PERE conference
20-21 November 2018European Convention Center Luxembourg
Denise Voss, LuxFLAG
Denise Voss is a former Chairman of ALFI, the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry. Denise has worked in the financial industry in Luxembourg since 1990, at Franklin Templeton since 1995, and is currently a member of the board of Franklin Templeton’s Luxembourg-based management company. Prior to Franklin Templeton she worked for 10 years at Coopers & Lybrand in Boston, USA and Luxembourg. Denise holds a Massachusetts C.P.A. license and obtained a bachelors degree from Tufts University, as well as a masters degree in accountancy from Bentley University.
Denise is also Chairwoman of LuxFLAG, an independent agency created in Luxembourg in 2006 to support the financing of sustainable development, by providing clarity for investors through awarding internationally recognised labels to eligible investment vehicles. LuxFLAG also supports a strong network of Associate Members and key partners and regularly shares information on new developments in sustainable finance.
Agenda
| 09.00-09.10 | Welcome and introduction
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| 09.40-10.20 | Continuity and stability in a changing environmentWorking with moving parts: tax (notably BEPS) regulation, technology, geopolitics etc. |
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| 10.50-11.30 | PE Structuring trends: the how and whyStructuring funds in an international context, making the best of the Luxembourg toolbox, accommodating demands from international investors: How is it done well? |
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| 11.30-12.00 | Brexit: where to from here? |
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| 13.35-14.25 | Drivers of change for private equity funds' operating modelsALFI PE Survey: Key insights from the PE fund industry perspective in Luxembourg |
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| 14.25-15.15 | Parallel Workshop I: The FUTURE of PE in cooperation with
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| 14.25-15.15 | Parallel Workshop II: Tax (BEPS, ATAD)The ever changing tax landscape – How upcoming changes including BEPS and ATAD will impact PE and other alternative investment fund structures |
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| 15.45-16.25 | Sustainable PE: a value-driven approach in building and managing portfolio companiesSustainable growth companies increasingly catch investors’ interest through their combination of financial performance and positive impact generation. PE managers incorporate ESG aspects into their investment analysis, decision-making and monitoring. The impact of sustainability aspects on every phase of the PE deal. |
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| 16.25-16.55 | Practical insights on how to build an effective RM Function |
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| 09.30-10.20 | Market developments, regulation, tax, technology: What keeps RE asset managers up at night?An overview of what real estate experts consider game changers and hot topics. How do they prepare and adapt? How ensure stability in a changing environment? |
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| 10.50-11.35 | Responsible decision-making: coupling sustainability and profitabilityESG is on the rise. ‘Green’, social and governance criteria increasingly influence strategy, investment decisions, reporting and marketing. How are asset managers integrating ESG in their internal processes? What are clients asking for? And what about profitability in this new paradigm? |
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| 11.35-12.25 | It's all about the investorCapital raising, structuring, distribution – how to reach and please the investor |
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| 14.00-14.10 | Chairperson's introduction & Presentation of the REIF Study |
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| 14.50-15.30 | Every pot has its lid - solutions for product developersSpecialising in property types: aged care facilities, student housing, residential property, co-working spaces, etc |
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| 16.00-16.45 | Build, buy or borrow-Which operating model is the key to success over the next 10 years?Which operating model is going to unlock the doors to a successful future? |
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| 16.45-17.15 | PropTech, the new kid on the blockBlockchain, tokenisation, crypto: rethinking property ownership |
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| 17.15-17.45 | Substance and oversight: moving targets requiring undivided attentionInterview Marco Zwick on CSSF 18/697 and 18/698.
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