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The equator principles

By Nick Crawley on August 30 2010

Very briefly, the equator principles are a set of guidelines which govern the way lenders need to address socio-environmental risks and their responsibilities. We have more information on the equator principles in our e-book.

VBA for Scenario Analysis in Project Finance Modelling

By Kenny Chew on August 25 2010 | No comments

A common way of running scenario analysis in financial models is by using Excel’s in-built Data Table function. However, this becomes a challenge when the model contains macros that need to be run for every input change. At Navigator Project Finance we have developed a VBA macro to solve the challenge of being unable to run macros for every scenario.

To lease or not to lease?

By Simon Wang on August 18 2010 | No comments Over the course of reviewing and rebuilding many models, I have encountered an unusual number of errors involving Capital Leases and Operating Leases. Why are there different types of leases and when should each type be used in a financial model?... Read more

Training, because you're worth it

By Nick Crawley on August 13 2010 | No comments Managing the busy training arm of Navigator, I regularly receive emails from prospective training participants who declare, quite genuinely, “I really want to come on a course but……”... Read more

Post crisis market conditions driving Infrastructure strategies

By Nick Crawley on July 30 2010 | No comments

Lenders are keen on infrastructure but are treading carefully. In the wake of the recent Global Financial Crisis, infrastructure companies will face significant changes to lending practices.

5 ways to improve your Information Memorandum

By Nick Crawley on June 10 2010 | 1 comment In the debt markets, nothing says “unprofessional”, “exercise caution”, ”oh not another developer spruiking their project!” quite like a poorly prepared Information Memorandum (“IM”) and financial model package. Read our tips for getting it right.... Read more

The impact of the Resources Super Profit Tax

By Nick Crawley on May 17 2010 | No comments Australian mining companies face a new tax, the RSPT, which is likely to significantly increase their effective tax rate, download our client briefing.... Read more

Macquarie University, Navigator Prize

By Nick Crawley on May 7 2010 | No comments Congratulations to Timothy Burgess who won the Navigator Project Finance Prize through Navigator's sponsorship of the Project Finance elective at Macquarie University's Applied Finance Centre.... Read more

Free Training April 2010 Winner

By Nick Crawley on May 7 2010 | No comments Congratulations to Elisee Parfait Feudjio Foka from the African Development Bank who is April's winner of a free project finance modelling course. ... Read more

New Member of the Navigator Team

By Nick Crawley on April 7 2010 | No comments

Daniel Jordi has joined the Sydney team as an Account Manager. He brings a passion for challenging and building enduring client relationships and is focussed on business development for Navigator's advisory and modelling services.

Financial Modelling for Resources project, Asia Mining Congress 2010

By Nick Crawley on March 17 2010 | No comments

During March I have had the pleasure of speaking at the Australian Institute of Geo-scientists quarterly gathering in Brisbane to an unexpectedly large audience.