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Bankers' Boot Camp 2020
Bankers' Boot Camp 2020
Grant Thornton National Bankers’ Boot Camp
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Banker sessions:
- Restructuring opportunities out of COVID
- Insolvent customers – critical considerations for the Bank
- Considerations when appointing an Investigating Accountant
- The role of Alternate Debt and Private Equity in a post COVID environment
- Strategies for Businesses in the current VUCA world
- Distressed Property & Construction – red flags or an opportunity?
Industry sessions:
- Agribusiness, Food & Beverage
- Financial Services
- Retail
- Life Sciences
- Education
- Energy & Resources
- Manufacturing
- Real Estate & Construction
Restructuring opportunities out of COVID
Matt Byrnes will lead our expert panel through a discussion on the status of the restructuring environment and the impact of recently announced changes, including:
- Enforcement moratoriums (currently extended to the end of December);
- Proposed law reforms impacting small business;
- Options available to corporates and larger businesses including Safe Harbour;
- Comparisons to UK and US restructuring regimes
This session is focused on all bankers who are seeking to better understand the restructuring options available to the bank’s customers.
Speakers:
Speakers:
- Matt Byrnes - National Head of Restructuring Advisory, Grant Thornton Australia
- Scott Atkins - Head of Risk Advisory, Norton Rose Fullbright
- John Winter - Chief Executive Officer, ARITA
Insolvent customers – critical considerations for the Bank
In times when the bank’s customers may be experiencing some form of financial distress, acting early and understanding your rights are key. Tianne and Lisa will provide an overview of formal insolvency administrations, with a focus on the impact on the bank when a customer appoints. This session will identify the key early warning signs to look out for in a customer, and highlight issues in relation to restructuring and turnaround options. Consideration will also be given to the assets available to the bank, and the priorities and rights of different creditors, including the bank, in a formal insolvency scenario.
This session is focused on bankers who are new to the asset management or workout areas, or those wanting a refresher on how formal insolvencies will impact customers post-Covid.
Speakers:
- Tianne Nagy-Jones - Director, Financial Advisory, Grant Thornton Australia
- Lisa Gibb - Director, Financial Advisory, Grant Thornton Australia
Considerations when appointing an Investigating Accountant
The option to engage an IA or IBR can provide the Bank with transparency and visibility into the customer’s business in order to better inform future lending decisions. It can also assist the customer in navigating through key challenges they may be facing in their business. Said Jahani will consider the following as part of this session:
- What is the purpose of an IA/IBR?
- What are the benefits for both Bank and customer?
- Ensuring the IA/IBR process delivers value
- Considerations for how to scope an IA/IBR engagement
Speaker:
- Said Jahani - National Managing Partner of Financial Advisory, Grant Thornton Australia
The role of Alternate Debt and Private Equity in a post COVID environment
Paul Gooley, National Head of Corporate Finance, will facilitate a panel discussion with experts including exploring the role of Alternate Debt and Private Equity (PE) in a post Covid environment. Both Alternate Debt and PE can provide a solution for the Bank’s customers in the right circumstances, and there is an expectation that opportunities for these solutions are likely to increase in 2021. What are providers looking for in a customer? What do bank customers need to be doing to best position themselves to attract funding? These and other questions will be tackled by our expert panel.
This session is focused on any banker interested in understanding the opportunities for Alternate Lenders and Private Equity to provide solutions to the bank’s customers.
Speakers:
- Paul Gooley - National Head of Corporate Finance, Grant Thornton Australia
- Adrian Loader - Founding Partner, Allegro Funds
- Justin Ferrier - Managing Director, Asian Private Credit, Blackrock
Strategies for Businesses in the current VUCA world
In the current VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) world and like no time before, the bank’s customers are being challenged to improve profitability, and to adapt, restructure and grow. In this session, Graham will look at a number of strategies and concepts available, as well as sharing questions for bankers to use to challenge customers in the way they optimise their business today, whilst focusing on their business of the future. Graham will reference client stories and well known case studies from the Corporate and Sporting world to support bankers to engage with customers.
This session is focused on the traditional business banking segment and their related mid-market customers.
Speaker:
- Graham Killer - Partner - Financial Advisory, Grant Thornton Australia
Distressed Property & Construction – red flags or an opportunity?
In late 2019, our Grant Thornton industry panel session explored key issues facing the sector including delayed and failed settlements, fewer offshore investors, tighter development finance, the impact of a changing retail sector on valuations, and increased regulation. Less than 2 months later, Covid-19 was identified in China. By March this year, many sectors had been forced to close as the country braced for an extended lock-down and dire economic forecasts. Then came announcement of the most significant packages of government stimulus and mandated financial relief for businesses in our lifetimes, resulting in a boom certain sectors. As state and federal government stimulus packages expire, what are the key areas of risk and opportunity for participants in the real estate and construction sector? Phil Campbell-Wilson will lead our expert panel comprising alternate lending, development and building specialists drawing on their experiences to provide insights into the key risks and challenges facing new and existing developments, and solutions for navigating through the current crisis.
This session is focused on any banker interested in understanding the risks, challenges and opportunities in this key sector.
Speakers:
- Philip Campbell-Wilson - Partner - Financial Advisory, Grant Thornton Australia
- Cameron Crichton - Partner - Financial Advisory, Grant Thornton Australia
- George Ajaka - Managing Director, White & Partners
- Scott Gray-Spencer - Executive Managing Director, CBRE
Agribusiness, Food & Beverage: Cultivating growth
The Australian agribusiness, food & beverage sector has been remarkably resilient – and regularly, the envy of the world. With this also comes significant global demand on the industry, which is expected to grow. In this webinar we discuss the opportunities for the sector despite a global pandemic, and the roles innovation and policy play in supporting this demand and grow.
Speakers:
- Tony Pititto - National Head of Agribusiness, Food & Beverage, Grant Thornton Australia
- Cameron Bacon - Partner - Corporate Finance, Grant Thornton Australia
- Sandie Boswell - Partner - Innovation Incentives, Grant Thornton Australia
Unpacking the Federal Budget for Financial Services
Financial Services organisations are the policy partners and shock absorbers for the economy – integral in implementing the many initiatives put forward by the Federal Government and providing hardship support for those most impacted by COVID-19. For banks to continue to provide support there needs to be continued support and guarantees from Government. In this webinar our Financial Services specialists as they discuss key takeaways from the budget and areas of focus for the sector.
Speakers:
- Madeleine Mattera - National Head of Financial Services, Grant Thornton Australia
- Andrew Barrah - Partner - Specialist Tax, Grant Thornton Australia
- Sandie Boswell - Partner - Innovation Incentives, Grant Thornton Australia
- Himashini Weerarante - Partner - Tax, Grant Thornton Australia
Retail therapy for the good of our economy
As retailers face a new shopping landscape coming out of this downturn, revising and reshaping their operations and business models to meet this changed demand can be more daunting than ever. Listen back to our webinar, where our experts discuss how retailers can respond to this new environment, Government incentives and other measures available to support the sector.
Speakers:
- Luke Ritchie - National Head of Retail and Consumer Products, Grant Thornton Australia
- Michael Catterall - Head of Tax - Sydney, Grant Thornton Australia
The Future of Life Sciences
This Life Sciences webinar explores some of the key themes highlighted in our 10 year industry report. The sector has never been more important or more in the public eye. Medical manufacturing is a priority industry of the modern manufacturing initiative. We saw the proposed changes to the R&D incentive rolled back and an additional $2b of investment injected into the R&D Tax Incentive scheme. Investor appetite for medical devices and pharmaceuticals – always strong – is now even higher off the back of COVID.
Speakers:
- Michael Cunningham - Partner & National Head of Life Sciences, Grant Thornton Australia
- Lorraine Chiroiu - CEO, AusBiotech
- Sukvinder Heyer - Partner - Innovation Incentives, Grant Thornton Australia
Higher education & schools: Optimise your back office to improve value and focus on efficiency
This school and higher education webinar looks at the role of the back office and how it can be optimised to improve value and efficiency. Education leaders will see pressure on future enrolments and competition to attract students intensify as the economy continues to deal with the fallout from COVID. How can costs be maintained or reduced, and better outcomes achieved at the same time?
Speakers:
- Stuart McDowall - National Head of Education, Grant Thornton Australia
- Kristy Fotiadis - Partner - Consulting, Grant Thornton Australia
- Lindy Richardson - Partner - Employment, Safety & People, Maddocks
How did the resources sector fare in the Federal Budget?
Although it has been subject to inconsistent funding over the past decade, Australia’s energy and resources sector has shown remarkable stability. The sector is fundamental to our economy. In response to COVID-19, it’s clear the sector will have an important role to play in job creation, sovereign capability and “growing” out of the recession. With this increased focus it’s important to understand what level of government support might be available to you – and how to take advantage of it. In this webinar we discuss how the announcements made during last month’s Federal Budget might impact your business, and what opportunities may arise.
Speakers:
- Tim Hands - Partner - Tax, Grant Thornton Australia
- Mark Trewhella - Partner - Tax, Grant Thornton Australia
Manufacturing industry: why the sector has never been better placed for growth
COVID-19 has highlighted Australia’s over-reliance on global supply chains, which we know can be fragile and make us vulnerable. It’s resulted in our local manufacturers pivoting quickly to pick up the slack. There’s also been a positive shift in sentiment, both from government, businesses and consumers about supporting Australian-made. The Government has been canvassing the sector to see how Australia might be able to become more self-sufficient in the long run. The Budget has provided further detail around what the future of manufacturing in Australia will look like. In this webinar Grant Thornton and Senator for South Australia, Rex Patrick, explore these industry opportunities, special insights into what lies ahead, and how business can capitalise on the changing landscape.
While setting the right political framework will encourage investment, we need to go further in influencing the right generational investment and public permission COVID has provided – let’s not miss the opportunity.
Speakers:
- Michael Climpson - Partner & National Head of Manufacturing, Grant Thornton Australia
- Mark Phillips - Partner - Private Advisory, Grant Thornton Australia
- Jacky Millership - Partner - Innovation Incentives, Grant Thornton Australia
- Senator Rex Patrick - Senator for South Australia
Real Estate and Construction in a post-COVID-19 world
The Real Estate and Construction industries have certainly felt the impact of COVID-19 in a number of ways – from Landlords that have been mandated to provide relief to their business tenants and those businesses that have had their go-to-market model or customer base impacted by restrictions to the upsides provided through housing stimulus and infrastructure announcements. The Federal Budget’s recent stimulus announcements, with further expected from the state budgets - will continue to be key to the sectors’ recovery journey.
In this panel discussion, our industry experts will explore the key changes and trends occurring in the market in adapting to the impacts of the pandemic and share their insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead. The discussion will touch on market fundamentals and forecasts and what industry participants need to be thinking about in the short-to-medium term (particularly in a post-JobKeeper and rent relief environment), and the longer-term impact of falling migration and foreign investment on the sector.
In this panel discussion, our industry experts will explore the key changes and trends occurring in the market in adapting to the impacts of the pandemic and share their insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead. The discussion will touch on market fundamentals and forecasts and what industry participants need to be thinking about in the short-to-medium term (particularly in a post-JobKeeper and rent relief environment), and the longer-term impact of falling migration and foreign investment on the sector.
Speakers:
- Sian Sinclair - National Head of Real Estate & Construction , Grant Thornton Australia
- Ken Morrison - CEO, Property Council of Australia
- Tony Crabb - Vice Chairman Advisory Board, Blackoak Capital
- Raynuha Sinnathamby - Managing Director, Springfield City Group
For more information please contact:
Matt Byrnes
Partner & National Head of Restructuring Advisory
D +61 3 8663 6010
T +61 3 8320 2222
E [email protected]