This month kicked off with our first seminar of 2011, where the subject in question was property development finance (or lack of it!). For those that missed it, Mark Swetman (Project Director of Hines' Cannon Place scheme) gave a very interesting presentation showing the borrower/investor perspective and suggesting reasons why banks should now be tempted to re-enter this market. This was followed by detailed presentations from Habib Ullah and Matthew Jones (both Nabarro - our kind sponsor). The presentations are available via the APB website - please download the slides if you missed the seminar.
Tomorrow evening we are hosting one of our most popular networking events of the year, the Annual Quiz Night, where we will have over 30 teams of bankers competing for first prize and the honour that goes with it. This year's event is sponsored by Stephenson Harwood. Hope to see you all there.
Don't forget we have two events in Cannes this year and one in London for those that are not attending MIPIM. Make sure those are in your diary.
Finally, the Property Banking Forum's inaugural event will be taking place later in March (details to follow shortly). Places will be limited, so be sure to respond quickly! There will be a detailed presentation by Alex Catalano concerning the results of her recent survey for the APB/IPF followed by a panel discussion and audience questions/debate.
Not a bad start to 2011, I'm sure you will agree...
Andrew
