Regulatory Environment
Infrastructure Investment In China: Myth Or Reality?
– Has the time really come for foreign and private investment in China’s infrastructure?
Regulatory Environment
Infrastructure Investment In China: Myth Or Reality?
– Has the time really come for foreign and private investment in China’s infrastructure?
– Which assets are ‘encouraged’, ‘restricted’ or ‘prohibited’ by the Chinese government?
– What factors influence the profitability or viability of investment in a Chinese infrastructure project?
Following Changing Market Structuring
– Is infrastructure moving towards a tendered market and away from a monopoly?
– What results have there been when the market in the provision of public goods has opened up?
– What other countries have had a similar pattern to China and what were the results there?
Project Sourcing
Where Are The Best Projects & How To Find Them?
– Using brokers, consultants and networks
– Forming local alliances to access projects not publicly announced
– Understanding what services / investment types are in demand before joining a tender process
Winning The Bid: Techniques To Put You Ahead Of The Competition
– Identifying areas of need in the tender process: Filling the gap
– Ensuring a high grade in qualification certification process
– Pairing up with local partners with quality services: Increase grading
Project Assessment
Doing The Due Diligence & Feasibility Studies On Infrastructure Projects
– Is this road / rail / water / port investment really going to be worth your while?
– Who are the best people to carry out your due diligence?
– What kind of models should you be applying for China projects?
Project Valuation Methodologies
– Understanding the need for evolving and more sophisticated valuation methods
– Including more secondary and tertiary factors in the decision-making process
– Making more long-term and structured decisions
– Carrying out the cost / benefit analysis based on a variety of perspectives
Who Owns The Project?
– Distinguishing between state, provincial and local governments’ projects
– What stake do the ‘Special Zones’ or ‘Economic Technological Development Zones (ETDZ)’ have?
Contracts & Agreements
Getting The Contract Right
– Deal-making skills are very important when investing in China’s public goods: How do you avoid being burnt?
– Who should be privy to the contract and its terms?
– Setting realistic KPIs for the project
– What are your exit strategies?
Project Investment Models
Understanding Possible PPP Structures In China
– Concession agreements and concession-based structures
– Controlling tariffs: Government’s role?
– Public sector support: What form does it take?
– Current opportunities
Exploring Differences Between PPPs & Regular FDI Projects
– Responsibilities and involvement of the foreign partner
– Local responsibilities
– Do you want to take on the risks – what is your investment’s risk profile?
What M&A Deals Work In China And Why?
– Do you really need to acquire a local company before investing in China’s infrastructure?
– Doing only as much as you need to
Understanding the JV Model That Will Work For You
– What kind of partnership is accepted and recognized in the type of investment you want?
– Being aware of the certification consequences of a JV: You can get a better or worse grade depending on your partner
– What do you do when you want to end the partnership?
Maximising Government / Project Owner Relationships
– Getting to the information ahead of the competition
– E.g. Hongqiao Transport Hub project: Getting your hands on a potential 240 000 sqm of investment opportunities
– Working effectively with state, provincial and local governments
Regulatory Environment
Infrastructure Investment In China: Myth Or Reality?
– Has the time really come for foreign and private investment in China’s infrastructure?
– Which assets are ‘encouraged’, ‘restricted’ or ‘prohibited’ by the Chinese government?
– What factors influence the profitability or viability of investment in a Chinese infrastructure project?
Following Changing Market Structuring
– Is infrastructure moving towards a tendered market and away from a monopoly?
– What results have there been when the market in the provision of public goods has opened up?
– What other countries have had a similar pattern to China and what were the results there?
Project Sourcing
Where Are The Best Projects & How To Find Them?
– Using brokers, consultants and networks
– Forming local alliances to access projects not publicly announced
– Understanding what services / investment types are in demand before joining a tender process
Winning The Bid: Techniques To Put You Ahead Of The Competition
– Identifying areas of need in the tender process: Filling the gap
– Ensuring a high grade in qualification certification process
– Pairing up with local partners with quality services: Increase grading
Project Assessment
Doing The Due Diligence & Feasibility Studies On Infrastructure Projects
– Is this road / rail / water / port investment really going to be worth your while?
– Who are the best people to carry out your due diligence?
– What kind of models should you be applying for China projects?
Project Valuation Methodologies
– Understanding the need for evolving and more sophisticated valuation methods
– Including more secondary and tertiary factors in the decision-making process
– Making more long-term and structured decisions
– Carrying out the cost / benefit analysis based on a variety of perspectives
Who Owns The Project?
– Distinguishing between state, provincial and local governments’ projects
– What stake do the ‘Special Zones’ or ‘Economic Technological Development Zones (ETDZ)’ have?
Contracts & Agreements
Getting The Contract Right
– Deal-making skills are very important when investing in China’s public goods: How do you avoid being burnt?
– Who should be privy to the contract and its terms?
– Setting realistic KPIs for the project
– What are your exit strategies?
Project Investment Models
Understanding Possible PPP Structures In China
– Concession agreements and concession-based structures
– Controlling tariffs: Government’s role?
– Public sector support: What form does it take?
– Current opportunities
Exploring Differences Between PPPs & Regular FDI Projects
– Responsibilities and involvement of the foreign partner
– Local responsibilities
– Do you want to take on the risks – what is your investment’s risk profile?
What M&A Deals Work In China And Why?
– Do you really need to acquire a local company before investing in China’s infrastructure?
– Doing only as much as you need to
Understanding the JV Model That Will Work For You
– What kind of partnership is accepted and recognized in the type of investment you want?
– Being aware of the certification consequences of a JV: You can get a better or worse grade depending on your partner
– What do you do when you want to end the partnership?
Maximising Government / Project Owner Relationships
– Getting to the information ahead of the competition
– E.g. Hongqiao Transport Hub project: Getting your hands on a potential 240 000 sqm of investment opportunities
– Working effectively with state, provincial and local governments
