Additional Due Diligence requirements and compliance - the ongoing Myanmar crisis

With changes to the political landscape in Myanmar since the military's seizure of power on February 1, 2021, investors have become much more aware of the importance of taking additional measures to best meet the standards of responsible investing. Although Myanmar has never before been considered as a low-risk country, the sanctions imposed by the U.S., U.K. and EU against state-owned businesses and other military-linked businesses and individuals, have alerted investors to the need for greater caution in doing business in the country.

For responsible PE/VC investors who seek to support their existing portfolio companies or to explore potential new investments, this session will help them to:

• Understand the additional checks required as part of a wider compliance programme;
• Consider measures that could be employed in seeking the promotion of greater integrity in the business environment.

The session will consider 4 particular areas of focus:

1. Commercial & Operational
2. Legal
3. Environmental & Social
4. Reputational

Speakers

1. Charles Bouhelier, Managing Director, Artelia Myanmar
2. Hiroyuki Ota, Partner, Rajah & Tann Singapore
3. Reshmi Khurana, Managing Director & Head, Southeast Asia, Business Intelligence and Investigations, Kroll
4. Owain Palmer, Senior Manager, Bain & Company

**This session will be moderated by Jeremy Mullins, Country Director at Vriens & Partners in Myanmar.

Event Details

Date 19 Aug 2021 (Thursday)

Time 15:00 – 16:40 MMT (GMT + 6:30)

Platform: Online via Zoom meeting

Fee FOC for all MPE&VCA members

Programme

3:00-3:05 pm Welcome and Introduction

3:05-4:05 pm Presentation

**The presentation will cover both the minimum integrity checks that investors need to practice and the expected additional integrity checks arising from the current political situation. 1) Commercial & Operational, 2) Legal, 3) Environmental & Social, 4) Reputational

4:05-4:40 pm Panel Discussion

4:45 pm Final Remarks and Closing.

Note: Registration is mandatory as seating is limited to only 100. Once your registration is successful, you will receive a Zoom link and instructions prior to the event. The registration does not guarantee seating availability.For any changes in registration, please inform us at least 24 hours prior by emailing us at khun@mpevca.org.

MPE&VCA may, at its sole discretion, make changes to the format, speakers, participants, the programme or any other aspect of the event for any reason.