3rd Annual Brazil Latin America Trade & Commodity

3rd Annual Brazil & Latin America Trade & Commodity Finance Conference

Description

As the ascendency of Latin America continues to attract global attention and its impact on worldwide commodity trade increases in prominence, Exporta’s third event in Sao Paulo is well placed to address the numerous opportunities and significant challenges Latin America holds. This comprehensive two day event will bring together leading business and banking decision makers to discuss the intricacies of changing trade dynamics as well as the role of international collaborations to ensure economic expansion.

Along with an abundance of opportunities, Brazil - like so many other Latin American countries - faces significant regulatory, infrastructure and funding challenges that must be overcome as to the country enters a vital period of economic development, highlighted by the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympics, that could determine the long-term success of this exciting market.
 
‘Great insight and valuable networking’
Andreas Dobner, Swiss Re
 
‘Really grew my vision about trade in Latin America’
Anderson Porto Sinotti, Banco Itau Unibanco
 
‘Good initiative, good speakers, it will be a “must” for the region’
Marcos G. D’Agostini, TSB Global
 
‘Interesting conference to see where the benchmark is on financing options on the international commodities market’
Antonio Pianucci, Scotiabank Brasil
 
‘I found this an excellent forum for trade financers, insurers, law firms, collateral managers, to discuss the most recent industry trends and most pressing needs/issues’
Agnes Alderson, Ace Global Markets
 
‘A very well organized conference. Furthermore, a great mix of market participants: banks, funds, lawyers, advisors, corporates and insurers’
Bruce Glazier, Perform
 
‘Great networking experience and leveled knowledge’
Celso Contin, Soriano & e Woiler Advogados

With attendance expected to reach record levels, Exporta looks forward to welcoming delegates for the most comprehensive annual gathering of trade finance practitioners in Latin America. As such, the networking opportunities will be a valuable tool for high level decision makers seeking new business contacts as well as increasing industry awareness through keynote addresses, expert panel discussions and specialist presentations.

Topics to be covered:
• How much risk are trade & commodity financiers currently prepared to take?
• Utilising changing global dynamics to drive trade through export and ECA finance
• Are end users of commodity finance able to find the right kind of funding?
• The importance of Latin America to south-south trade
• How can regulators devise new frameworks to increase commodity exports?
• What is the biggest threat to the lucrative agribusiness sector?
• Analysing the role of hard commodities, such as mining, to economic growth
• Is a lack of infrastructure investment the biggest threat to Brazil’s commodities markets?
• Considering trade credit insurance as a key risk mitigation tool
• Exploring the impact of the continent’s success stories, such as Colombia and Chile, on the wider market

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

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