APLMA (Asia Pacific Loan Market Association)

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APLMA Guidance Note - Jakarta Interbank Offered Rate (JIBOR) Transition, authored by Jamie Thomas and John Cheah of Gibson Dunn is now on the APLMA website (https://lnkd.in/gm4wXXb7) and available to all members. The Guidance Note highlights the current status of the JIBOR Transition as well as key issues and next steps in respect of alternative benchmark rates.   Many thanks to APLMA Indonesia Focus Group members for supporting this project. Access to APLMA Committees and Focus Groups is a key membership benefit. It allows members the opportunity to provide expert and strategic input into APLMA work and activities. Join the APLMA (https://lnkd.in/gbHVyGxM)   #APLMA #Indonesia #JIBOR

Following the fruitful meetings with Bank of India in Mumbai and GIFT City last month, #APLMA CEO James Hogan 何灝勤 and Senior Director Chiva Lai were delighted to meet with Navaneetha Krishnan, Chief Executive of Bank of India, Hong Kong office. We are looking forward to building out our strategic partnership around the APAC region.   #APLMA #LoanMarket #India #Collaborations

#APLMA Japan Loan Market Conference Key Takeways from Outlook for Leveraged Finance and Private Credit Panel Clara Shirota of White & Case LLP I Bhavik Pandya of BofA Securities Wei Xin of KKR I Yusuke Sano of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group I Yasuaki Hirabayashi of BANK OF YOKOHAMA LIMITED (THE) #Japan #LoanMarket #Conferene #LeveragedFinance #PrivateCredit

Calling all #APLMA members of the loan market community! Your involvement is crucial!   It's time to cast your votes for the prestigious APLMA Syndicated Loan Market Awards!   Since its inception in 2011, the APLMA Syndicated #LoanMarket #Awards has become a signature event, recognizing excellence and innovation in the #AsiaPacific loan market. These Awards are designed to honour outstanding achievement within the industry, while raising market standards and acknowledging exceptional performance.   The voting period runs from 10 December 2024 until 17 January 2025. Please visit our website (https://lnkd.in/gCs8muy4) for details. Debtwire | ION #Loans #Syndication #AsiaPacific #AwardCeremony #Voting

We are excited to release our first #whitepaper "Into a new era: The outlook for secondary loan markets in Asia Pacific" supported by Clifford Capital and S&P Global Market Intelligence, which is the first of its kind in the #AsiaPacific region examining the current state of the #secondary loan market and exploring growth opportunities in #SecondaryLoan trading, along with the key drivers behind them.   “Secondary trading is an integral part of a vibrant and efficient #LoanMarket. It is still underdeveloped in Asia Pacific relative to other regions, but we are starting to see signs of change,” said James Hogan 何灝勤, CEO of the #APLMA. “This paper is part of our ongoing efforts to raise the profile of secondary loan trading in Asia Pacific to the benefit of all market participants, including #borrowers. The APLMA strives to support increased secondary activity as part of our core mission to promote greater efficiency, transparency and liquidity across all the loan markets in the region. We have seen a growing interest in our #events and #training programmes related to secondary trading and look forward to continuing to raise awareness.”    Here are the key insights from the whitepaper: - Low visibility does not mean low volumes: The lack of transparency and publicly disclosed data is a key reason why secondary loan trading volumes in Asia are vastly underestimated - Activities are increasing, and the market is poised for growth over the next five years: Asia’s secondary loan market is transforming, with increasing activities and interest. Nearly 95% of polled loan market participants are expecting the #APAC secondary loan market to grow in the next five years, with nearly one in five expecting trading volumes to more than double   - Lack of primary loan supply and inefficient processes are the biggest hurdles - The rise of #PrivateCredit and regulatory shifts are changing the scene: The entry of new investors, including private credit #funds, and changing #regulations are driving the shift in attitudes towards secondary loan trading. - #Digitalisation and #standardisation are powerful catalysts: Standardisation powered by the use of technology and the potential to tokenise loan assets will be powerful catalysts for growth in the secondary loan markets in Asia Pacific We would like to thank Clifford Capital and S&P Global Market Intelligence for their support, as well as all the contributors who shared their invaluable insights for this whitepaper.    The full whitepaper is now available on the APLMA's website: https://lnkd.in/gNwEshEb Nicholas Tan and Saumitra S. of Clifford Capital | James Irwin of S&P Global Market Intelligence Bloomberg News: https://lnkd.in/gzEHn6Gr

That’s a wrap, folks! Thanks to everyone who joined us at the APLMA Hong Kong Year-End Cocktail Reception to mark the end of another great year and celebrate the festive season. While it’s always great to connect with so many of our members, it’s also a great opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed to the APLMA community over the past 12 months.   Tonight’s reception was our final event in Hong Kong, and one of the 90 events in our packed agenda of conferences, seminars and training sessions across the region in 2024. It’s been a busy year, and we are truly grateful for your trust and engagement in everything we’ve achieved this year. A big thank you to tonight’s sponsor, CSC, and here’s to more opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and growth in the year ahead - https://lnkd.in/gJ_-Fj7S Wishing you and your loved ones joy, peace, and happiness this holiday season. May the coming year bring health, prosperity, and countless cherished moments.   #APLMA #LoanMarket #HongKong #YearEndCelebration #ThankYou

Following the Energy and Infrastructure Finance Seminar held in Hong Kong on 12 November, the APLMA's Energy and Infrastructure Finance Committee (https://lnkd.in/gfKKp45F) organised another insightful seminar titled “How the Energy Transition Has Evolved Project Financing” yesterday in #Singapore. This informative panel discussion examined the changing landscape of project financing in #Asia, highlighting the emergence of non-traditional assets such as #hydrogen and data centres, as well as the growing complexity of financing structures. The conversation also addressed the opportunities and challenges faced by both #lenders and #borrowers. Industry leaders shared their perspectives on how the expansion of #renewables, digital infrastructure and innovative energy technologies is shaping the future of the sector. We extend our gratitude to our speakers for their valuable insights and experiences and we also thank Latham & Watkins for hosting this event at their office. Jane Sun, CFA of ANZ | Saumitra S. of Clifford Capital | Don Stokes of Latham & Watkins | Jeanne Soh of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group #EnergyTransition #InfrastructureFinance #ProjectFinancing #DataCentres #innovation

#APLMA China Loan Market Conference Key Takeaways from China Market Opportunities Phyllis Ng of China Construction Bank (Asia) | Yan Yang of ANZ | Wen Cui of China Merchants Bank | Ellen Tang of Standard Chartered #China #LoanMarket #Conference #ChineseEconomy

The #APLMA would like to thank Marketnode for delivering another insightful #webinar on Private Credit / Debt #Digitalisation and #Tokenisation last week. We were delighted the webinar attracted such a large number of attendees, and hope everyone found the session useful. The APLMA remains committed to fostering #innovation and #collaboration in the loan markets. Please stay connected with us for upcoming events and initiatives. #LoanMarkets #PrivateCredit #Debt #Marketnode