4th Annual East Africa Trade & Commodity Finance

4th Annual East Africa Trade & Commodity Finance Conference

Description

Following an exceptionally positive response from the 2011 conference, Exporta is delighted to return to Nairobi for the 4th Annual East Africa Trade & Commodity Finance Conference – the only dedicated event for the EAC trade finance community. Influential business leaders, domestic and international financial institutions and the major players involved in financing essential trade will gather to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing this exciting emerging market.

Topics to be covered:
• Are the fundamentals in place for East Africa to realise its potential?
• How should the EAC develop its energy sector in light of rising global energy demands?
• Is the improvement and expansion of infrastructure the main priority?
• Analysing the impact of government risk on African financial institutions
• How much risk are trade and commodity financiers prepared to take?
• Evaluating the growing importance of collateral management
• Tea focus: What is obstructing the region’s ability to increase its tea production capacity?
• How political and credit risk insurance can facilitate commodity trading
• Case study: Increasing involvement of Middle Eastern banks in local structured finance deals
• How significant is the I.T. and telecom sector in boosting regional trade?


“The 3rd Annual East Africa conference is very relevant to the contemporary issues of trade in an emerging region of EAC”
Chris Oshiafi, Pan African Capital

“Information sharing and networking environment was beyond my expectations”
Kariuki Mwangi, Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA)

“These events are effective in bringing together all service providers involved in the global trade finance playing field. Keep up the good work”
Duncan Opliphant, Titan Collateral Services

“Great organisation and great content for discussion and presentations. Good preparation time ensured good turnout."
Wamara Jonathan, Stanbic Bank

“An eye opener for companies in the region trying to expand/finance their commodity business”
S. Esmail, Afrisian Ginning

"Quality and professional. Addresses current issues at the right time. Thank you."
Berat Pehlivanoglu, Managing Director, PFS Finance


In light of global events – the escalation of Asian trade, new wider south-south trade flows, the eurozone crisis, continued effect of the Arab Spring and challenges relating to US Dollar liquidity levels – there has never been a more crucial time to meet with high-level peers to gain invaluable information and network with both SME and multi-national corporates, financial institutions (both private and developmental) and those market specialists that mitigate trading risks and create new business lines.

The format of the conference will allow delegates to hear insightful keynote addresses, gain specialist information from distinguished industry experts as well as ask questions and engage with panel members during live round table debates.


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.