Russia – Capital Raising and Investment Summit – Hong Kong

Event Description:



Last month's blockbuster Rusal IPO illustrates the growing appetite for Russia as an investment destination. Rebounding oil & commodity prices, rising domestic incomes and spending also strengthen the case. Of course, as with any emerging market, risks to the overseas investor remain. With the gradual recovery in the global economy, the demand for commodities is expected to increase. Our inaugural forum will examine opportunities and challenges for Asian investors interested in financing the Russian growth story, including:

• The link that Hong Kong will play between Russia and China
• Capital markets opportunities: equity and debt
• Opportunities in Russian Distressed and Troubled Assets
• Capital raising opportunities in Asia for Russian companies: IPO outlook, bond financing, and private placements
• Real estate, including infrastructure and hotel opportunities
• Exit strategies and liquidity in Russian investments
• M&A – outbound and inbound opportunities
• Alternative investment in Russia – which asset classes or industry sectors present the greatest opportunity for
private equity and hedge fund investors
• Risk considerations: political, market, financial, etc.

Some of our speaking faculty will include:
The Honourable Ronald Joseph Arculli, GBS, CVO, OBE, JP, Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
(confirmed subject to schedule)
Neil MacKinnon, Global Macro Strategist, VTB Capital plc
Chris Weafer, Chief Strategist, URALSIB Capital
Dmitry Dudkin, Head of Fixed Income Research, URALSIB Capital
Florian Fenner, CFA, Managing Partner, UFG Asset Management
Vladimir Lelekov, CEO, Brunswick Rail Leasing
Tatiana Bogatyreva, Head, Portfolio, Central and Eastern Europe, Global Manufacturing and Services Department, International Finance Corporation
Alexey Timofeev, Chairman, National Association of Securities Market Participants
Peter Westin, PhD, Chief Equity Strategist/Economist, LLC Aton
Peter Hambro, Chairman, Petropavlovsk Plc
Michael Hanson-Lawson, Managing Director of East Capital Asia Limited
Julian Mayo, Co-Chief Investment Officer, Charlemagne Capital
Marianna Gurmann, Senior Portfolio Manager, Eastern Europe, Warburg Invest
Martin Diggle, Artradis Fund Management Pte Ltd
Lee Timmins, Senior Vice President, Hines
David Herne, Director, Halcyon International Limited
Peter Halloran, CEO, Pharos Financial Group


Target audience:
As a first time event examining a new opportunity, the goal is to attract a broad array of Asian financial market
participants already active in, or interested in Russian financing and investments, including:
• Institutional investors looking to put money to work in Russia
• Deal facilitators – investment bankers, business brokers, etc.
• Commercial banks
• Alternative investment funds- private equity, hedge funds, etc.
• Domestic fund managers
• Sovereign wealth funds
• Insurance companies
• Central banks
• Commodities investors
• Service providers including consultants, law firms, accounting firms, etc.
• Russian Corporations – companies looking to expand their businesses in Asia

Expected audience: 300+ participants



For more information:
Ang Karwee, Conference Sponsorship Manager
AsianInvestor / FinanceAsia
Direct: +852 2122 5233 Mobile: +852 5313 4904,
karwee.ang@financeasia.com


Shinah Lunty, Conference Producer
AsianInvestor / FinanceAsia
Tel: +852 3175 1973
shinah.lunty@financeasia.com