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Masterclass: PFI/PPP Financial Modelling for Bids
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6th December 2010,
London
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SMI Training presents...
PFI/PPP Financial Modelling for Bids
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Masterclass: PPP/PFI Training Course
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10th December 2009,
London
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The PFI/PPP Training Course takes you through the key aspects which need to be covered in a PFI/PPP
project. By attending you will gain a comprehensive overview of PFI/PPP from one of the leading law
firms acting in this area.
Now in its sixth season this is a popular course - please book early to avoid disappointment.
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Masterclass: Post Financial Close Modelling
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4th December 2009,
London
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After achieving financial close for a PFI/PPP project there is the need for ongoing financial
management. This should address the needs of lenders, shareholders and management to the SPV. In
order to manage the financial risks a post financial close or operating financial model is required.
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Masterclass: Cost Reduction
In Economically Challenging Times
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1st December 2009,
London
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In economically challenging times the ability to effectively reduce cost in organisations and projects without damaging the quality of our products is essential for survival. This unique event will provide attendees with just that. Delivered by a much sought after and experienced chartered management accountant and engineer who has produced some of the best known publications in this area his Masterclass will be an invaluable training day..... |
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Masterclass: EPC Contracts in the Middle East
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16th July 2009,
London
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Attend this Master Class to gain valuable insight into the rapidly evolving world of EPC Contracts in the Middle East. This unique event will focus on challenges facing developers, lenders and contractors in emerging market projects in the current business environment. Participants will leave with an understanding of the key areas which are relevant for them in construction projects in the Middle East and options to manage their..... |
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Masterclass: Introduction to Project Finance
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7th July 2009,
London
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Project finance is not only one of the most popular methods of raising finance for major energy, infrastructure and transport projects, but also one of the safest kinds of structured credit for banks. This masterclass will introduce the fundamental drivers and techniques of successful project financings, and discuss how borrowers can achieve the best terms and loan pricing in the current project finance market. |
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Masterclass: PPP/PFI Training Course
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6th July 2009,
London
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SMi are proud to present their summer master class... In association with: Simmons & Simmons Following the eminent success of our December 2008 class, we are proud to introduce once again our PPP/PFI Training Course, held by expert law firm Simmons |
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Masterclass: Introduction to Project Finance
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4th December 2008,
London
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Project finance is not only one of the most popular methods of raising finance for major energy, infrastructure and transport projects, but also one of the safest kinds of structured credit for banks. This masterclass will introduce the fundamental drivers and techniques of successful project financings, and discuss how borrowers can achieve the best terms and loan pricing in the current project finance market. |
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Masterclass: Performance & Efficiency Improvement
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4th December 2008,
London
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Efficiency programmes – Are you on top of your game? Global competition and public sector budgetary pressures have meant that in recent years few organisations have avoided the blunt axe of efficiency programmes, cos |
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Masterclass: Conducting Successful Waste Infrastructure Projects
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2nd December 2008,
London
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This one day masterclass will cover the essentials of Waste PFI and PPP and take you through the key issues in procuring, bidding for, project managing and completing a major waste project and the increasing relevance of renewable energy to the waste sector. With a focused insight into the latest developments in a dynamic market, it will be of interest to authorities and to new entrants and existing participants in waste, energy and..... |
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Masterclass: PPP/PFI Training Course
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1st December 2008,
London
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The PFI/PPP Training Course takes you through the key aspects which need to be covered in a PFI/PPP project. By attending you will gain a comprehensive overview of PFI/PPP from one of the leading law firms acting in this area. . Now in its fourth season this is a popular course - please book early to avoid disappointment. |
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Masterclass: IFRS – Impact on UK PFI
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2nd July 2008,
London
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This half day MasterClass is designed to bring attendees up to date with the changing landscape in accoutancy practices for PPP and PFI in the UK. Focusing on IFRIC12 and the private sector perspective the workshop will discuss the affects that the move to International Financial Reporting Standards will have on all aspects of the UK PFI Industry and how businesses can best prepare themselves for the changes in accountancy procedures. About..... |
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Masterclass: Modelling for Refinancing & Secondary Markets for PFI Projects
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1st July 2008,
London
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The process of refinancing and extracting additional value from PFI assets is now widely established in both the UK and mainland Europe. This course will provide delegates with an understanding of the benefits and mechanics of refinancing PFI models and the value optimisation strategies used by secondary buyers of PFI projects. It will cover both the commercial aspects of the process and the modelling implications. There will be particular..... |
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Masterclass: Risk Assessment in PPP Projects
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1st July 2008,
London
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The Masterclass will focus on all aspects of risk management in the procurement process across all the main sectors. You will examine the various types of risks and how best to allocate them. Enhance your performance by understanding the benefits of risk assessment and mastering risk analysis through technical reviews of ratings and refinancing. • . |
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Masterclass: Conducting Successful Waste PFI Projects
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5th December 2007,
London
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Are you involved in, or planning to be involved in, a Waste project? If so, do not miss this essential one day course covering everything you need to know about Waste PPP/PFI. This one day Masterclass will cover the essentials of Waste PFI and PPP and take you through the key issues in procuring, bidding for, project managing and completing a major waste project. Ex |
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Masterclass: PFI/PPP Training Course
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3rd December 2007,
London
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The PFI/PPP Training Course takes you through the key aspects which need to be covered in a PFI/PPP project. By attending you will gain a comprehensive overview of PFI/PPP from one of the leading law firms acting in this area. Now in it's third season this is a popular course - please book early to avoid disappointment. Th |
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Masterclass: Dispute Resolution in PPP/PFI
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5th July 2007,
London
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PPP/PFI has been relatively free from disputes but the high values involved mean that disputes can become a serious problem. This interactive Masterclass will analyse where disputes are likely to arise, what types of contractual dispute resolution procedures are available, equivalent project relief, interface agreements, benchmarking and market testing and areas of caution for all players in PFI projects. Forewarned is forearmed – can you..... |
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Masterclass: Become an Informed Client - PPP in Rail
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5th July 2007,
London
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How do you manage multi-faceted infrastructure projects? When dealing with suppliers should you subsidise, incentivise or penalise in order to achieve the results you want? Do your suppliers and advisors really understand your needs? Is PPP right for you? Based on the rail sector this half day Masterclass draws on real examples to help you start the process of becoming a truly informed client. About your masterclass leader: |
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Masterclass: Senior Funding for PFI Projects
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3rd July 2007,
London
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This workshop offers an introduction to the senior funding market for PFI projects including products, credit issues, documentation and approaches to evaluation. You will receive expert advise on: Senior funding instruments such as bank debt, monoline wrapped bank debt and monoline wrapped bonds. Alternatives and interest rate and inflation swaps. The credit process including the role of the credit committee, principal credit issues and..... |
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Masterclass: PFI Financial Modelling Case Study
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3rd July 2007,
London
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Are you about to make a mistake in your PPP/PFI project? The complexity of these deals and their associated risks mean that it is essential for all parties to be able to construct efficient and accurate financial models. This Masterclass will illustrate some of the practical issues involved in developing and running models in support of a PFI bid using examples from a recent real life model. Attend this Masterclass to ensure that you know how..... |
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