Onno Bouwmeister, Vistra Group

Onno Bouwmeister Onno was appointed Group Managing Director for Vistra’s Alternative Investments and member of the Executive Committee in 2016, previously Orangefield Luxembourg’s Managing Director for three years. He joined Orangefield in 2008 progressing to Commercial Manager after four years and ultimately to Managing Director in 2013. After graduation he joined the international law firm, Kneppelhout and Korthals, where he specialised in corporate law, he started his career with Rabobank International in 2003 where he worked on their securities desk. Onno holds an LLM in corporate law from the University of Utrecht and is a Dutch Bar Association qualified lawyer.

Agenda

Agenda day 2
09.40 - 10.30

Finding a safe haven for Real Estate Funds

A deep dive perspective of 3-4 case studies from different types of RE asset managers on stage, showcasing their solutions to seizing market opportunities, RE type strategies, through innovative structuring of their respective fund.
11.00 - 11.20

Pillars to Ensure Open End Fund Liquidity

Presentation and discussion on the most recent INREV paper which concentrates on the creation of liquidity in open end fund structures, by describing best case scenarios where investors and fund managers can go on to further successful investments in follow-on or new funds.

The report compares behaviours in a number of different European countries and identifies five pillars upon which a liquid open-end fund should be built. This clear framework sets out investor rights together with manager responsibilities and aims to create realistic expectations for open-end fund investments and to avoid conflict between the parties involved.

This study has been updated in 2016 to reflect latest guidance for exceptional circumstances such as Brexit. Local best practices section has been also extended with highlights from Switzerland and France.

Presentation of the INREV Open Ended funds Survey followed by an interview with the INREV WG Chairman
11.20 - 12.05

Building innovation and digitalisation in RE operating platforms

Setting the scene with an overview of the digital opportunities in the RE world, a panel discussion with leading RE players will explore the digital opportunities in RE operating models, focusing on the current digital priorities for real estate, the challenges and opportunities and what this means for investment decisions and business models.

  • Ilse French

    Ilse French Partner, Global Real Estate Digital leader, Real Estate Advisory Practice Leader PwC

  • Neeral Patel

    Neeral Patel Managing Director, COO, EMEA Real Estate BlackRock

14.00 - 14.30

A regulator’s perspective on current regulatory hot topics and the potential game changer for the Real Estate
14.30 - 15.30

Real Estate Debt

Starting with an overview of the current state of the Real Estate Debt realm followed by a roundtable discussion
14.30 - 15.30

Risk Management in the RE world

  • RM Governance and substance requirements in times of CSSF on-side inspections and increasing European pressure
  • Deeper dive: Risk Management and Risk Measurement, adequate Board reporting; increasing demands for RE Risk professionals
  • Future Outlook – challenges & chances
15.30 - 16.30

Platform design and innovation – A drive for operational Efficiency
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