IR Webinar: An Introduction to Debt IR

This webinar will provide an overview of debt capital markets and the role investor relations can play. The webinar is aimed at those who would like to develop their understanding of debt issuance and the differences between debt investors and shareholders. The event will be hosted by Angela Catlin who heads up debt investor relations at The Co-operative Bank.

This webinar will cover:

  • Introduction to debt capital markets
  • The end to end process of issuance
  • Rating agencies and their role
  • Debt IR vs Equity IR
  • Benefits of dedicated IR

Moderator: Angela Catlin

Head of Investor Relations, Corporate Affairs and Brand, The Co-operative Bank

Head of Investor Relations, Corporate Affairs and Brand, The Co-operative Bank

Angela joined The Co-operative Bank in July 2023 as Head of Investor Relations and her role was expanded to include media and PR, partnerships, ESG and Brand in June 2024. Before that Angela was Associate Director of Investor Relations at Lloyds Banking Group, where she worked in a variety of roles spanning 12 years. Angela is a chartered accountant and holds of the CIR qualification.

Guest speaker: William Appleyard

Managing Director, Head of FI DCM UK/Ireland & Australia, NatWest

Managing Director, Head of FI DCM UK/Ireland & Australia, NatWest

Will is Head of FI DCM UK/Ireland & Australia at NatWest Markets. He joined the firm in 2013 and has worked in a range of teams including Debt Capital Markets Origination, Capital Solutions, Balance Sheet Advisory and NatWest Group Treasury. In his role he currently leads debt capital markets origination for UK, Irish and Australian Financial Institution clients. Specifically he has led the execution for RMBS, Covered Bond, Senior and Capital bond issues and advises issuers on investor engagement to support their transaction objectives.

Guest speaker: Angus Berkeley

Vice President, FI Debt Capital Markets, Commercial & Institutional, NatWest Markets

Vice President, FI Debt Capital Markets, Commercial & Institutional, NatWest Markets

Angus joined NatWest Markets in 2022 and has worked within UK & Ireland Banks and Building Societies DCM coverage since 2019, executing a number of Covered Bond, Senior and Capital bond transactions for issuers including OSB Group, Co-operative Bank, Shawbrook, TSB, Santander UK and NatWest Group.
Angus focuses on the UK challenger bank sector, and recently worked on the establishment of Shawbrook’s EMTN programme, in addition to the Co-operative Bank’s new covered bond programme.

Guest speaker: Aaron Dougherty

Head of Creditor Relations, S&P Global

Bio & photo to follow.

Guest speaker: Lucia Pitteri

Business Development Associate Director, S&P Global Ratings

Business Development Associate Director, S&P Global Ratings

Lucia Pitteri is Business Development Associate Director at S&P Global Ratings. As part of her role, Lucia focuses on business development activities in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands covering credit ratings and sustainable finance.

Prior to joining S&P in 2019, Lucia worked in the financial sector in Frankfurt. Lucia holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from Maastricht University and a Master’s Degree in International Finance from the University of Glasgow.

Dates

  • 4.00pm to 5.00pm Tuesday 1 October, 2024

Location

  • Online

With thanks to our Events Programme Sponsor

Open to all Members and Non-members

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  • Free to Members
    £0
  • Non-members - £25 + VAT
    £30