4th Annual Nordic Region Trade & Export Finance Co

Exporta returns to Gothenburg for its 4th Annual Nordic Region Trade & Export Finance Conference, now a permanent fixture and regular highlight on the conference calendar. 2011's event will build on the success enjoyed in previous events, including last year's gathering, which attracted just under 200 high level delegates from the Nordic region and beyond.

Benefitting from fantastic support from a range of Nordic and European institutions, the conference will delve further into an active and ambitious market, with attendance from a range of blue chip multinational corporations all seeking to hear new and innovative ways to finance their trade and export business, with many currently undertaking ambitious programmes of expansion into emerging markets such as Asia and Africa.

With much to fit into the one-day format, delegates will be able to choose from a range of issues to discuss, including competition between local and international banks, changing corporate attitudes and approaches, effective transaction banking partnerships, insurance and risk mitigation and the role of banks and ECAs in export financing. Furthermore, by streaming the afternoon sessions, the opportunity is provided to cover more issues in greater depth, through detailed case studies, informed discussion and informal networking.

Topics to be discussed will include:

How institutions are helping to support clients wishing to develop in emerging markets
Do banks need to provide more when it comes to SME financing to increase the local corporate pool?
Changing corporate attitudes and approaches within Nordic trade
Is pricing within the Nordics prohibitive for international banks looking to enter the market?
Responding to client transaction banking needs through the building of effective partnerships
Using global financial networks to facilitate Nordic commerce
Assessing the role of private insurance coverage in assisting Nordic trade
Providing case studies on alternative corporate financing programmes
Has there been a balance shift within Nordic export finance?
Considering the need for innovation within a competitive market
Who should attend?

Local and international banks
Multinationals and SMEs
Indepdendent financiers
Commodity brokers and traders
Insurance brokers and underwriters
Export credit agencies
Lawyers and consultants
Solution providers
Multilaterals
Market analysts and policy advisors
With networking opportunities once again at the forefront (as with all Exporta conferences), delegates will have the opportunity to extend their business discussions into the evening, with a special reception taking place following the conclusion of the conference.