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Sebastian Ong talks about technology trends, leadership and building digital systems that matter.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_cliffordcapital-teamcliffordcapital-infrastructurecredit-activity-7317719626098823169-sT5F?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAdDyJABLXwXBAH0SqyCsGnUxHJwuWwRbfA">here</a>

One Minute Q&A with Sebastian Ong, Clifford Capital’s Group Head of Technology

Clifford Capital is proud to have taken home the APAC Bond of the Year Award at the IJGlobal Awards held at Singapore’s Raffles Hotel this week. We were recognised for our Bayfront Infrastructure Capital V (BIC V) issuance - our fifth successful Infrastructure Asset-Backed Securities (IABS) transaction. Clifford Capital Markets &amp; Investor Services, represented by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-tan-797a49110/">Nicholas Tan</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-woon-zy/">Bryan Woon</a>, picked up the award.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_iabs-infrastructurecredit-asia-activity-7316279656679149571-tzqK?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAdDyJABLXwXBAH0SqyCsGnUxHJwuWwRbfA">here</a>

Clifford Capital wins the APAC Bond of the Year Award at the IJGlobal Awards

On the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr (Aidilfitri), we came together to share some delicious food and appreciate the spirit of community at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=cliffordcapital&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7312759485280751616" download="file">#CliffordCapital</a>. Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri &amp; Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate!Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_cliffordcapital-lifeatcliffordcapital-teamcliffordcapital-activity-7312759485280751616-5RmE?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAdDyJABLXwXBAH0SqyCsGnUxHJwuWwRbfA">here</a>

Celebrating Hari Raya Puasa at Clifford Capital

Q: What is your role at Clifford Capital? A: I am an Executive Director with the Group Risk function. Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, I lead ESG and Climate Risk, Operational Risk and other areas of Non-Financial Risk.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_risk-infrastructure-transition-activity-7308306296259207168-9Rei?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAdDyJABLXwXBAH0SqyCsGnUxHJwuWwRbfA">here</a>

One Minute Q&A with Kellie Chua, Clifford Capital’s Executive Director, Group Risk

Issuance significantly oversubscribed, attracted various institutional investors, 44% of portfolio green, social assetsFind out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theasset.com/article/53618/clifford-prices-us527-million-infra-asset-backed-securities">The Asset</a>

Clifford prices US$527 million infra asset-backed securities

Clifford Capital prices US$527 million infrastructure asset-backed securities

We have another proud moment this week as Clifford Capital received two awards at the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/financeasia/">FinanceAsia</a> Achievement Awards 2024 in Hong Kong. Clifford Capital Markets &amp; Investor Services, represented by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-tan-797a49110/">Nicholas Tan</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-woon-zy/">Bryan Woon</a>, picked up two awards for Bayfront Infrastructure Capital V (“BIC V”). They were: Best Project Finance Deal - APAC and Singapore (Winner) Best ESG Issuer - APAC&nbsp;(Highly Commended) FinanceAsia’s Achievement Awards recognise accomplishments in the financial sector across the Asia Pacific and as usual, the competition was fierce.&nbsp; Congratulations to all the winners, and finalists, and to the entire team at Clifford Capital Markets &amp; Investor Services for once again demonstrating the firm’s&nbsp;capability in offering high-quality infrastructure debt products&nbsp;to help bridge the infrastructure financing gap in the Asia Pacific!Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_cliffordcapital-iabs-awards-activity-7301036181838868480-h_3R?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAdDyJABLXwXBAH0SqyCsGnUxHJwuWwRbfA">here</a>

Clifford Capital wins two awards at the FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2024

Last Friday, our Clifford Capital team gathered at Sentosa for a day of fun, teamwork and friendly competition! We kicked things off with&nbsp;energizing icebreakers&nbsp;before diving into an exciting island-wide Monopoly Challenge, where teams battled it out for attractive prizes! We wrapped up the day with a delightful dinner at Quayside Isle, celebrating our achievements and strengthening our bonds! Here’s to more unforgettable team moments!Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_lifeatcliffordcapital-teamcliffordcapital-activity-7299619090145366016-yJYM?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAdDyJABLXwXBAH0SqyCsGnUxHJwuWwRbfA">here</a>

Team Building at Clifford Capital

In this podcast with LSE Focal Point, Audra Low, the CEO of Clifford Capital Private Limited, dives into the shifting dynamics of infrastructure debt financing, the role of institutional capital in bridging funding gaps, and the key areas shaping Asia’s infrastructure sector.Find out more on&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/705VuVH6RC5g5DOqs9JUdN">LSE Focal Point</a>

A Conversation with Audra Low

Q: What does your role entail at Clifford Capital?&nbsp; A: Our team is responsible for client coverage, originating, structuring and executing all types of debt transactions in the Energy and Utilities sector for the platform.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7298151979963273219">here</a>

One Minute Q&A with Sophea Seng, Clifford Capital’s Head of Energy & Utilities, Client Coverage Group

Clifford Capital’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/audra-low-0137a257/">Audra Low</a> spoke recently with Bioenergy Insight about investments in renewable projects and sustainable transition. In July last year, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/clifford-capital/">Clifford Capital</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pentagreen/">Pentagreen Capital</a> announced a joint green loan collaboration to support BECIS Bioenergy in bioenergy projects in Southeast Asia.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7297857445903708160">here</a>

Audra Low’s interview with Bioenergy Insight about investments in renewable projects and sustainable transition

Audra Low, Group Head of Client Coverage at Clifford Capital, explains investment prospects in Southeast Asia in this interview.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bioenergy-news.com/news/clifford-capital-looks-to-fill-singapores-infrastructure-financing-gaps/">Bioenergy Insight</a>

Clifford Capital looks to fill Singapore’s “infrastructure financing gaps”

The Group has obtained first-time, long-term issuer credit ratings of AAA, AA+, and Aa1 from Fitch Ratings, S&amp;P Global Ratings and Moody’s Ratings, respectively with a Stable outlook. The ratings reflect the agencies’ views that Clifford Capital benefits from ongoing and strong government support, given its public policy mandates and close linkage with the Singapore Government. This includes the government’s guarantees on debt at its key operating subsidiaries and effective oversight over the Group.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_clifford-capital-is-pleased-to-announce-another-activity-7295710843550253056-uoBa?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop&amp;rcm=ACoAAAdDyJABLXwXBAH0SqyCsGnUxHJwuWwRbfA">here</a>

Clifford Capital announces another milestone

<p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">Singapore, 13th February 2025 – Clifford Capital Holdings is pleased to announce that the Group has obtained first-time, long-term issuer credit ratings of AAA, AA+, and Aa1 from Fitch Ratings, S&amp;P Global Ratings and Moody’s Ratings, respectively. The outlook on the ratings is Stable.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;"><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">S&amp;P and Moody’s have also assigned standalone assessments of bbb and baa2, respectively, to the Group.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;"><o:p></o:p><figure class="table"><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;border-collapse:collapse;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica;letter-spacing:normal;margin-left:14.7pt;orphans:auto;text-decoration:none;text-transform:none;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td style="border-color:windowtext;border-width:1pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:198.25pt;" width="264"><o:p></o:p></td><td style="background-color:rgb(218, 233, 247);border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-image:none;border-left:medium none currentcolor;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:1pt solid windowtext;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:80.55pt;" width="107">Fitch<o:p></o:p></td><td style="background-color:rgb(218, 233, 247);border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-image:none;border-left:medium none currentcolor;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:1pt solid windowtext;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:80.55pt;" width="107">S&amp;P<o:p></o:p></td><td style="background-color:rgb(218, 233, 247);border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-image:none;border-left:medium none currentcolor;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:1pt solid windowtext;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:77.65pt;" width="104">Moody’s<o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-image:none;border-left:1pt solid windowtext;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:medium none currentcolor;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:198.25pt;" width="264">Long-term issuer rating<o:p></o:p></td><td style="border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-left:medium none currentcolor;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:medium none currentcolor;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:80.55pt;" width="107">AAA / Stable<o:p></o:p></td><td style="border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-left:medium none currentcolor;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:medium none currentcolor;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:80.55pt;" width="107">AA+ / Stable<o:p></o:p></td><td style="border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-left:medium none currentcolor;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:medium none currentcolor;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:77.65pt;" width="104">Aa1 / Stable<o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-image:none;border-left:1pt solid windowtext;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:medium none currentcolor;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:198.25pt;" width="264">Short-term issuer rating<o:p></o:p></td><td style="border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-left:medium none currentcolor;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:medium none currentcolor;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:80.55pt;" width="107">F1+<o:p></o:p></td><td style="border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-left:medium none currentcolor;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:medium none currentcolor;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:80.55pt;" width="107">A-1+<o:p></o:p></td><td style="border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-left:medium none currentcolor;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:medium none currentcolor;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:77.65pt;" width="104">P-1<o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-image:none;border-left:1pt solid windowtext;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:medium none currentcolor;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:198.25pt;" width="264">Standalone assessment<o:p></o:p></td><td style="border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-left:medium none currentcolor;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:medium none currentcolor;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:80.55pt;" width="107">-<o:p></o:p></td><td style="border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-left:medium none currentcolor;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:medium none currentcolor;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:80.55pt;" width="107">bbb<o:p></o:p></td><td style="border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-left:medium none currentcolor;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:medium none currentcolor;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:77.65pt;" width="104">baa2<o:p></o:p></td></tr><tr><td style="border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-image:none;border-left:1pt solid windowtext;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:medium none currentcolor;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:198.25pt;" width="264">Singapore Government rating<o:p></o:p></td><td style="border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-left:medium none currentcolor;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:medium none currentcolor;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:80.55pt;" width="107">AAA / Stable<o:p></o:p></td><td style="border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-left:medium none currentcolor;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:medium none currentcolor;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:80.55pt;" width="107">AAA / Stable<o:p></o:p></td><td style="border-bottom:1pt solid windowtext;border-left:medium none currentcolor;border-right:1pt solid windowtext;border-top:medium none currentcolor;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:77.65pt;" width="104">Aaa / Stable<o:p></o:p></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;"><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">The ratings reflect the agencies’ views that Clifford Capital benefits from ongoing and strong government support, given its public policy mandates and close linkage with the Singapore Government. This linkage is driven by the government’s guarantees on debt at its key operating subsidiaries and effective oversight over the Group. As such, Fitch equalised Clifford Capital’s rating with the Singapore Government’s, while S&amp;P and Moody’s ratings are 7 notches above the Group’s standalone assessments.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;"><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">S&amp;P and Moody’s also highlighted the Group’s robust capitalisation, strong liquidity and funding positions, as well as improving asset quality.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;"><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">Clifford Capital’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Murli Maiya said, “Achieving ratings&nbsp; closely aligned with Singapore’s sovereign ratings underscores the important role Clifford Capital plays in supporting Singapore-based companies’ overseas expansion, and in positioning Singapore as Asia’s infrastructure financing hub.”<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;"><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">Herman Wijaya, the Group’s Chief Financial Officer added, “The ratings position us well to scale our business further and provide greater transparency to investors and creditors. They allow the Group to broaden funding sources, promote more efficient liquidity management, and support the development of new products and services.”<p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">&nbsp;<p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">For media enquiries, please contact:<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">Tim Williamson&nbsp;&nbsp; <a style="color:rgb(70, 120, 134);text-decoration:underline;" href="mailto:CliffordCapital@leoncomms.com">CliffordCapital@leoncomms.com</a> +65 9450 7361<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;"><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;"><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">&nbsp;<p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">View the Press Release in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1889949011767693313">PDF version</a><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0cm;orphans:auto;text-align:start;text-decoration:none;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:auto;word-spacing:0px;">&nbsp;

Clifford Capital Holdings achieves top-tier credit ratings from global agencies

We had a wonderful time yesterday, ushering in the Lunar New Year with an energetic lion dance performance in our office, bringing prosperity and good fortune. The celebration continued over a delightful lunch where we enjoyed festive dishes while playing games and solving CNY quizzes! Wishing everyone a prosperous and joyful year ahead!Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_cliffordcapital-teamcliffordcapital-lunarnewyear-activity-7292714292452151296-YaDR?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Clifford Capital ushers in the Lunar New Year with an energetic lion dance performance, lunch and Lo Hei

Clifford Capital CEO Murli Maiya spoke to Infrastructure Investor about the firm’s expansion into asset management.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_cliffordcapital-infrastructurecredit-sustainableinfrastructure-activity-7291995116221710336-PLz0?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Clifford Capital CEO Murli Maiya on the firm’s expansion into asset management

“Our skills are niche, but the market opportunity is enormous,” CEO Murli Maiya tells Infrastructure Investor, as the firm eyes management of $2bn energy transition fund.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.infrastructureinvestor.com/temasek-backed-clifford-capital-expands-into-asset-management/">Infrastructure Investor</a>

Temasek-backed Clifford Capital expands into asset management

Q: What are your responsibilities as the Group Chief Risk Officer at Clifford Capital?A: I’m responsible for overseeing the areas of risk – credit, liquidity, operational, reputational – that any financial institution has to grapple with. However, since Clifford Capital primarily finances long-dated infrastructure projects, I spend a lot of my time evaluating whether what makes sense today will still be a viable investment in ten or fifteen years’ time.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_workplace-compliance-infrastructure-activity-7286910305392082944-DAjL?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

One Minute Q&A with Richard Cox, Clifford Capital’s Group Chief Risk Officer

Singapore, 9th January 2025 – Clifford Capital, the Singapore-headquartered infrastructure credit platform, priced a 5-Year US$500 million fixed-rate public bond offering on Tuesday, 7th January.Priced at par, with an all-in coupon of 4.781%, the pricing corresponds to a spread of 35 basis points over the 5-year US Treasury.The bond is unconditionally and irrevocably guaranteed by the Government of Singapore and has been assigned the highest issue rating of AAA by Standard &amp; Poor’s. HSBC, JP Morgan and Standard Chartered Bank were Global Coordinators and ANZ, Société Générale and UBS were Joint Lead Managers for the transaction.Following this transaction, Clifford Capital, through its subsidiary Clifford Capital Pte. Ltd., has a total outstanding issuance of USD 2.1bn.The offering was significantly oversubscribed, attracting high-quality investors including public sector, banks, asset managers, corporates and private banks from Asia, the Off-shore United States and Europe.Transaction Summary Issuer:&nbsp; Clifford Capital Pte. Ltd.&nbsp; Guarantor: The Government of Singapore (Aaa / AAA / AAA) (Moody’s/S&amp;P/ Fitch)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Issue Rating: AAA (S&amp;P)&nbsp;&nbsp; Status: Senior Unsecured&nbsp; Format: Reg S&nbsp;&nbsp; Tenor: 5 years&nbsp; Issue Size: US$ 500 million&nbsp; Issue Date: 14 January 2025&nbsp; Maturity Date: 14 January 2030&nbsp; Issue Price: 100.00%&nbsp; Coupon: 4.781%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Listing: SGX Listing&nbsp;Distribution by Investor Type&nbsp; Public Sector: &nbsp;40%&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Banks: 32%&nbsp; Asset managers &amp; corporates: 27%&nbsp; Private Banks &amp; Others: 1%&nbsp;&nbsp;Geographical Distribution&nbsp; Asia: 79%&nbsp; Off-shore US: 15% EMEA: 6%For media enquiries, please contact:Tim Williamson&nbsp; <a href="mailto:CliffordCapital@leoncomms.com">CliffordCapital@leoncomms.com</a> +65 9450 7361&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1877249445264003074">View the Press Release in PDF version</a>

Clifford Capital prices US$500 million 5-year public bond offering

Clifford Capital priced a 5-Year US$500 million fixed-rate public bond offering this week. Priced at par, with an all-in coupon of 4.781%, the pricing corresponds to a spread of 35 basis points over the 5-year US Treasury and attracted strong investor interest.&nbsp;Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_clifford-capital-priced-a-5-year-us500-million-activity-7283009844435959813-NwME?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Singapore-headquartered infrastructure credit firm Clifford Capital said on Monday that it has appointed Vidyasagar Pulavarti as chief investment officer of its new asset management business, Clifford Capital Asset Management.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/moves-clifford-capital-appoints-vidyasagar-023536179.html">Yahoo! Finance</a>

MOVES-Clifford Capital appoints Vidyasagar Pulavarti as CIO of new asset management business

Singapore-headquartered infrastructure credit platform Clifford Capital has added a business line by expanding into asset management.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.finews.asia/people/42569-clifford-capital-asset-management-vidyasagar-pulavarti-infrastructure-credit-singapore">Finews.Asia</a>

Clifford Capital enters Asset Management industry

The Singapore-based firm has also appointed a chief investment officer for the new operation.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://fundselectorasia.com/clifford-capital-adds-asset-management-business/">Fund Selector Asia</a>

Clifford Capital adds asset management business

Vidyasagar Pulavarti named chief investment officer of the new businessFind out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theasset.com/article/53166/clifford-capital-expands-into-asset-management">The Asset</a>

Clifford Capital expands into asset management

Singapore-based Clifford Capital expands its reach with a new asset management arm and names chief investment officer.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.privatebankerinternational.com/news/clifford-capital-launches-asset-management-unit/">Private Banker International</a>

Clifford Capital launches asset management unit

Vidyasagar Pulavarti&nbsp;joined Clifford Capital on Jan. 6 as chief investment officer of Clifford Capital Asset Management, a newly launched arm of the business, according to a statement on Jan. 6.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.pionline.com/alternatives/singapores-clifford-capital-names-vidyasagar-pulavarti-cio-new-asset-management-unit">Pensions &amp; Investments</a>

Singapore’s Clifford Capital names CIO as it expands into asset management

Today, we have announced our expansion into asset management, with the creation of Clifford Capital Asset Management. We also welcome <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vidyasagar-vid-pulavarti-75120a1/">Vidyasagar (Vid) Pulavarti</a> as Chief Investment Officer. Vid brings over 20 years of global credit and investment management experience to the role. This exciting expansion will be a third line of business for Clifford Capital, complementing our origination and structuring, and distribution businesses.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_media-centre-at-clifford-capital-activity-7281853816331780098-frtk?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Clifford Capital expands into Asset Management and appoints Vidyasagar (Vid) Pulavarti as Chief Investment Officer

Singapore, 6 January 2025 – Clifford Capital, the Singapore-headquartered, infrastructure credit platform, has today announced its expansion into asset management. The company also announced the appointment of Vidyasagar ("Vid") Pulavarti as Chief Investment Officer of Clifford Capital Asset Management (CCAM).CCAM will be a third line of business for Clifford Capital, complementing its origination and structuring, and distribution business. &nbsp;Clifford Capital is also in discussions with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to manage the Energy Transition Acceleration Finance (ETAF) partnership as recently announced at COP29.Vid, who joins CCAM on 6 January 2025, brings over 20 years of global credit and investment management experience. He most recently served as Managing Director of APAC Credit at Apollo Global Management, where he established the firm's pan-Asia Pacific private credit business. His career includes senior positions at various financial institutions such as Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Citibank and JPMorgan Chase."The establishment of CCAM represents a significant milestone in our evolution as an infrastructure credit platform," said Sanjiv Misra, Chairman of CCAM and Clifford Capital. "Vid’s appointment, combined with our integrated approach across corporate origination, underwriting, distribution and institutional services, positions us well to scale our business, positively impact our clients and help develop institutional markets in the sustainable infrastructure space," said Murli Maiya, Chief Executive Officer of Clifford Capital.For media enquiries, please contact: Tim Williamson <a href="mailto:CliffordCapital@leoncomms.com">CliffordCapital@leoncomms.com</a> +65 9450 7361&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1877250152960528386">View the Press Release in PDF version</a>

Clifford Capital Expands into Asset Management and Appoints Vidyasagar (Vid) Pulavarti as Chief Investment Officer

Singapore-headquartered infrastructure credit firm Clifford Capital said on Friday that it had appointed Sophea Seng as managing director and head of energy and utilities.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/moves-singapores-clifford-capital-hires-025636852.html">Yahoo! Finance</a>

MOVES-Singapore's Clifford Capital hires Sophea Seng to head energy and utilities

Sophea Seng brings wide-ranging experience in energy transition in AsiaFind out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theasset.com/article/53159/clifford-capital-names-head-of-energy-and-utilities">The Asset</a>

Clifford Capital names head of energy and utilities

Clifford Capital Group announced the appointment of Sophea Seng as Managing Director and Head of Energy &amp; Utilities. She will report to Audra Low, who heads Client Coverage for the group.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://startuprise.org/clifford-capital-appoints-sophea-seng-energy-head/">Startup Rise</a>

Clifford Capital appoints Sophea Seng as Head of Energy & Utilities

Welcome <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophea-seng-cfa-15033126/">Sophea Seng, CFA</a> who has joined Clifford Capital as Managing Director and Head of Energy &amp; Utilities. Sophea has over 17 years of experience in the industry and brings deep insights and expertise into the development of energy transition themes in the region.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_welcome-sophea-seng-cfa-who-has-joined-clifford-activity-7281872625797120001-Y5Yz?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Singapore, 3rd January 2025 - Clifford Capital Group today announced the appointment of Sophea Seng as Managing Director and Head of Energy &amp; Utilities. She will report to Audra Low, who heads Client Coverage for the group.Sophea joins the group from Societe General, where she ran the South &amp; South-East Asia energy financing practice. She has over 17 years of experience in the industry and brings deep insights into the development of energy transition themes in the region. She began her career at Deloitte in Sydney and has worked across Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore.“Sophea brings wide-ranging experience in a high growth and rapidly transitioning energy sector to Clifford Capital, and we are delighted to have her on board,” said Audra Low. Murli Maiya, Group CEO added, "We continue to invest in hiring top tier talent in the industry, as we build out our infrastructure credit platform across the region."For media enquiries, please contact: Tim Williamson <a href="mailto:CliffordCapital@leoncomms.com">CliffordCapital@leoncomms.com</a> +65 9450 7361&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1877250352299020289">View the Press Release in PDF version</a>

Clifford Capital Appoints Sophea Seng as Head of Energy & Utilities

We had a great time at our Clifford Capital Wellness Day yesterday, with health screenings, flu vaccinations and a Wellness bazaar. A key highlight was a session on creating a Will &amp; Lasting Power of Attorney by Patrick Chang, highlighting the importance of planning for the unforeseeable in advance! Thanks to our amazing HR team who organised this event and everyone who contributed to making this such a success — we look forward to more opportunities to support our team’s well-being!Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_wellnessatwork-employeewellbeing-healthandwellness-activity-7262640759051288576-530l?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Clifford Capital organises its inaugural Wellness Day

Clifford Capital Group CEO, Murli Maiya, was delighted to share more details about the new Energy Transition Acceleration Finance partnership (ETAF) at hashtag#COP29 in Baku as part of the MAS’s update on Financing Asia’s Transition Partnership (FAST-P). This was followed by a Q&amp;A session moderated by MAS Chief Sustainability Officer Gillian Koh Tan. ETAF is a groundbreaking collaboration between Singapore, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) that will focus on catalysing investments in: - Early retirement of coal-fired plants (including other fossil fuel power generation) - Clean/ renewable energy development - Grid modernisation projects across Asia Building on our deep expertise in Asian infrastructure financing, we're in discussions with MAS to manage this initiative which aims to drive meaningful progress in the region's clean energy transition. Looking forward to leveraging our experience and networks to mobilise capital for sustainable infrastructure development in emerging Asia. Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_cop29-sustainablefinance-energytransition-activity-7263107193950879744-42iG?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Clifford Capital Group CEO, Murli Maiya, shared details about the new ETAF at COP29

Yesterday, our Client Coverage team took on the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay at The Promontory! With teamwork and a competitive spirit, we raced for glory and had an amazing time. A huge shoutout to our incredible team for their camaraderie! This year, 157 teams from Singapore’s top businesses participated, sprinting together to support SportCares, a charity for sport-based programmes.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_yesterday-our-client-coverage-team-took-activity-7255407277690531842-XBCw?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Clifford Capital's Client Coverage team participates in the Bloomberg Square Mile Relay!

The Risk team at Clifford Capital recently volunteered at the Soup Kitchen @ Willing Hearts, a local charity delivering free meals and other support services to the needy and marginalised. Our colleagues rolled up their sleeves and took on a variety of tasks, from chopping vegetables to cleaning and packing flour. We are thankful for the opportunity to make a difference!Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_communitysupport-teamwork-cliffordcapital-activity-7255118260067573760-Hk3b?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Clifford Capital's Risk team volunteers with Willing Hearts

One minute Q&amp;A with David Moffat, Group General Counsel, Clifford CapitalFind out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_one-minute-qa-with-david-moffat-group-general-activity-7254691025229697036-6P5e?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

LinkedIn Spotlight: David Moffat, Group General Counsel

Clifford Capital team came together for a delightful Deepavali treat, embracing the spirit of this vibrant festival. Wishing everyone a happy Deepavali!Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_clifford-capital-team-came-together-for-a-activity-7252531053939040256-4Aue?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Clifford Capital celebrates Deepavali

Yesterday, our team had a truly rewarding experience volunteering at St Luke's ElderCare Active Ageing Centre (Care) @ Ayer Rajah. We had a wonderful time engaging with the elders through batik painting and sharing a delightful tea break. It was a day filled with creativity and meaningful connections, reminding us of the importance of giving back to our community. We’re looking forward to more enriching moments together!Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_communityservice-teamwork-corporateresponsibility-activity-7250384898551656448-yb8O?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Clifford Capital team volunteers at St Luke's ElderCare Active Ageing Centre (Care) @ Ayer Rajah

Singapore, 2 October 2024 – Clifford Capital is pleased to announce the successful closing of a US$248 million financing for GIP EM Ascend 2 Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based company owned by Global Infrastructure Partners.For more details, please refer to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1858711646657003522" download="file">press release</a>.

Clifford Capital announces US$248m Sustainability Linked Financing for Indian Telecom Tower Operator

This week members of the Clifford Capital team had the pleasure of volunteering with AWWA Ltd. AWWA supports the integration and inclusion of children with developmental needs, families with complex social issues, the elderly, and persons with additional needs so that they may live out their various dreams and aspirations.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_cliffordcapital-awwa-givingback-activity-7245241308598939650-6voP?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Clifford Capital team volunteers with AWWA 

One minute Q&amp;A with Lily Low, Chief of Staff, Clifford CapitalFind out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_one-minute-qa-with-lily-low-chief-of-staff-activity-7244535021162668032-HDRH?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

LinkedIn Spotlight: Lily Low, Chief of Staff

Clifford Capital and Pentagreen Capital have provided joint financing for BECIS Bioenergy (BECIS).Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.bioenergy-news.com/news/becis-bioenergy-receives-30m-financing-package/">Bioenergy News</a>

BECIS Bioenergy receives 30m financing package

Celebrating Singapore's 59th Birthday at Clifford Capital!We marked this special occasion with a get-together session filled with joy &amp; unity. From indulging in delicious treats to a heartfelt &amp; unanimous recitation of the Singapore pledge, we reminded ourselves of our commitment to being one united people regardless of race, language or religion!&nbsp;Happy National Day, everyone! Let's continue to build a nation we're proud of!Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_nationalday-onesingapore-unityindiversity-activity-7226753930062446595-uIZp?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Celebrating Singapore's 59th Birthday at Clifford Capital!

One minute Q&amp;A with Bryan WoonFind out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_iabs-decarbonisation-infrastructure-activity-7226396615106801664-qaYX?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

LinkedIn Spotlight: Bryan Woon, Head of Capital Markets Structuring & Distribution, Markets & Investor Services

Despite the challenges, collaboration and energy transition remain as the focus of climate transition journey of VietnamFind out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://en.vneconomy.vn/collaboration-and-energy-transition-remain-as-the-focus-of-climate-transition-journey.htm">VN Economy</a>

Collaboration and energy transition remain as the focus of climate transition journey

Clifford Capital’s Bryan Woon recently took part in the IFR Asia ESG Bond and Loan Financing Roundtables in Singapore to talk about sustainable financing and infrastructure asset-backed securities (IABS). Bryan explained that uniquely sustainable tranches in IABS issuances are 100% allocated to sustainable and social projects from day one.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_ifr-asia-esg-bond-and-loan-financing-roundtables-activity-7224601586570776576-3inE?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Bryan Woon, Head of Capital Markets Structuring & Distribution, participated in the IFR Asia ESG Bond and Loan Financing Roundtables in Singapore

Clifford Capital is pleased to be one of eight participants in Seatrium’s groundbreaking S$1.1 billion Committed Global Syndicated Bank Guarantee (BG). The syndicated BG facility is the first of its kind in Singapore’s offshore and marine industry and will support Seatrium’s project needs for future business growth. Congratulations to Adrian T. and the team at Seatrium!Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_sustainable-weareseatrium-bankguarantee-activity-7224211845505564673-JFlz?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Clifford Capital participates in Seatrium’s groundbreaking S$1.1 billion Committed Global Syndicated Bank Guarantee (BG)

Our Group CEO, Murli Maiya, recently shared with FinanceAsia on how Clifford Capital is scaling the infrastructure debt financing landscape.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_clifford-capitals-ceo-on-scaling-infrastructure-activity-7219191020817637376-quBI?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Murli Maiya, Group CEO, shared with FinanceAsia on how Clifford Capital is scaling the infrastructure debt financing landscape

Group chief executive officer P. Murlidhar (Murli) Maiya recently discussed the infrastructure debt financing landscape and its scalability with FinanceAsia.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.financeasia.com/article/clifford-capitals-ceo-on-scaling-infrastructure-debt-financing/497219">Finance Asia</a>

Clifford Capital's CEO on scaling infratructure debt financing

Singapore, 11 July 2024 – Clifford Capital is pleased to announce the successful pricing of its fifth public infrastructure asset-backed securities (“IABS”) transaction and its largest to date. Bayfront Infrastructure Capital V (“BIC V”) is a wholly owned and newly incorporated distribution vehicle of Bayfront Infrastructure Management Pte. Ltd. (“Bayfront”), a subsidiary of Clifford Capital that also includes the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (“AIIB”) as a shareholder.For more details, please refer to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1862068290992398338">press release</a>.

Clifford Capital prices US$508.3 million infrastructure asset-backed securities through Bayfront Infrastructure Capital V (“BIC V”)

Singapore, 11 July 2024 – Clifford Capital is pleased to announce the successful pricing of Bayfront Infrastructure Capital V (“BIC V”), its fifth public infrastructure asset-backed securities (“IABS”) transaction and its largest to date.For more details, please refer to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1858710124682493953" download="file">press release</a>.

Clifford Capital prices US$508.3 million infrastructure asset-backed securities

Singaporean distributed energy solutions provider BECIS Commercial Industrial Solutions Holding Pte Ltd (BECIS) has secured a loan of USD 30 million (EUR 27.7m) to support the deployment of bioenergy projects across Southeast Asia and India.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://renewablesnow.com/news/becis-obtains-usd-30m-for-bioenergy-projects-in-se-asia-india-862610/">Renewables Now</a>

BECIS obtains USD 30m for bioenergy projects in SE Asia, India

Clifford Capital, an infrastructure financing platform, and Pentagreen Capital, the sustainable infrastructure debt financing platform established by HSBC and Temasek, today announced a joint green loan collaboration of US$30 million with BE C&amp;I Solutions Holding Pte. Ltd. to catalyse the construction of distributed sustainable bioenergy projects across Southeast Asia and India.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://bioenergytimes.com/clifford-capital-and-pentagreen-capital-announce-us30-million-green-loan-collaboration-with-becis-to-support-bioenergy-projects-in-southeast-asia-and-india/">Bioenergy Times</a>

Joint green loan collaboration of US$30 million announced to support bioenergy projects in Southeast Asia and India

Infrastructure financing platform Clifford Capital and sustainable infrastructure debt financing platform Pentagreen Capital established by HSBC and Temasek have announced a joint green loan collaboration of US$30 million ($40.5 million) with BE C&amp;I Solutions (BECIS).Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/green-loans/clifford-capital-and-pentagreen-capital-announce-us30-mil-green-loan-collaboration">The Edge Singapore</a>

Clifford Capital and Pentagreen Capital announce US$30 mil green loan collaboration with BECIS

Singapore, 5 July 2024 - Clifford Capital, an infrastructure financing platform, and Pentagreen Capital (“Pentagreen”), the sustainable infrastructure debt financing platform established by HSBC and Temasek, announced a joint green loan collaboration of US$30 million with BE C&amp;I Solutions Holding Pte. Ltd. (“BECIS”) to catalyse the construction of distributed sustainable bioenergy projects across Southeast Asia and India.For more details, please refer to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1858709702181863425" download="file">press release</a>.

Clifford Capital and Pentagreen Capital announce US$30 million green loan collaboration with BECIS to support bioenergy projects in Southeast Asia and India

Singapore, 28 June 2024 - Clifford Capital is pleased to announce that the credit ratings on the Class B Notes and Class C Notes for Bayfront Infrastructure Capital III Pte. Ltd. have been upgraded by Moody’s Ratings.For more details, please refer to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1858709045290942465" download="file">press release</a>.

Moody’s upgrades BIC III Class B and Class C Notes

One Minute Q&amp;A with Gaurav Yadav.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_one-minute-qa-with-gaurav-yadav-q-you-activity-7206490406597844992-a0rK?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

LinkedIn Spotlight: Gaurav Yadav, Head of Digital & Social Infrastructure, Client Coverage Group

It was a team building ‘hole-in-one’ last week as our Client Coverage Group (CCG) and Markets &amp; Investor Services (MIS) colleagues got together for a few games of mini-golf, followed by dinner!Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_teambuilding-workculture-teamwork-activity-7200752916721246208-bitU?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Our Client Coverage and Markets & Investor Services teams got together for a team building event

One Minute Q&amp;A with Florence LeeFind out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_one-minute-qa-with-florence-lee-q-what-activity-7198502766414086144-P2L6?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

LinkedIn Spotlight: Florence Lee, Chief Human Resources Officer

Today, we recognise and appreciate the invaluable contributions of our Admin team. Thank you for your dedication and hard work. Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all of you!Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_happy-administrative-professionals-day-to-activity-7188807203577835520-rpoK?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Clifford Capital's Office Management team!

The 5th edition of the Southeast Asia Green Economy report by Bain &amp; Company, GenZero, Standard Chartered and Temasek, launched at #Ecosperity this week, puts a spotlight on the innovative financing solutions needed to support green transition.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_southeast-asias-green-economy-2024-report-activity-7186988244733947904-5d-w?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Three Bayfront IABS transactions for eligible green and social assets gets highlighted at Ecosperity

Our Markets &amp; Investor Services team was honoured to be awarded ‘Innovation Deal of the Year – Bonds’ by IJGlobal, for our fourth issuance of Infrastructure Asset Backed Securities (IABS) (also known as "BIC IV").Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_our-markets-investor-services-team-was-activity-7186870705718734848-vSro?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Clifford Capital's Markets & Investor Services receives ‘Innovation Deal of the Year – Bonds’ award by IJGlobal

The Clifford Capital team celebrated Hari Raya with a high tea feast of traditional Malay kuehs, cookies and cakes. Wishing the team and all our partners Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Eid Mubarak!Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_the-clifford-capital-team-celebrated-hari-activity-7184353586342977536-zWKw?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Hari Raya celebration at Clifford Capital

One Minute Q&amp;A with Nicholas TanFind out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_one-minute-qa-with-nicholas-tan-q-describe-activity-7183999214786371585-aatt?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

LinkedIn Spotlight: Nicholas Tan, Group Head of Markets & Investor Services

Markets &amp; Investor Services is proud to share the FY2023 Sustainable Assets Impact Report for Clifford Capital's existing hashtag#infrastructure asset backed securities (hashtag#IABS) vehicles - Bayfront Infrastructure Capital II, III and IV. The report highlights the ongoing sustainability impacts of the eligible green and social assets within our IABS portfolios, which included a quarter of a billion dollars of invested in renewable energy projects that were estimated to have abated close to half a million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions last year.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_infrastructure-iabs-activity-7181537492179849218-bJJE?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Clifford Capital shares the FY2023 Sustainable Assets Impact Report for our existing IABS vehicles - Bayfront Infrastructure Capital II, III and IV

One Minute Q&amp;A with Audra Low.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_one-minute-qa-with-audra-low-q-describe-activity-7171678514935443456-Wi3X?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

LinkedIn Spotlight: Audra Low, Group Head of Client Coverage

At Clifford Capital, we seek to provide innovative financing solutions to help our clients on their journey to become more sustainable.The financing for the Gimi floating liquified natural gas (FLNG) vessel that will shortly be deployed at the GTA Phase 1 project in Senegal and Mauritania was the world’s first non-recourse FLNG financing done in the commercial market, and also the first deal underwritten by Clifford Capital.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_naturalgas-lng-activity-7166622257438441472-9WtE?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Clifford Capital's innovative financing solutions:  Gimi FLNG vessel conversion

Singapore, 19 February 2024 - Clifford Capital Holdings (“Clifford Capital” or the “Group”), through its subsidiary Bayfront Infrastructure Management Pte. Ltd. (“Bayfront”), is pleased to announce the completion of its inaugural private placement of infrastructure asset-backed securities (“IABS”) to PT Chandra Daya Investasi (the “Investor”), a strategic infrastructure investment arm of the Chandra Asri Group.For more details, please refer to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1862067932257771521">press release</a>.

Clifford Capital completes first private infrastructure asset-backed securities placement

Today the Clifford Capital team came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a fabulous lion dance, lunch and Lo Hei. Wishing all the team and all of our partners a happy, healthy and prosperous Year of the Dragon.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_today-the-clifford-capital-team-came-together-activity-7164207449183383552-QrYh?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Clifford Capital celebrates Lunar New Year with a fabulous lion dance, lunch and Lo Hei

Bryan Woon, Head of Structuring and Distribution at Bayfront Infrastructure Management, a Clifford Capital group company, joined GuarantCo’s Blended Knowledge podcast recently to discuss how enhancing secondary market liquidity through the use of mechanisms such as securitisation can help address the infrastructure funding gap in emerging and frontier markets.Find out more <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clifford-capital_blendedfinance-sustainableinfrastructure-activity-7163730450497089538-M31K?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop">here</a>

Bryan Woon, Head of Capital Markets Structuring & Distribution, participated in GuarantCo’s Blended Knowledge podcast 

Bryan Woon, Head of Structuring and Distribution at Bayfront Infrastructure Management, a Clifford Capital group company, joined GuarantCo’s Blended Knowledge podcast recently to discuss how enhancing secondary market liquidity through the use of mechanisms such as securitisation can help address the infrastructure funding gap in emerging and frontier markets.Find out more in Blended Knowledge <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://guarantco.com/blended-knowledge/enhancing-secondary-market-liquidity-to-increase-infrastructure-funding/">Bulletin</a>.

Bayfront Infrastructure Management joined GuarantCo’s Blended Knowledge podcast on enhancing secondary market liquidity to increase infrastructure funding

Singapore, 31 October 2023&nbsp;– Clifford Capital Holdings (“Clifford Capital” or the “Group”) is pleased to announce the appointment of&nbsp;Herman Wijaya&nbsp;as the new Group Chief Financial Officer (“GCFO”) in early December, replacing&nbsp;Adrian Teng&nbsp;who is leaving the Group at the end of the year. Herman will report to&nbsp;Murli Maiya, Group CEO&nbsp;of Clifford Capital.For more details, please refer to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1862021061963341825">press release</a>.

Appointment of Group Chief Financial Officer, Clifford Capital Holdings

Moody’s upgrades BIC II Class B, C and D Notes

Bayfront Infrastructure Management priced a new APAC infrastructure CLO yesterday, according to a press release.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1863772874599505921">here</a>

New infrastructure CLO prices with support from two DFIs

Singapore-based Bayfront Infrastructure Management has established a new distribution vehicle with a portfolio of $410.3 million to provide investors with exposure to infrastructure asset-backed securities (IABS), it said on Wednesday.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reuters.com/article/testv-singapore-bayfront-abs-idUKKBN30J0PQ">Reuters</a>

Singapore's Bayfront prices $410 million infrastructure asset-backed securities

Singapore-based Bayfront Infrastructure Management has established a new distribution vehicle with a portfolio of US$410.3 million (S$558.7 million) to provide investors with exposure to infrastructure asset-backed securities (IABS), it said on Wednesday.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapores-bayfront-prices-us410m-infrastructure-asset-backed-securities">The Straits Times</a>

Singapore’s Bayfront prices $559m infrastructure asset-backed securities

Singapore, 13 September 2023 – Bayfront Infrastructure Management Pte. Ltd. (“Bayfront”), a platform designed for institutional investors to access Asia-Pacific infrastructure debt, is pleased to announce the successful pricing of its fourth infrastructure asset-backed securities (“IABS”) transaction through Bayfront Infrastructure Capital IV Pte. Ltd. (“BIC IV”), a wholly owned and newly incorporated distribution vehicle. Bayfront’s shareholders are Clifford Capital Holdings (“CCH”) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (“AIIB”).For more details, please refer to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1862066598045474817">press release</a>.

Bayfront prices US$410.3 million infrastructure asset-backed securities, demonstrating its track record of being a repeat, programmatic IABS issuer

Australian dollars became Clifford Capital’s first funding currency outside US dollars when the issuer printed its first Kangaroo deal, on 23 August. The issuer talks to&nbsp;KangaNews&nbsp;about aspirations in the market that limited only by the issuer’s growing Australian dollar operations, given the scale of oversubscription its debut deal attracted.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.kanganews.com/news/17721-clifford-capital-takes-the-plunge-with-debut-kangaroo">KangaNews</a>

Clifford Capital takes the plunge with debut Kangaroo

Moody's InvestorsService has upgraded the rating on the Class C Notes issued by Bayfront Infrastructure Capital III Pte. Ltd.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1862038497357914113" download="file">here</a>

Rating Action: Moody's upgrades rating on Class C Notes issued by Bayfront Infrastructure Capital III Pte.Ltd.

Bayfront announces sale of Preference Shares in BIC II

Singapore, 21 June 2023&nbsp;– The Board of Directors of Clifford Capital Holdings (“CCH” or the “Group”) is pleased to announce the appointment of P. Murlidhar (“Murli”) Maiya as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (“GCEO”) and Executive Director of CCH. Murli will succeed Clive Kerner at the end of the third quarter. Following Murli’s appointment, Clive will remain with CCH in a senior advisory capacity until his retirement at the end of the year.For more details, please refer to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1862020800540762113">press release</a>.

Clifford Capital Holdings Appoints P. Murlidhar Maiya as Group Chief Executive Officer

Video: Ecosperity Week 2023 OpeningWatch the video <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db2wiYFHRFo&amp;list=PL6pRytjpCdlmOZpg0TlBgv5b4lNPqhBFg">here</a>

Clifford Capital was mentioned in Ms Grace Fu’s, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, speech at Ecosperity Week 2023.

Singapore, 9 May 2023&nbsp;– Bayfront Infrastructure Management Pte. Ltd. (“Bayfront”), a platform designed for institutional investors to access Asia-Pacific infrastructure debt, is pleased to announce the successful pricing of its inaugural 3-year US$500 million fixed rate notes (“Notes”) offering today.For more details, please refer to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1862020399326224385">press release</a>.

Bayfront prices US$500 million 3-year Fixed Rate Notes offering at 4.257% coupon

Regional governments need to become more familiar with the concept of public-private partnerships for the next phase of their infrastructural developments, as private investors want to come in, said Second Minister for Finance Indranee Rajah on Friday (May 5).Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/singapore-can-bridge-regional-infrastructures-bankability-gap-indranee?login=true">The Business Times</a>

Singapore can bridge regional infrastructure’s bankability gap: Indranee

Bayfront announces the retirement of incumbent CEO and appointment of new CEO, with effect 1 April 2023

Private sector participation in infrastructure investments will be crucial in the transition to net-zero emissionsFind out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://web2-prd.businesstimes.com.sg/wealth-investing/bridging-financing-gap-en-route-net-zero-world">The Business Times</a>

Bridging the financing gap en route to a net-zero world by Clive Kerner

Singapore, 15 September 2022&nbsp;– Bayfront Infrastructure Management Pte. Ltd. (“Bayfront”), a platform designed for institutional investors to access Asia-Pacific infrastructure debt, is pleased to announce the successful pricing of its third infrastructure asset-backed securities (“IABS”) transaction through Bayfront Infrastructure Capital III Pte. Ltd. (“BIC III”), a wholly owned and newly incorporated distribution vehicle. Bayfront’s shareholders are Clifford Capital Holdings (“CCH”) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (“AIIB”).For more details, please refer to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1862065557811945474">press release</a>.

Bayfront prices US$402.7 million infrastructure asset-backed securities, as it continues executing on its mandate to help address the infrastructure financing gap in Asia Pacific 15 September 2022

Clifford Capital Supports Peacock Container’s US$240 million Sustainability-Linked Loan, the First for the Tank Leasing Industry

To drive the region’s sustainable growth, an estimated US$3 trillion of additional green investment is required in ASEAN from 2016 to 2030. This translates into US$1.8 billion of green finance opportunities in the regional infrastructure sector during the same period. As the regional financial hub, Singapore is positioning itself as the Green Finance Hub for Asia with government initiatives such as the Green and Sustainability-Linked Loan Grant Scheme. Financial institutions are expected to play a vital role in the growth of green financing across the region. This panel will discuss the latest opportunities and challenges in green finance and the role of financial institutions in the global and regional transitions towards green economies.Watch the video in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9nisJhgVqo&amp;t=1s">here</a>

CCPL's CEO, Audra Low, speaks on 'green financing and the role of financial institutions'

Bayfront Infrastructure Management introduced its first sustainability tranche to its latest infrastructure loan securitisation, deepening the nascent asset class and benefiting from a greenium in the process.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ifre.com/story/3197474/asia-pacific-structured-finance-issue-bayfront-infrastructure-managements-us4012m-abs-zxcrhvkjcf">IFR Asia Awards 2021</a>

Asia-Pacific Structured Finance Issue: Bayfront Infrastructure Management’s US$401.2m ABS

The almost right word&nbsp;–&nbsp;focuses on unpacking infrastructure as an asset class and the contours of infrastructure finance.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ijglobal.com/articles/161236/ij-podcasts-s01-ep01-the-almost-right-word">IJ Global</a>

Nicholas Tan, COO of Bayfront, was featured on IJ Global's Podcast

The Asset's annual Triple A recognition represents the industry's most prestigious awards for banking, finance, treasury and the capital markets.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.theasset.com/awards-single/country-awards">The Asset Triple A Awards 2021</a>

Bayfront Infrastructure Capital II has won the category of Best Securitization

To close the sustainable development gap in Asia, public and private infrastructure project owners have to tap into new sources of funding. What are these sources, how are they mobilising capital towards developing Asia, and how are they navigating the region’s investment landscape? Learn more in this podcast.Find out more in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sc.com/en/feature/unlocking-capital-for-sustainable-infrastructure-development-in-asia/">Standard Chartered Bank’s podcast series ‘Market Updates’</a>

Premod Thomas, CEO of Bayfront, was featured on SCB's podcast series

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://youtu.be/v_n9jVnoOck">Watch</a> this video interview with Audra Low, Chief Executive Officer, Clifford Capital Pte. Ltd. (CCPL)&nbsp;

Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) Live 2021: Audra Low, Chief Executive Officer, Clifford Capital Pte. Ltd.

Clifford Capital Holdings was one of two companies cited by Singapore’s Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong at the 35th&nbsp;Singapore Economic Roundtable as a private sector partner supporting the Singapore government’s fiscal strategies by providing financing for Singapore businesses.Minister Wong said that Singapore has gone beyond just awarding grants to businesses, to using loans and equity to support companies. This will allow it to recycle its fiscal resources in the long run. It also risk-shares with banks, and provides support or invests with private sector partners such as Clifford Capital and Heliconia. "In this way, we borrow their commercial lens in the selection of companies to groom into local champions. These expanded ways of investing in our economy and viable companies are crucial in stretching the public dollar," he added.Read more on The Straits Times article:&nbsp; <a class="keychainify-checked" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/singapore-must-strengthen-revenue-resilience-to-ensure-no-citizen-is-excluded">https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/singapore-must-strengthen-revenue-resilience-to-ensure-no-citizen-is-excluded</a>

Clifford Capital Holdings highlighted at the 35th Singapore Economic Roundtable by Minister for Finance as a private sector partner supporting Singapore’s long term fiscal strategies

Singapore, 8 October 2021&nbsp;– Bayfront Infrastructure Management Pte. Ltd. (“Bayfront”), a platform designed for institutional investors to access Asia-Pacific infrastructure debt, is pleased to share that it commemorated Bayfront Infrastructure Capital II Pte. Ltd.’s (“BIC II”) issuance of US$401m infrastructure asset-backed securities (“IABS”) with a ceremony followed by a panel session on sustainable finance held at the Singapore Exchange (“SGX”) centre. The ceremony and panel session were co-hosted with SGX and broadcasted via webcast.For more details, please refer to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1862017039898435585">press release</a>

Bayfront co-hosts ceremony and sustainable finance panel discussion to commemorate milestone infrastructure asset-backed securities transaction

Clifford Capital Holdings (“CCH”) will, together with the Asian Development Bank, act as a strategic partner to a new sustainable infrastructure debt financing platform to be established by HSBC and Temasek. &nbsp;The vision of this platform is to build a pipeline of projects to scale and dispense over US$1 billion of loans within five years, with a meaningful portion targeting marginally bankable sustainable infrastructure projects. &nbsp;The platform will leverage CCH’s networks, expertise and experience to set-up the platform prior to launch. In addition, CCH will provide a comprehensive suite of ongoing middle- and back-office support when the platform is fully operational. In the first phase, the platform seeks to establish a “proof of concept” through the financing of up to four projects over a 18-24 month period.“Sustainable infrastructure financing is a key theme for us across our platforms and we are delighted to play a supporting role in this exciting initiative.&nbsp; In line with our mission to provide innovative and sustainable long term financing solutions to complement mainstream markets, CCH is uniquely positioned to contribute to the infrastructure financing landscape and to support sustainable new development and initiatives.” – Clive Kerner, Group Chief Executive Officer of CCHThis initiative was also mentioned by Minister Lawrence Wong in his opening address this morning at the 2021 Ecosperity Conference (refer to link below, 12:58).Link to Minister Lawrence Wong’s Opening Address at the 2021 Ecosperity Conference: <a class="keychainify-checked" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://youtu.be/uqxw4plqxFI?list=PL6pRytjpCdlmIwd9Z7wSv_AIjgtkq98ZX">https://youtu.be/uqxw4plqxFI?list=PL6pRytjpCdlmIwd9Z7wSv_AIjgtkq98ZX</a></a>

Clifford Capital Holdings to support the establishment of a sustainable infrastructure debt financing platform by HSBC and Temasek

Singapore, 30 September 2021&nbsp;– Clifford Capital Holdings (“CCH” or the “Group”), a specialist financing and distribution platform for infrastructure and other real assets across the debt capital structure, today announces that it will act as a strategic partner to a sustainable infrastructure debt financing platform to be established by HSBC Holdings plc (“HSBC”) and Temasek under a proposed partnership.For more details, please refer to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://api.cliffordcapital.sg/dev/file/download?id=1862016616093376513">press release</a>