Alternative Finance for Small and Medium Shipowners 2

Agenda

• What are the benefits of the features of Alternative Finance to the global shipping industry?What are the benefits of the features of Alternative Finance to the global shipping industry?
• What are the owner's requirements from the capital providers?
• Will pension fund money flow into the international shipping debt markets, and what is required in order for this to happen?
• Will the maritime green-trend accelerate in case the role of alternative finance in shipping is increasing?
• Or does an increased role of alternative finance in shipping does not have an impact on the pace of the green trend?
• Will alternative finance focus more on new-build financing or on second hand?
• Has/is the Corona situation change the supply of non-bank money to the industry?
• What will be the future role of European and global banks in the industry (in the context of the increased role of alternative finance providers)?
• How do shipping companies choose an appropriate lender?
• Are there any positive tailwinds in the financing space ?
• Lending has become extremely diverse; what are they most common structures in alternative financing ?
• How do alternative financiers navigate through the regulations and how can they remain flexible ?
• What are the uncertainties / concerns around alternative financing ?
• To what extent do you think alternative financing is becoming mainstream ?
• Is there competition between banks and alternative capital providers ?
• How about technology ? what does alternative finance and fintech mean for the shipping industry ?