2nd Annual Brazil & Latin America Trade & Commodit

Description

Following on from the success of its inaugural conference held in Sao Paulo in April 2011, Exporta returns to Brazil in 2012 for a two-day gathering organised to provide a comprehensive update on one of the world’s fastest growing trade and commodity markets.

Over the course of the conference the following themes will be covered:
•Consequences for funding trade in Latin America arising from the Euro crisis and Basel III
•Assessing trade finance availability and how lack of US dollar liquidity has impacted on pricing
•Outlining key hurdles and barriers faced in the transportation and delivery of commodities
•Examining the latest developments in the political risk market and responses to new regulatory criteria
•What do you need to know to when undertaking a service contract in Brazil?
•Developing strategies to manage foreign exchange risk exposure within the commodity sector
•Addressing the deindustrialisation of Brazil and implications for Brazil's current trade policy
•Considering the outlook for the construction sector in relation to the World Cup and Olympics
•Providing specific country case studies on key markets such as Peru and Venezuela
•Tracking the strong growth in trade flows between Brazil and other emerging markets such as Africa and Asia
•Developing intra-regional trade and how increased regional import demand has led to increased volumes
•What are the primary challenges faced by exporters in the Brazilian market at present?

“An excellent introduction to Latin American trade and commodity finance issues”
K. Brownlees, Gallagher London

“Great array of professionals and experts across sectors and industries, good insight on marketing dynamics and trends”
E. Leiber-Faller, BBVA

“Very well organised and very good audience”
V. De Assis, Banco Safra

“Wonderful conference with really great professionals”
R.C. May, Banco Safra

“An event very informative and very rich in details”
G.F. Saldiva Cintra, Multipla Corretora de Mercadorias

Led by Brazil and its role as a global commodity producer, Latin America has enjoyed heightened interest from the international business community, as global corporates and banks seek to gain access and establish a presence on the ground to further their trade activities.

Utilising the proven Exporta format based on detailed content, high level discussion and informal networking, the conference will focus on the extensive growth enjoyed in the region, and how the benefits enjoyed through increased global commodity trade have furthered the activities of Brazilian companies and banks both at home and abroad.

Who should attend?
•Local and international banks
•Multinationals and SMEs
•Independent financiers
•Commodity brokers and traders
•Insurance brokers and underwriters
•Export credit agencies
•Lawyers and consultants
•Solution providers
•Multilaterals
•Market analysts and policy advisors

At the close of Day One delegates will have the opportunity to continue their discussions through an evening reception, with strong emphasis placed on the importance of networking.