
Cirium LIVE Virtual Seminar
On-demand (Live date: August 25, 2021)
India Briefing – Aviation Finance & Investment
Join guest speakers from IFSCA (International Financial Services Centres Authority) and aircraft valuation experts from Ascend by Cirium in this briefing that explores opportunities in financing and investments within the Indian aviation sector.
Dipesh Shah, Head Development & International Relations, IFSCA, will deliver a keynote on the regulator’s vision to serve as an international financial platform and the benefits of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT). Ashutosh Sharma, General Manager, IFSCA, will share more details on India’s aircraft leasing initiative.
Rob Morris, Global Head of Consultancy and Thomas Kaplan, Valuations Consultant, ISTAT Appraiser at Ascend by Cirium, will provide insights to the world of aviation finance and leasing, and discuss aviation asset values and factors influencing value and risks.
Agenda
Welcome & Opening
Keynote Address
Aircraft Leasing in India
Aircraft as an Asset Class
- Why invest?
- Factors that influence value
- Ascend Leasing Returns Index
Valuations Basics
- Definitions and methodology
- Values Volatility and risk
Q&A Session
Presenters
Dipesh Shah – Head Development & International Relations, IFSCA
Ashutosh Sharma – General Manager, IFSCA
Rob Morris – Global Head of Consultancy, Ascend by Cirium
Thomas Kaplan – Valuations Consultant, ISTAT Appraiser, Ascend by Cirium
Moderator: Varun Keskar – Business Development Manager, Cirium
Presenters and Moderator
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Dipesh Shah –Head Development and International Relations, IFSCA | Ashutosh Sharma – General Manager, IFSCA | Rob Morris – Global Head of Consultancy, Ascend by Cirium | Thomas Kaplan – Valuations Consultant, ISTAT Appraiser, Ascend by Cirium | Varun Keskar – Business Development Manager, Cirium |
