Catriona Coyne, BNY Mellon Corporate Trust Product Group

Catriona Coyne Catriona Coyne, Vice President, is a Senior Product Manager within the BNY Mellon Corporate Trust Team. She is the lead product manager for loans in EMEA and responsible for the development of loan services offered to clients including CLO Services, Loan Fund Administration and Loan Documentation Services. A recognised loan expert Catriona works with the BNY Mellon Loan Council, looking at market development and new opportunities, in particular around the use technology and automation efficiencies.   Catriona has over 10 years’ experience in the financial industry, previously responsible for servicing key client relationships across a broad range client segments.  She holds a 1st Class Hons Bachelor of Business Studies Degree from Dublin City University, Ireland.  

Agenda

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.


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

  • Catriona Coyne

    Catriona Coyne Vice President, Senior Product Manager BNY Mellon Corporate Trust Product Group

  • Matthew Keogh

    Matthew Keogh Investment Management Partner, Global Head of Investment Management Group Linklaters LLP


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