F1F9 Academy

Welcome to the F1F9 Academy Industry Insights series. Starting with an overview of Project Finance, we have interviewed dozens of Industry experts to bring you valuable insights into the latest developments in finance. Our Industry Insights are free to watch - all you have to do is register.

Introduction to Project Finance

Morten Siersted

Chief Executive

F1F9

In the first of our Industry Insights series on Project Finance, Morten outlines the key characteristics of Project Finance transactions, what is meant by "non-recourse" in Project Finance and why analysis of the cash flows is so critical to Project Finance.

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Collaboration in Project Finance

Morten Siersted

Chief Executive

F1F9

In his second interview of the Industry Insights series, Morten discusses why the nature of Project Finance requires parties to be able to "share" the financial analysis and why this requirement has led to the development of standards in financial modelling, such as FAST.

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The Importance of the Financial Model

Andrew Watson

Managing Director

Quayle Munro

In this video Andrew explains how financial models are used to raise robust funding for a project and how the model acts as an objective test of the project's viability. He also outlines why the model is the heart of a Project Finance transaction and therefore the importance of model transparency.

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Simplicity in Financial Modelling

Moray Watt

Director

Quayle Munro

In this video you'll learn about the the dangers of a "standardised black box" model which the operator doesn't understand. Moray also explains why the modeller should always estimate the effect of a change before updating the model and how models may evolve in the future.

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Project Finance is a rewarding career

Tim Stone

Global Senior Advisor

KPMG Corporate Finance

In this interview Tim Stone shares the story of how he got involved in Project Finance and talks about one of the key deals in his career so far. He also explains why Project Finance is a career to be proud of.