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Event overview

What’s new

Asia Pacific soared ahead in 2019, comfortably topping the charts when it comes to overall borrowing volumes. This, combined with Japan and China’s dominance of the international lending countries, shows that the region is even

more active than ever before.

Make the most of everything the continent has to offer at TXF Asia 2019, an interactive gathering of the export, agency and project finance community making deals in Asia. This 2 day event is your chance to get to grips with everything

occurring in this expanding region and position yourself right next to new opportunities in the market. 400 senior experts will be networking, learning and discussing future plans and industry changes

on the 5 & 6 November, make sure you join them to make significant connections across local borrowers, exporters, DFIs/MFIs, banks, law firms and insurers.

And make those deals fly!

400 Delegates

40% Corporates

75+ Speakers

190 Companies

INTEGRATED NETWORKING

More time worked into the agenda for structured

networking sessionssave you time and money

INDUSTRY BATTLE

Global heads battle it out with the latest hot topics in an oxford-style debate that can

only have one winner!

COUNTRY FOCUSED ROUNDTABLES

Get insider info on Vietnam, India/Bangladesh, Indonesia &

the Philippines

TXF COMMUNITIESHear the latest from our future focused initiatives, FEX (Future

of Export Finance) and Stages for Change (tackling gender equality and

sustainability), to have your say on how we can make this industry thrive

Testimonials

“Remains the premier project & export finance event in Asia”

Leo Kirby, GE

“Excellent opportunity to meet industry experts and financiers”

Robert Wallin, Huawei

“Clear, tight focus on structured export finance”

Shuohan Dai, Euler Hermes

“Great opportunity to connect with the players in the industry and to get valuable insights”

Klaus Houben, Export Development Canada

“A great ability to network amongst a diverse group of market practitioners”

David Maule, Miller Insurance Services

“Variety of topics and format of the conference keeps audience engaged”

Prabaljit Sarkar, InfraCo Asia

Who you could meet?Get a sense for who else will be in the room this November. Here are some of the great corporates

we welcomed last year.

• 8minutenergy• AC Energy International Renewables• Adaro Power• Agritrade International Pte Ltd• Airbus• Alcatel Lucent Submarine Networks• Atkins Global• BASF SE• Bouygues• Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor(BWSC)• Business Connection BV• BWSC• CGN New Energy Holdings Co., Ltd• China CAMC Engineering Co. Ltd• China Energy Engineering Company (CEEC)• China International Marine Containers Co. (CIMC)• China Resources Cement Holdings Limited• China Resources Power• Chiyoda Corporation• Cisco• CITIC Metal• CLP Holdings Limited• CRRC Sifang Hong Kong Company Limited• Dah Chong Hong Holdings Limited• Danieli

• Diamond Generating Corporation• Ferrostaal Equipment Solutions GmbH• GE• GE China• GE Energy Financial Services• Genting Hong Kong• Gezhouba International Hong Kong Company Limited• Harbin Electric International Company Limited• Hitachi Zosen Corporation Group• Huawei• Huawei Technologies Company• Hyundai Engineering & Construction• Hyundai Engineering Co., Ltd• ITOCHU• JGC Corporation• JML• Konecranes Oyj• Marubeni Corporation• Mitsubishi Corporation• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.• Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems• Mitsui & Co., Ltd• MODEC• NEC Corporation• Nokia• Orsted

• Pinggao Group Co. Ltd.• Posco Daewoo• Power China• Primetals Technologies Austria GmbH• PT. Putra Indotenaga (PIT),• Quadra Commodities• Reliance Industries Limited• Royal IHC• SEPCO3• Shanghai Electric Group Co Ltd• Siemens• Siemens Limited• Sindicatum Renewable Energy Company• SK E&C• Sojitz Corporation• SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited• Sumitomo Corporation• Susi Partners• TBEA• Thales• Toshiba Corporation• United Company RUSAL• UPC Renewables• VAPCO• Vigeo Eiris• VPOWER Group• ZTE Corporation

Top speakers

Sumanta PanigrahiManaging Director & APAC Head

– Export & Agency FinanceCiti

Anne CrepinDeputy Head of Export Credit

SFIL

Tim LameySenior Director, Head of Export Finance

EMEA, Mizuho

Claudia ScheuerlInvestment Officer Syndications

IFC

Sean Tan Director - Treasury & Project Financing

China Telecom Group

Arun Sen Chief Operating Officer Summit Power Group

Björn Nullmeyer CFO

wpd AG

Chia Wan Liew Chief Representative - Greater China

Export Development Canada

Charles Xu Managing Director

GE China

Geoffrey Tan Managing Director Asia Pacific

OPIC - Overseas Private Investment Corporation

Mark Houghton, Regional Project Leader- Asia Pacific

AXA XL

Michael Barrow Director General, Private Sector

Operations DepartmentAsian Development Bank (ADB)

Adolfo Dindo Abueg Co-Head Project Finance, Asia Pacific

Korea Development Bank (KDB)

Teguh Widhi Harsono Vice President of Funding

Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PIN) (Persero)

Kiyoshi Nishimura CEO

Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF)

Sun Jung Lee Head of Export & Agency Finance Asia Pacific

Santander

Zia Azeez Deputy Head of Asia,

Global Structured Finance Asia, SMBC

Andre GazalGlobal Head of Export Finance

Credit Agricole CIB

Munetaka Horiguchi Vice President, Business Development Division

Chiyoda Corporation

Maëlia Dufour Director - International Relations,

Business Development, Rating Bpifrance

Antje Rigo Executive Manager Export Finance

Ferrostaal Equipment Solutions GmbH

Marc Schlatter Executive Director

Landesbank Baden - Wurttemberg (LBBW)

Kim Hock Ang Associate PrincipleBaker & McKenzie

Charles Berry Chairman

BPL Global

Jacky Yang General Manager

SUMEC

Jørgen Kragh Head of Project Finance

EKF

Laura Galvin Managing Director, Export Finance Asia

HSBC

Graham BrightHead - Compliance & Operations,

Euro Exim Bank

Andrew Kinloch Specialist Advice on Infrastructure

Finance in Asia Logie Group

REGISTRATION & NETWORKING

OPENING REMARKSWelcome to TXF Asia 2019! We’ll be keeping you on your toes with two days of discussion, digital workshops, interactive sessions and networking.

A GAME OF RISK: MAPPING ECONOMIC OUTCOMESThis macroeconomic perspective provides up-to-date analysis of the latest geopolitical situations affecting Asia- To what extent are China and US trade tensions impacting business and projects across Asia?- BRI is no stranger to political challenges; how have these shaped international perspectives on the initiative?- Will RMB internationalisation displace dollar dominance in the region and what is the outlook for local currency markets?

THE LITMUS TEST: TXF’S AUDIENCE SURVEYOur real-time audience survey will give you a sense of the opinions in the room. Find out how your peers are preparing for growth, get a consensus of the regions & sectors piquing interest, and more.

KEYNOTE BORROWERS’ PANELTXF Data shows that Asia Pacific is the top borrowing region for the first half of 2019, accounting for 22.6% of overall export finance volumes. We gather some of the key borrowers who’ve contributed to these impressive volumes to discuss their performance across the year, and their unique financing needs

COFFEE BREAK

ECA LEADERS’ PANEL: VISIONS FROM ASIAAn exclusive report by TXF Data showed that Asia & Asia Pacific together made up 15% of ECA backed deal volume in 2018. We gather senior leaders from the ECA market to discuss:- Which ECA products are most popular throughout Asia Pacific and why?- Which regions are Asian ECAs looking to expand their cover to? - Which ECAs are leading the way in providing tangible ESG linked products?

INSIDE CHINA: AN INTERNATIONAL’S GUIDE FOR INVESTING INTO CHINA

Although BRI has brought many opportunities for China’s outboundmarket, the country has strong potential in its inbound market. We ask:- China poses many unique challenges, from regulations and foreignexchange risks to local competition with Chinese commercial banks.How can international companies navigate these issues and make themost of opportunities in China?- Which European countries are making the most of opportunitiesfrom China’s inbound market?- How will the opening of Chinese markets through the China ConnectInitiative impact trade investment?

THE ‘PANDA IN THE ROOM’: ADDRESSING BRISince it was proposed in 2013, China’s belt and road initiative has been making waves. Six years on, we assess the initiative’s peaks and troughs, taking on the effect of cheap debt in partner countries:- Do BRI projects offer any scope for international private sector involvement, or are they purely government to government?- How do we tell which infrastructure projects are viable and which are ‘piein-the-sky’?- Will there be any clarity on which projects fall under BRI’s remit?- How can non-Chinese entities get involved?Charles Xu, Managing Director, GE China

TAKING ON ASIA: THE INTERNATIONAL ECA PERSPECTIVEAsia is an exciting region for international exporters, necessitating often unique forms of ECA support. We gather the world’s leading ECAs to discuss:- Which Asian countries are particularly interesting for specific international exporters? - How can international ECAs ensure that their cover competes with those who aren’t bound by the OECD consensus? - How can international ECAs simplify their products

LUNCH

CHINA STREAMPLENARY STREAM

UNDERWRITING LIVE: ADVENTURES IN PRIIn a world where many ECAs are hamstrung by the OECD consensus, the CPRI market can offer an attractive alternative. This interactive live underwriting session gives you clarity on how deals are put to the market. Senior leaders from across the PRI talk us through how they’d go about pricing hypothetical deals.

SPEEDING AHEAD: GROWTH PROSPECTS FROM VIETNAMAlthough a tricky market from a geopolitical risk perspective, Vietnam is now one of the fastest growing economies in the world. TXF Data shows that the country is the fourth most active region for ECA backed borrowing in 2018, taking on 4.4% of global deal volume. We discuss:• TXF’s Asian ECA deal of the year award winner: Vinfast’s $950 million Euler Hermes backed deal• Van Phong 1 coal-fired project – billed as the last superper-critical coal fired project Japan will ever finance as all future projects will need to be ultra super-critical. Will this ring true?• Vietnam’s position in the Asian regasification and gas to power sectors• The impact of retracted sovereign guarantees

BREAKING NEW GROUNDS: ACCELERATING GROWTH IN CENTRAL ASIACentral Asia boasts many opportunities for international corporations - Japanese and Korean exporters have already jumped at the chance to work on major power projects in the region, and China’s BRI is increasingly present. We discuss: • How ECAs provide comfort to lenders and exporters working in the region• Working with high political risk and slow project progression• The growth of the central Asian power sector and opportunities for international involvement• How are BRI related projects – particularly in transport and trans-shipment – changing the region• Vietnam’s population is set for a 1% growth in 2020 – what role will renewables play in upping grid capacity accordingly?

COFFEE BREAK

SOUTH ASIAN SPECIAL: POWER & INFRASTRUCTURE IN INDIA AND BANGLADESHVery liquid markets, India & Bangladesh present fruitful opportunities for international foreign investment and infrastructure projects. We discuss:• India’s world leading solar programme• The impact of India’s $107 billion road building programme• Bangladesh’s opening to power projects• Shifting regulatory frameworks encouraging ECA involvement

LOOKING TO INDONESIADespite recent elections slowing deal closure, Indonesia remains aripe market for export and project finance. We take on:- New MEMR regulations on IPP projects and their impacts on typeand number of IPP deals- Challenging PPAs on renewables causing problems for lendersand equity investors- Projects lined up to help PLN reaching ambitious targets- How can Indonesia capitalise on initiatives like BRI and Japan’sambitions to broaden its influence across Asia Pacific?

INDUSTRY ALL- PLAYJoin one of our focus groups on one of Asia’s key regions to workshop your ideas on the future of this industry. We’ll structure the discussions around your thoughts and feed back to the room at the end

FUNDING THE FUTURE: THE DEVELOPMENT ANGLEDevelopment finance is a crucial part of the funding mix for many Asian projects. Hear from the region’s leading DFIs on:- ADB’s record hitting $3.1 billion private sector operations over 2018 - but has this come at the expense of commercial banks?- In its first two years, AIIB approved $4.3 billion of funding for Asian infrastructure projects, and 2019 has seen them considerably upping capacity. Is this enough to meet significant demand and increased apetite? Where can we expect project prioritisation over the next year? - OPIC’s regeneration into DFC and associated capacity increase - How blended finance can mobilise capital towards sustainable development in emerging markets- The competitive advantages DFIs can offer using local currency products- DFIs are taking more equity on projects in Asia – will we see this trend reflected in the ECA market?

HEAD TO HEAD: OXFORD STYLE DEBATEWe pit industry heads against each other to tackle some of today’s hottest debates: - Does China’s investment into Africa drive economic growth, or does it burden the developing market with unmanageable debt?- Are we doing enough to make the industry sustainable, or are we seriously lagging behind?- Is the OECD consensus fit for purpose?- Should ECAs be strictly beholden to certain standards to level the playing field?

COCKTAIL RECEPTION • Get to know your fellow delegates with a few relaxed drinks. More details to follow!

WELCOMING REMARKSWelcome to day 2 of TXF Asia 2019

KEEP YOUR HEAD IN THE GAME: TXF’S DATA OVERVIEW AND PROJECT PIPELINEWithout data, you don’t know your market. We share the latest findings from TXF Data, revealing the Asian export finance market’s position on a global stage. Which sectors, structures and countries are starring? What are the most attractive projects on the horizon? Plus, take a look at our new sustainability benchmarking report and join us to assess where we stand in terms of making ESG compliant deals.

ASIAN OPPORTUNITIES: UKEF LED BREAKFAST BRIEFINGJoin the UK’s ECA for breakfast to look at how they are making the most of opportunities throughout Asia-Pacific

IT’S NOT THAT EASY BEING GREEN: SHIFTING TO A CLEAN FUTUREThe global trend to shift to a climate-conscious future has firmly established itself in Asia Pacific – and the market is responding accordingly. We take a forward-looking approach, discussing:• The shift towards clean energy and the move away from financing coal• Banks are already taking steps to go green – how are the ECA and corporate markets following in their footsteps?• Which policy initiatives in Asia will be most effective in accelerating the decarbonisation agenda across the region, and which are unlikely to gain support?• Should the export & project finance markets be taking inspiration from ESG tied debt transactions in the commodity sector?

COFFEE BREAK

LUNCH

THE FUTURE OF INDUSTRY: POWERED BY STAGES FOR CHANGEIn turbulent times for trade, with compliance tighter than ever, how can you future-proof your business? Cyber-risk, reputational risk, and other new threats mean that we have to watch our steps in ways we’ve never had to consider before. This workshop focuses on troubleshooting industry pain points, encouraging conversation between professionals.Stages for Change is a platform that celebrates the talented women in our industry. We host content-focused events that hand the floor to female experts. If you’re interested in promoting gender equality in finance, we recommend you drop into the session and support this growing community. Of course, men are more than welcome to join the discussion too!

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NETWORK: THE TXF MEETING ZONELog-in to our networking tool before the event and pre-bookmeetings with key clients from the guest list. We’ll have dedicated meeting spaces ready for you to make new connections and get deals done.

Didn’t get a chance to book anything in advance? No problem - drop in to our networking zone and we’ll set you up.

TXF COMMUNITIESAt TXF, we’re committed to change. We’ve created a series ofcommunities which aim to do exactly this. Join one of our drop-ins to learn more about how we’re using content to drive diversity andinclusion across export & project finance.

PREVENTING THE BRAIN DRAIN: POWERED BY FEX

How do we encourage new talent to join the industry and, crucially, to stick with it? The Future of Export Finance is a platform that aims to do exactly this. We bring together young and junior professionals from across the community to expand their networks, learn from each other, and discuss fresh approaches to the industry.

NETWORKING STREAM

REGIONAL BRIEFINGS

CLOSING REMARKS

IDEA LABS

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES: VIEWS FROM AFRICA, MENA, AND LATIN AMERICAWe gather world leading borrowers to give concise briefings on investing into their regions. - How should Asian investors approach Africa’s large infrastructure financing gap? Which projects would benefit from Asian capital and what pitfalls should investors look out for?- What opportunities can Asian firms seek in the MENA region? Can they make the most of large ticket telecoms deals, and what are the prospects for BRI projects across MENA?- What role can Asian capital play in Latin America’s booming infrastructure and energy sectors? Brazil, Chie, Colombia and Argentina are amongst those who’ve promised to up their renewables capacity - could Chinese exports be crucial for this?

LOCAL PERSPECTIVES: A KOREAN BRIEFINGHear from a mix of local institutions, international financiers and borrowers on the opportunities arising in Korea. - What exciting projects are in the pipeline?- Which exemplary deals from 2019 should we seek to emulate?- Which sectors are promising for investment?

POWERING THE FUTURE: ASIAN ENERGY FINANCEPower projects remain crucial across the region- After Van Phong, Japan has claimed that it will no longer backany coal projects other than the ultra super-critical. How likely isthis, and how is the market responding to the trend away from coal?- How will new technologies such as floating solar, alreadygoing strong in Japan, and floating wind shape the future of therenewables market?- What will be the impacts of rapidly developing battery technologies?- This year, solar will become cheaper than coal in 11 Chinese provinces. How can we use this success as a template for futurecost-effective solar?- Which regions will follow in Taiwan’s footsteps after the closeof Formosa II?

FROM SMART CITIES TO PPPS: THE FUTURE OF ASIAN

INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCEAs Asian markets continue to develop at speed, we look at thedirections in which infrastructure projects are headed and how they’ll be financed- What new types of infrastructure projects are we seeing that aim to improve quality of life across the region?- China and India are leading on Smart City technologies. What are the most exciting developments we’ve seen, and how rapidly will the rest of Asia catch up with smart infrastructure and automated transport?- How viable are the PPP models emerging from countries including China, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines?- How can financiers ensure bankability and successfully mobilise capital towards these projects?

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