussion: Heads of High Yield Recap of the European high yield market issuance and performance in 2023 The war in Ukraine, Inflation and ESG developments That key factors do you expect to influence the market in 2024 and beyond? Speakers: Benjamin Thompson, Head of EMEA Leveraged Finance Capital Markets, J.P. Morgan Dominic Ashcroft, Head of EMEA Leveraged Finance, Goldman Sachs Kevin Muzilla, Partner, Allen & Overy LLP Murad Khaled, Managing Director, High Yield & Leveraged Loan Capital Markets, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
14:20	Track A: Private Equity Discussion Track B: TBC
14:50	Track A: TBC Track B: TBC
15:20	Networking break
15:45	Panel discussion: CLO's CLOs in 2022: Where do they stand? Structures and documentation Issuance, pricing, investor and manager considerations Impact of Sustainable Finance Next year, and beyond Speaker: Marc Touboul, Partner Liquid Credit Europe, Bain Capital Credit
16:25	Panel discussion: The current state of European Leveraged Loans Current trends and market performance Have European leveraged loan markets changed for the better? Leveraged loans vs Hig yield: Is equilibrium possible? Moderator: Ben Wilkinson, Partner, Baker & McKenzie, LLP
17:05	Closing remarks
17:15	Networking drinks