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Pre-Hedging Strategies: Mitigating Interest Rate Risk in Development Pipelines
Renewable energy project economics are exposed to rising rates between signing of an offtake agreement and financial close. Rising rates ultimately translate to higher interest payments, directly impacting project cash flows and IRR. Infrastructure developers can pre-hedge this risk for projects being financed in the near future. Pre-hedges can take various forms, each with specific use cases and trade-offs.
In this 75-minute webinar, you will learn how to:
Use pre-hedging as a strategic advantage in times of volatility
Understand the most common concerns related to pre-hedging
Identify the best use cases for pre-hedging and when it should be applied
Determine and negotiate the most important elements in pre-hedging documentation
Navigate the accounting implications in pre-hedging strategies
Level: Intermediate
Advanced Preparation: Some basic knowledge of derivatives is recommended, but not required
Prerequisites: None
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
CPE Credit(s): Up to 1.5
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
SOFR Loans Are Here - What You Need to Know Now!
CPE-Eligible Webcast Offered On
December 21
at 12:00PM EST
After December 31, 2021, US bank regulators will not permit new LIBOR-based loans, and LIBOR-based swaps will only be permitted to hedge existing LIBOR exposures.
SOFR is the ARRC-recommended replacement benchmark, and some banks are beginning to offer SOFR-based loans and hedges. Are you ready?
In this 1-hour webcast, you will:
Learn about the different SOFR alternatives and trends in the market
Pick up negotiating tips on appropriate SOFR spread adjustments to your existing loan spreads, which could save you money
Gain valuable insight into the SOFR-based derivatives market
Get an update on the LIBOR transition in the US and globally
Learn about the latest LIBOR transition developments from the FASB
Bring back key takeaways to your teams on what you can and should be doing now to help you company through the transition
Benefit from Riverside's direct experience in negotiating SOFR-based bilateral and syndicated loans, multicurrency facilities, and hedging contracts with banks, deal teams, and legal teams.
Interested in learning more? Stay for an extra 30-minute bonus session, and earn an extra 0.5 hours of CPE credit!
Level: Intermediate
Advanced Preparation: None
Prerequisites: None
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
CPE Credit(s): Up to 1.5
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
SOFR Loans Are Here - What You Need to Know Now!
CPE-Eligible Webcasts Offered On:
December 17 and December 21
at 12:00PM EST
After December 31, 2021, US bank regulators will not permit new LIBOR-based loans, and LIBOR-based swaps will only be permitted to hedge existing LIBOR exposures.
SOFR is the ARRC-recommended replacement benchmark, and some banks are beginning to offer SOFR-based loans and hedges. Are you ready?
In this 1-hour webcast, you will:
Learn about the different SOFR alternatives and trends in the market
Pick up negotiating tips on appropriate SOFR spread adjustments to your existing loan spreads, which could save you money
Gain valuable insight into the SOFR-based derivatives market
Get an update on the LIBOR transition in the US and globally
Learn about the latest LIBOR transition developments from the FASB
Bring back key takeaways to your teams on what you can and should be doing now to help you company through the transition
Benefit from Riverside's direct experience in negotiating SOFR-based bilateral and syndicated loans, multicurrency facilities, and hedging contracts with banks, deal teams, and legal teams.
Interested in learning more? Stay for an extra 30-minute bonus session, and earn an extra 0.5 hours of CPE credit!
Level: Intermediate
Advanced Preparation: None
Prerequisites: None
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
CPE Credit(s): Up to 1.5
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
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Ready or Not, Here It Comes - the LIBOR Transition Is Upon Us
Borrowers that rely on LIBOR in their debt and derivative contracts need to be prepared for a world without LIBOR. We want you to be ready, and the regulators expect it. Discuss the latest developments and milestones, the ISDA Protocol and how to adhere, regulator expectations for SOFR-based loans, and ARRC recommended practices to help you prepare.
Join Riverside’s Joyce Frost as Moderator, with:
· Tom Wipf, ARRC Chairman and Vice-Chairman at Morgan Stanley
· Tess Virmani, Associate General Counsel and EVP, LSTA
· Jason Granet, MD and Head of LIBOR Transition at Goldman Sachs
As we cross the next milestone of the transition, we want you to be ready and informed.
Basics of Derivatives and Hedge Accounting
This session will provide a high-level overview of the main uses of derivatives. We will also be discussing the advantages and disadvantages of hedge accounting, hedged risks, and relevant documentation needed for reporting under ASC 815.
AFP 2020 Annual Conference
Join Riverside in a panel discussion at AFP’s Annual Conference, to be presented this year in a virtual format. More Info
Navigating the LIBOR Transition: the days of LIBOR are numbered, and borrowers that rely on this key benchmark for loans, debt, or derivatives need to prepare for the phase-out after 2021! Join leaders in the industry for an informative discussion on the most recent updates on the transition, the ins-and-outs of the ARRC proposed replacement language, and what you should be thinking about and doing now to prepare for the phase-out. Attendees will hear from panelists Tom Wipf, Chairman of the ARRC; Nik Mathews, Partner at Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe; and Jason Granet, Head of LIBOR Transition at Goldman Sachs and ARRC Committee Member. Moderated by Joyce Frost, Co-Founder and Partner at Riverside Risk Advisors, the discussion will highlight practical and commercial implications of the transition away from LIBOR and how to be ready when it happens.
Demystifying Derivatives and Hedge Accounting
This session will provide a high-level overview of the main areas of hedge accounting. We will be discussing the advantages and disadvantages of hedge accounting, hedged risks, and relevant documentation needed for reporting under ASC 815.