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Conference programme       


Day One PLENARY SESSION Tuesday 27 June 2006
Day One Stream A - IT'S A REIT WORLD!
Day One Stream B - PRIVATE EQUITY REAL ESTATE
Day One Stream C - DEVELOPED MARKETS
Day Two PLENARY SESSION Wednesday 28 June 2006
Day Two Stream A - IT'S A REIT WORLD!
Day Two Stream B - ASIA'S EMERGING MARKETS





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Day One PLENARY SESSION
Tuesday 27 June 2006

07.45Registration, breakfast and networking session

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Breakfast and networking session hosted by   

 
08.45Organiser's welcome remarks
 
Pauline Oh, Project Director - Real Estate Investment World Asia,
Terrapinn Pte Ltd

08.50Chairman's opening remarks
 
Kurt Roeloffs, Asia Head,
RREEF

08.55Regulator's welcome address
 
Kola Luu, Executive Director, Financial Markets Strategy Department,
Monetary Authority of Singapore

GROWTH OF LIQUIDITY AND INCREASING INVESTOR APPETITE FOR ASIAN REAL ESTATE
09.00The transformation of Asian real estate investment market: Examining the demand, growth trends and potential returns
  • What is going on in the debt capital markets & how will it impact property investments?

  • Improving liquidity – How deep is the market really?

  • How has market conditions changed over the past year?

  • Asia is institutionalising and securitising – How can you benefit?

  • What developments could affect either issuance or liquidity in the marketplace?

 
Mark Ebbinghaus, Joint Head of Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure, Asia,
UBS Investment Bank

09.30Tracking the growth of global investors’ appetite for Asian property – Where are we now and what can we expect?
  • The search for yield – Where the smart money is shopping
  • Identifying where the large institutional and high-net worth investors are putting their equity
  • What volume of cross border investment flow should Asia expect to see?
 
Kurt Roeloffs, Asia Head,
RREEF

10.00Evolution of the REITs market and property funds in Asia
  • What are the real estate owners / developers and investors looking for?
  • Striking a good balance between real estate fundamentals and financial engineering
 
Khai Meng Wen, Chief Executive Officer,
CapitaLand Financial Limited

10.30Morning refreshments and opportunity to visit exhibitors
 
11.00Connecting capital to opportunities - Top 10 predictions for the Asian real estate investment markets in 2007
 
Michael Smith, Managing Director & Head of Asia Real Estate, Investment Banking,
Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte.

11.30Accessing capital markets – Options for Asian property players
  • Equity capital markets - Selling growth
  • Debt capital markets - Selling stability
  • Private capital - Selling the opportunity
 
David Moritz, Director, Investment Banking, Real Estate,
Credit Suisse

12.00Construction financing: Emerging vs mature markets
 
Fergal Harris, Managing Director, Risk Management,
Hypo Real Estate Bank International

12.30PANEL: Determining critical regulatory, business challenges and future investment opportunities in the global real estate industry (HOT PICK!)
  • What trends have emerged in the past 12 months?
  • Where do you currently see opportunity? Where do you expect to see opportunity in the next twelve months?
  • What are the conditions for global success in real estate investments?
  • Identifying the key growth strategies
  • Acquiring and disposing of assets
 
Mark Gabbay, Co-Head of Global Real Estate Asia,
Lehman Brothers Japan
Brian Chinappi, Managing Director, RREEF Asia,
RREEF Asia
Leonard Meyer Zu Brickwedde, Chief Executive Officer – Asia,
Hypo Real Estate International
David Moritz, Director, Investment Banking, Real Estate,
Credit Suisse
Khai Meng Wen, Chief Executive Officer,
CapitaLand Financial Limited
Moderator:
Guy Hollis, International Director, International Capital Group, Global Capital Markets,
Jones Lang LaSalle

CHOOSE FROM 3 STREAMS FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSION

Delegates can hear from experts in their field on a range of topical issues, business strategies and best practices over a full afternoon. The breakout sessions are tailored for greater interaction between the presenter and the audience. Mix and match the streams and sessions or remain in the same room for knowledge with an edge.


13.00Networking luncheon and opportunity to visit exhibitors
Hosted by 
 
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Day One Stream A - IT'S A REIT WORLD!

IT'S A REIT WORLD!

        Chaired by:

 

Lawrence Wong

Senior Vice President & Head, Listings

Singapore Exchange Ltd

 

ASIAN REITS SHOWCASE

First time ever! Asian Reits managers will demonstrate each of their capital management Strategies and pit their portfolio, structures and performance against one another. Investors will determine for themselves which Reit is set to be the most rewarding in the coming year.


14.00Retail – CapitaMall Trust
 
Seck Guan Pua, Chief Executive Officer,
CapitaMall Trust Management Ltd

14.20Retail - Starhill REIT
    
 
Tan Sri (Dr) Francis Yeoh, Group Managing Director,
YTL Corp Bhd

14.40Retail - Prime REIT
 
Franklin Heng, Chief Executive Officer,
Macquarie Pacific Star Prime REIT Management Ltd

15.00Office - CapitaCommercial Trust
 
David Tan, Chief Executive Officer,
CapitaCommercial Trust Management Limited

15.20SPEED-NETWORKING!
 

Back again by popular demand! A hit with singles across the world, now you can meet the key players in your industry in a brief but fun environment! Through a rotating cocktail table format you will get the opportunity to meet all your fellow attendees face-to-face in just 30 minutes. Bring plenty of business cards along for a fast and furious interactive session.

 
15.45Afternoon refreshments and opportunity to visit exhibitors
 
16.15Industrial - Ascendas REIT
 
Philip Pearce, Portfolio Manager,
Ascendas-MGM Funds Management

16.35Serviced Residence - Ascott Residence Trust
 
Kee Hiong Chong, Chief Executive Officer,
Ascott Residence Trust Management Limited

16.55PANEL: On the acquisition trail of Asian REITS: Strategies for acquiring high earning properties
  • How difficult is it to make good property acquisitions?

  • In which property sector is it easier to do so or is there more scope to acquire?

  • Addressing the competition from private property funds

  • Venturing overseas

  • Will REITs continue to be the dominant force in the investment sales market?

 
Tan Sri (Dr) Francis Yeoh, Group Managing Director,
YTL Corp Bhd
Franklin Heng, Chief Executive Officer,
Macquarie Pacific Star Prime REIT Management Ltd
Seck Guan Pua, Chief Executive Officer,
CapitaMall Trust Management Ltd
Philip Pearce, Portfolio Manager,
Ascendas-MGM Funds Management
Kee Hiong Chong, Chief Executive Officer,
Ascott Residence Trust Management Limited
David Tan, Chief Executive Officer,
CapitaCommercial Trust Management Limited
Moderator:
Michael Smith, Managing Director & Head of Asia Real Estate, Investment Banking,
Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte.

17.55Close of Conference Day 1, Stream A
 
18.00The 5th annual REIW Asia Networking Cocktail Party
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Day One Stream B - PRIVATE EQUITY REAL ESTATE
PRIVATE EQUITY REAL ESTATE

    Chaired by:

Sally J. Haskins
Head of Property, Asia Pacific,
Russell Investment Group, Australia

14.15SPECIAL ADDRESS: Allocating into private equity real estate: Objectives and criteria for the global investor
  • Why have PERE in the allocation mix?
  • Issues to consider when investing in PERE
  • Evolving investor real estate requirements
  • A movement into alternative real estate sectors
  • Real Estate Risk Premium - Where is the value today?
 
Kiran Patel, Global Head of Research & Strategy,
AXA Real Estate Investment Managers

14.45Analysing the ins and outs of joint ventures and coinvestments
  • Benefits to institutional investors and hedge funds of JV and passive equity investment opportunities in the Asian and foreign markets
  • Highlighting the attraction and unique structures used in actual case study transactions
  • Key points between the equity and developer
 
Neil Bane, Director,
The Carlton Group

15.15SPEED-NETWORKING!
     

Back again by popular demand! A hit with singles across the world, now you can meet the key players in your industry in a brief but fun environment! Through a rotating cocktail table format you will get the opportunity to meet all your fellow attendees face-to-face in just 30 minutes. Bring plenty of business cards along for a fast and furious interactive session.

 
15.30Close of Conference Day 1, Stream B
 
15.45Afternoon refreshments and opportunity to visit exhibitors
 
16.15MANAGERS ROUNDTABLE: Too much money chasing the same deals? Private equity investments during a period of abundant capital
  • Looking at the competitive investing environment, what are you investing?
  • Where are the opportunities, what are the expected returns?
  • Which markets or sectors will we see growth?
  • Managers discuss different investment methodologies
  • Deals: sources, financing, exits- some anecdotal comments
  • Future outlook on funds, markets, sentiment
 
Peter Ryder, Managing Director and Founder,
Indochina Capital
Bill Tsai, Managing Partner,
Longridge Capital Advisors, LTD
John So, Head of Fund Management,
Grosvenor
Peter Churchouse, Director - Property,
LIM Advisors Ltd.
Jason Lee, Managing Director,
The Carlyle Group
Moderator:
Kiran Patel, Global Head of Research & Strategy,
AXA Real Estate Investment Managers

17.00CASE STUDY: Making your PE property fund attractive to investors – The Luxembourg experience
  • Attractiveness of Luxembourg as prime domicile for PE real estate funds investing worldwide
  • Overview of possible structures
  • What makes theses structures attractive?
  • Typical investor type and how to attract them
  • Tailor-made packages for Global Institutional Investors
  • Ideal vehicle to attract Institutional (non-Asian) money for investments in Asia?
 
Thomas Melchior, Senior Vice President,
RBC Dexia Investor Services Bank

17.30CASE STUDY: Private equity funding strategies for a leisure/entertainment development in China
 
John M. Probandt, President - Chairman,
Rising Star Holdings

18.00The 5th annual REIW Asia Networking Cocktail Party
Hosted by
 
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Day One Stream C - DEVELOPED MARKETS
DEVELOPED MARKETS

    Chaired by

 

Richard Johnson

Managing Director, Istithmar, UAE


14.00HONG KONG Hong Kong’s role as the epicenter of China property Reits
  • Sectors, capital flows and economic overview
  • What regulatory developments are on the horizon
  • Will the development of Hong Kong’s Reit market help or hurt Singapore in the long term?
 
Justin Chiu, Executive Director,
Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited

14.30JAPAN PANEL: Capitalising on the the potential returns of this resurgent market
  • Strategies for sourcing good investment opportunities
  • Analysing J-Reit performances
  • Can the low interest environment be sustained?
  • Examining sector risk and cashflow
 
Jack Chandler, Chief Executive Officer,
LaSalle Investment Management Asia Pacific
Prof Yuichiro Kawaguchi, Graduate School of Finance, Accounting & Law,
Waseda University
Jon Tanaka, DirectorRREEF Asia, Japan,
Deutsche Securities Inc.
Moderator:
Paul Hoff, Managing Director,
FTSE International

15.20SPEED-NETWORKING!

 

Back again by popular demand! A hit with singles across the world, now you can meet the key players in your industry in a brief but fun environment! Through a rotating cocktail table format you will get the opportunity to meet all your fellow attendees face-to-face in just 30 minutes. Bring plenty of business cards along for a fast and furious interactive session.

 
16.15AUSTRALIA PANEL: The Australian capital giant goes shopping for Asian real estate
  • The diminishing supply of investment grade properties down under
  • LPTs versus Asia REITs – friends or foe?
  • Impact of offshore trusts and international assets
  • Future flows from superannuation funds
  • Exploring Australian investors’ increasing interest in Asian property
 
Sally J Haskins, Head of Property, Asia Pacific,
Russell Investment Group
Tony Dixon, Fund Manager - DRT,
DB RREEF Funds Management
Mark Ferguson, Head of Australian Real Estate Securities,
AMP Capital Investors
Moderator:
Peter Verwer, Chief Executive Officer,
Property Council of Australia

17.00USA & EUROPE PANEL: Comparison between Europe and US - position in the real estate cycle
  •     Differences in the capital markets, securitisation, lending, use of mezzanine, equity and JV structures
  • Growth/penetration of hedge funds into US and European real estate investment and lending markets
  • Observations on the Asian investors involvement in the North American and European markets – examples of major acquisitions/sales in these markets
  • Application and misapplication of the US and Europe property and capital markets – What the Asian markets can take away from the experience
 
Nico Tates, CEO,
Aberdeen Property Investors
Jurgen Herre, Managing Director,
Hines Europe
Neil Bane, Director,
The Carlton Group
Marc Weidner, Managing Director, Global Real Estate Group,
Franklin Templeton Institutional
Moderator:
Richard Johnson, Managing Director,
Istithmar

17.45Close of Conference Day 1, Stream C
 
18.00The 5th annual REIW Asia Networking Cocktail Party
Hosted by 
 
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Day Two PLENARY SESSION
Wednesday 28 June 2006

08.15Registration, breakfast and networking session
 
08.50Chairman’s opening remarks
 
Mark Ebbinghaus, Joint Head of Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure, Asia,
UBS Investment Bank

REAL ESTATE ASSET ALLOCATION AND FUND MANAGEMENT
09.00Investing in Asian real estate as a distinct asset class: What are the risks and opportunities for the institutional investor
  • Direct versus indirect real estate investments
  • Balancing real estate products in your portfolio: Breakdown of debt, equity and Reits
  • Views of real estate relative to other alternative asset classes
 
Peter Hobbs, Global Head, Real Estate and Infrastructure Research,
RREEF, United Kingdom

09.30The potent Asian nexus: High economic growth and the rise of real estate capital markets in Asia
  • Transformation of the Asian real estate landscape
  • Implications for Asian economies, real estate developers, and investors
  • Participating in Asia's growth through real estate
  • Capital flow intermediation
  • The transparency and reputation arbitrage
 
Olivier Lim, Chief Financial Officer,
CapitaLand Limited

10.00Achieving competitive returns in the global real estate market: Challenges and opportunities
  • Comparing valuations with the equity and bond markets
  • Are target returns realistic?
  • Global trends in capital flows and its favourable impact on Asia
 
James Green, Managing Director,
Citigroup Property Investors

10.30Morning refreshments and opportunity to visit exhibitors
 
10.40GLOBAL INVESTMENT MANAGERS ROUNDTABLE
 
11.00Asset allocation within a real estate portfolio: Where and what in the world are you investing? (HOT PICK!)
  • Specialised funds and advantages of indirect over direct property investment
  • Do liquidity benefits of listed property funds outweigh non listed private equity funds?
  • Comparison between listed securities, unlisted property funds and REIT structures
  • What do investors want from an Asian vehicle?
  • Have hedge funds found a new enthusiasm for property investments?
 
Timothy Bellman, Head of Research & Strategy, Asia-Pacific,
ING Real Estate Investment Management
Jack Foster, Director of Global Real Estate,
Franklin Templeton Institutional
Ben Sanderson, Director Property Research, f,
PruPIM
Mark Ferguson, Head of Australian Real Estate Securities,
AMP Capital Investors
Moderator:
David Schaefer, Managing Director, Head - Asia Pacific,
Citigroup Property Investors-Asia/Pacific

11.45PANEL: Growth of global real estate securities investing and global REITs (HOT PICK!)

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  • Impact of REIT emergence on global investing
  • Key drivers and attraction to US and foreign global investors – lessons to be learned by Asian REIT community
  • Riding on the Asian Reits boom
 
Chris Reilly, Director of Property, Asia,
Henderson Global Investors, Singapore
Charles Neo, Executive Director,
UBS AG
Danny Ekins, Managing Director & Asia Pacific Head of Property Securities,
RREEF Australia
Lee Hock Chin, Managing Director,
CapitaLand Financial Services Limited
Edward Lapuma,
W.P. Carey International LLC
Michael Smith, Managing Director & Head of Asia Real Estate, Investment Banking,
Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte.
Moderator:
Philip Levinson, Director, Client Services Asia,
LaSalle Investment Management

12.30Networking luncheon and opportunity to visit exhibitors
 
CHOOSE FROM 2 STREAMS FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSION

Delegates can hear from experts in their field on a range of topical issues, business strategies and best practices over a full afternoon. The breakout sessions are tailored for greater interaction between the presenter and the audience. Mix and match the streams and sessions or remain in the same room for knowledge with an edge.


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Day Two Stream A - IT'S A REIT WORLD!
IT’S A REIT WORLD!
Chaired by:
 
Michael Smith
Managing Director & Head of Asia Real Estate, Investment Banking,
Goldman Sachs

13.45CASE STUDY: The World’s largest REIT IPO: The Link Reit adventure
 
Victor So, Chief Executive Officer,
The Link Management Limited

14.15Development of the REIT market in Asia
 
Adam Adamczyk, Director of Equity, Capital Markets, Asia-Pacific,
HSBC

14.45PANEL DISCUSSION: Capitalising on the effective tax and regulatory regime for real estate investment cross Asia
  • Evaluating the Asian regulatory regime and jurisdiction for REITs listing – What are the breakthroughs?
  • Impact of Basel II on Real Estate Investment across Asia Pacific
  • Practical implications of the legislation: new opportunities

 

 
Christina Choi, Director of Investment Products,
Securities & Futures Commission, Hong Kong
Milton Cheng, Partner,
Baker & McKenzie
Kris Azman Abdullah, Director of Issues and Investment Division,
Securities Commission, Malaysia
Moderator:
Michael Smith, Managing Director & Head of Asia Real Estate, Investment Banking,
Goldman Sachs (Singapore) Pte.

15.20Establishing China-focused Reits: Adding value beyond the portfolio through China properties
  • Launching real estate trusts listed on overseas market aimed at China development projects – Assessing the risks, returns and obstacles
  • Cross-border / national investment hurdles
 
Peter Kim, Vice President, Asia Real Estate Investment Banking,
Lehman Brothers Japan

15.45Afternoon refreshments and opportunity to visit exhibitors
 
ANALYSING THE HOT NEW SECTORS
16.15RETAIL CASE STUDY: Examining retail real estate in China
  • Requirements for retail real estate investments
  • Issues & opportunities in the China retail real estate market
  • What are the integral components to create and execute a successful shopping mall
 
Pua Seck Guan, Chief Executive Officer,
Capitaland Retail Limited

16.45INDUSTRIAL Examining the increasing institutionalisation of the industrial sector: A look at Singapore's industrial REITs
  • Latest composition and performance
  • Critical considerations behind their acquisition strategies
  • Issues and concerns face by fund managers
 
Huey Ying Tay, Associate Director for Research & Consultancy,
Colliers International

17.15HOTEL Prospects and challenges for hotels development and investments in Asia
  • Hotel investments – Who, where and why?
  • A “REITable” asset class? Exploring the opportunities
  • Hotel finance – Finding the money
  • Buyout strategies by private equity firms
  • Staying ahead of the accelerating casino developments in Asia – What are the investment opportunities for property players?
 
Peter A Barge, Chief Executive Officer Asia Pacific,
Jones Lang LaSalle
Tony South, Senior Vice President, Development and Asset Management,
InterContinental Hotels Group
Raymond Lo, Managing Partner,
AsiaVest Partners
Moderator:
Kevin B. Murphy, Managing Director, Asiawide Hospitality Solutions,
Asiawide Hospitality Solutions

18.00End of Conference Day 2, Stream A
 
19.00All Industry Gala Dinner @ Raffles Hotel
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Day Two Stream B - ASIA'S EMERGING MARKETS
ASIA’S EMERGING MARKETS

Chaired by

 

Dan Tagliere

Principal, MacauLand Holdings Ltd, Hong Kong


13.30INDIA PANEL: The key drivers behind the rise of India real estate markets
  • What have been the significant developments in the India property market over the past few years?
  • Sector analysis of India real estate market
  • What has sparked the recent interest in private equity RE in India?
  • What key aspects of the Indian regulatory and legal structure affect private equity investors?
  • Quantifying the equity flows and venture capital flowing into Indian real estate
  • How should the region be featured in your portfolio?
  • Where do you see the key challenges and opportunities in India?
 
Siak Ching Chong, President & CEO,
Ascendas Pte Ltd
Leonard Meyer Zu Brickwedde, Chief Executive Officer – Asia,
Hypo Real Estate International
Akshaya Kumar, Chairman,
Colliers International
Sanjay Chandra, Executive Director,
Unitech Limited
Neel Raheja, CEO,
K Raheja Corp
Shravan Gupta, Managing Director,
Emaar MGF
Moderator:
Sanjay Bansal, Partner,
Ambit Corporate Finance

14.45CHINA PANEL: Bridging the gap: Gaining access to quality Chinese investment opportunities vs. attracting international money to China real estate
  • Where are the real estate investment opportunities other than the already very hot first tier cities?
  • Financial restructuring to reorganise bad debts by banks and corporates
  • Expanding investments in China through join ventures
  • What further regulatory reforms are necessary to drive real estate investments in China upwards?
 
Brian Chinappi, Managing Director, RREEF Asia,
RREEF Asia
Terence Tang, Head of China Investments,
Jones Lang LaSalle
David Edwards, National Director,
LaSalle Investment Management
Alan Liu, Regional Managing Director, North Asia,
Colliers International
Moderator:
Joel Rothstein, Partner,
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker

15.30KOREA Examining the factors driving South Korea’s real estate industry and growth
  • What are the unique and distinct characteristics about this market?
  • Which sectors and markets offer the best near-term potential? Long term?
  • What are the forces at work in the Korea debt capital market?
  • Investor appetites and preferences and why
 
Paul Keogh, Director,
RREEF Asia, DBPA Korea LLC

16.00Afternoon refreshments and opportunity to visit exhibitors
    
 
16.30MACAU PANEL: Drivers behind its transformation to an international investment destination
  • What sectors are foreign funds investing in?
  • How much impact does $15 billion in foreign direct investment make in small economy?
  • Looking at institutional and private equity investments made to date
  • Which sectors hold the most opportunity?
  • Can the government accommodate the wave of growth?
  • How can foreign funds access deals?
  • How to best gain exposure to Macau's long term growth - Direct investment vs. equities
 
David Schaefer, Managing Director, Head - Asia Pacific,
Citigroup Property Investors-Asia/Pacific
Kenneth Gaw, President & Managing Director,
Gateway Capital
Raymond Lo, Managing Partner,
AsiaVest Partners
Moderator:
Dan Tagliere, Principal,
MacauLand Holdings Ltd

17.15REST OF ASIA PANEL: Relative attraction of the alternative Asian property markets: Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan
  • Overview of the sectors, key players, risks and opportunities
  • What is it, if anything, that is holding back the markets?
  • How to make it work: public and private sector changes
  • Identifying key areas for investment
 
Rick Mayo-Smith, Managing Director and Founder,
Indochina Capital
Michael Hong, Managing Partner,
Century Asset Management Co
Sopon Pornchokchai, President,
Thai Appraisal Foundation
Ian Hamilton, General Manager - Business Development,
TICON Industrial Connection Public Company Limited
Moderator:
V. Kumar Tharmalingam, Director,
Hall Chadwick Consulting

18.00End of Conference Day 2, Stream B
 
19.00All Industry Gala Dinner @ Raffles Hotel
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