SFNet Europe: Innovating Capital Strategies - Amsterdam

March 12, 2025 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (W. Europe Standard Time)

Innovating Capital Strategies: Navigating Asset-Based Lending & Alternative Financing in a Dynamic Economy

Join us in Amsterdam, starting with a NextGen-specific event, for professionals under 40 years old.

Following a Networking Lunch, the core Chapter event will explore the evolving financing landscape, and how innovation and adaptability each play their part. Expert speakers will focus on the alternative financing and structures, including economic challenges, regulatory pressures, changing funding blends, acquisition financing and valuation considerations. The event concludes with a Drinks Reception.  

Programme: 

• 1100: NextGen Event: The Lifecycle of an ABL Deal - under 40 only
• 1230: Networking Lunch
• 1330: Welcome & Opening Remarks
• 1345: Panel: Alternative Financing & Structures
• 1445: Comfort break
• 1515: Panel: How To Use ABL Financing in a Dynamic Economy   
• 1615: Closing remarks followed by a drinks reception
• 1800: event close

Please note the programme is subject to change. Speaker announcements coming soon. 

NextGen Panel: The Lifecycle of an ABL Deal: From start to finish and beyond. Our expert panel will explore navigating the ABL Deal Lifecycle: Strategies for Success.

Speaker panel:

• David Bekkers, Senior Consultant, EY
• Alice Moserova, Associate, Squire Patton Boggs

• Adam Clancy, Operations Director, Atlantic RMS 

• Jippe Dalstra, Structurer, Deutsche Bank
• Moderator: Diederik von Königslöw, Senior Associate, NautaDutilh

Panel: Alternative Financing & Structures: With tightening regulations reshaping the lending landscape, how are businesses adapting? Our expert panel will explore:

• Economic Challenges & Regulatory Pressures: The impact of evolving regulations on lending and alternative financial structuring.

• New Structures in Alternative Financing: How non-bank lenders are innovating to fill gaps in traditional ABL financing.

Speaker panel:

• Karina Reuder, Managing Director, ABN Amro Bank N.V Syndicated Loan Origination
• Willem-Jeroen Stevens, Managing Partner, Clear Corporate Finance
• Mike Beadle, Head of Debt Advisory, Deutsche Numis

• Danielle van den Elshout, Director, Asset Based Lending, Investec 

• Moderator: Janneke de Goeij, Partner, NautaDutilh

Panel: How To Use ABL Financing in a Dynamic Economy: As businesses navigate financial challenges and strategic transitions, Asset-Based Lending (ABL) is emerging as a powerful tool. Gain expert perspectives on maximizing ABL’s potential

• ABL in Turnaround & Restructuring: Can ABL be the go-to rescue tool? Strategies for leveraging ABL in restructuring scenarios.

• Acquisition Financing with ABL: Practical insights on using ABL for buyouts, distressed acquisitions, and borrowing base trends.

• Emerging ABL Structures: The latest innovations shaping the future of ABL.

• Valuation Considerations: The critical role of auditors and valuers in assessing emerging financial structures.

Speaker panel:

• Saskia Heumakers, Restructuring & Finance Partner, NautaDutilh
• Willem Koek, Director, AXECO
• Markus Schmucker, LLM, Finance Partner, Squire Patton Boggs
• Mike Roth, Director, Asset Based Finance, Deutsche Bank AG
• Moderator: Richard Hawkins, CEO, Atlantic RMS

More speakers to be announced.

Registration: 

• SFNet members - no charge
• NextGen (under 40) - no charge
• Guest of a member €29
• Non-member €49

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Contact Information

Contact: Helen Dean

Email: europe@sfnet.com