2nd Annual Levant Region Trade & Export Finance

2nd Annual Levant Region Trade & Export Finance Conference

Description

Exporta are delighted to return to Lebanon for the 2nd Annual Levant Region Trade & Export Finance Conference being held in the picturesque city of Beirut. The conference will bring together the local and international trade finance community to discuss key topics relating to opportunities and challenges that this traditionally significant economic region holds.

Having experienced a period of uncertainty surrounding domestic and intra-regional trade - mainly through the sustained economic impact of the Arab Spring - the resilience of many organisations operating in this market has proven to be unwavering, which has been epitomised by the strength of the local banking sector.

As the only dedicated trade finance event in the region, the conference will enable delegates to gain invaluable information from industry specialists during stand-alone presentations, engage with speakers during panel discussions and to see how peers are operating from specific case studies. Networking will also be a strong theme throughout the conference with regular networking breaks where essential new business contacts will be made.


Among the topics to be covered:
• To what extent is the current political climate affecting Levant trade today?
• Exploring SME case studies highlighting trade and funding challenges
• How much risk are trade financiers prepared to take?
• Value chain: Enabling financial institutions to effectively monitor and control assets
• Providing first-hand accounts of organisations operating in Syria
• How can traders reduce exposure while increasing access to funding?
• Understanding the impact of anti-bribery and corruption regulations on AML
• Financing the supply chain: A Jordanian experience
• The BPO: Streamlining the payment process
• Expanding support mechanisms through developmental funding
• Case study: How alternative funding methods can increase an exporter’s options


Who should attend?
• Trade, export and commodity finance heads and directors
• Corporate finance directors, CFOs and treasurers
• Insurance underwriters and brokers
• Export credit agencies
• Multilaterals
• Solution providers
• Lawyers and consultants
• Market analysts and policy advisors


There will also be a special evening reception following the conference where all delegates can continue the day's discussions and engage in further dialogue in a more informal setting.