Last 14th and 15th of November, Hipoges participated as Platinum Sponsor at the DDC Investor Summit 2024 – Europe & The Middle East. This 11th edition in Athens was held at the prestigious Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso Resort in the city.
A must-attend event for alternative investors and asset managers seeking innovative strategies in a constantly evolving financial landscape. With a clear focus on networking and the enriching exchange of ideas, this summit provided a platform to discuss topics such as asset allocation, debt alternatives, distressed assets, digital ecosystems, sustainable practices, among others.
With representation from over 30 countries and an attendance exceeding 400 participants, the DDC Investor Summit 2024 – Europe & The Middle East featured more than 100 speakers who shared their knowledge and insights on the world of alternative investments.
Among the attendees, Hipoges was represented by delegates such as Claudio Panunzio Managing Partner & Co-CEO and Nikitas Zisimos CEO of Alsvit. Additionally, our Chief Business Development Officer Luigi Izzo participated as a speaker in the panel ‘Dynamics and trends of the Southern European NPL markets’.
Day 1 Panels at the DDC Investor Summit 2024 – Europe & The Middle East
The first day featured six engaging panels, with breaks for essential networking coffees.
- Secondary Market Updates
Discussions covered the creation of opportunities in loan portfolios, the impact of regulations and interest rate changes driving transparency needs, and the role of technology in improving liquidity in mature markets.
- Servicing Market Developments & Innovations
This panel focused on advanced analytics for decision-making, regulatory changes and compliance strategies, as well as technological innovations in NPL management.
- Maximizing Opportunities with Asset-Backed Lending (ABL)
Topics covered included leveraging ABL flexibility to meet diverse financing needs, integrating new asset classes into ABL structures, and utilizing technological advancements to streamline origination, administration, and risk management.
- Emerging Trends in the Cypriot Investment Landscape
The panel explored market dynamics, including key sectors such as ICT, tourism, hospitality, maritime transport, and education, which are driving new investment opportunities in Cyprus.
- Distressed Assets & Real Estate | Current Market Insights
This discussion explored sources of distressed real estate opportunities, sustainable strategies to meet REO demand, and preparations for managing maturity and negotiations of REO assets.
- Evolution of ESG in Investment Decision-Making
Panelists discussed how ESG considerations are integrated into investment decisions from early stages, their influence on due diligence, and the implications of green financing under EU regulations.
Day 2 at the DDC Investor Summit 2024 – Europe & The Middle East
Building on the insights from Day 1, the second day featured seven additional panels:
- Dynamics & Trends Shaping the South Europe NPL Markets
In this panel, our Chief Business Development Officer, Luigi Izzo, highlighted opportunities in Italy, Spain and Greece. Discussions focused on identifying promising sectors and assets for NPL investors in Italy, analyzing Spain’s current economic conditions and opportunities were discussed, and exploring the perspectives and potential opportunities of Greece’s mature market.
- The Middle East’s Growing NPL Market: Unlocking Potential
This session reviewed market size, growth areas, key sectors, and regional differences in legal frameworks, and NPL investment strategies in the Middle East.
- Restructuring Insights & Best Practices
The panel explored innovative strategies to revitalise distressed assets, with insights on legal frameworks and extrajudicial approaches to restructuring.
- Emerging Trends in Real Estate and Infrastructure Investments
Topics included key drivers of decarbonisation and digitisation, challenges in fund accounting and management, and risk minimization strategies through outsourcing real estate fund operations.
- Distressed Hotel & Hospitality Investment
Panelists examined what investors are currently seeking, strategies to raise hotel standards with minimal investment, and ways to optimise the operation of Mediterranean hotels.
- Insolvency, Asset Recovery and Litigation Funding
The panel addressed innovative strategies for navigating complex legal processes, optimizing financial strategies, and effectively recovering assets while securing litigation funding.
- LP Insights on Illiquid Assets | Opportunities & Risks
The final panel explored diversification strategies, evaluating the performance and risk characteristics of illiquid investments, and building resilient portfolios through optimized allocations.
Hipoges participation in the DDC Investor Summit 2024 – Europe & The Middle East reinforces the commitment of the company to innovate and mark leadership in the asset management and real estate servicing sectors. Events like these are essential to share knowledge, foster collaborations and continue to drive the transformation of our industry.
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