TXF landed in Dubai!
Although in the midst of a liquidity crunch with low commodity prices and geopolitical uncertainty, the region remains a rising trade hub, not only offering a trade corridor into Africa, but also bridging the East with the West.
In fact, according to TXF Data, the Middle East was the only region in to show substantial year on year growth in export finance deal volumes.
TXF Middle East 2016 explored two key pillars of trade in this context:
Export & Project Finance
Trade & Commodity Finance
Through our streamed approach, running parallel sessions simultaneously, TXF Middle East offered all guests the chance to assess the market’s opportunities and challenges at this senior-level gathering. Guests were able to choose the stream that they want to sit in at any time and make the most of a tailor-made programme!
We had excellent speakers, corporate-focused content, real-life case studies, and best practice tips for all market participants.
Testimonials
Interested in speaking?
If you would like to find out more about speaking opportunities for this event, please contact Hesham Zakai, Associate Director:
T: +44 (0)20 3735 5180
Separated into two streams, guests of TXF Middle East can choose the sessions that are most relevant to them!
Choose from:
Export & Project Finance Middle East
Trade & Commodity Finance Middle East
View the full two-day agenda here:
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Insurance as a liquidity enhancerWhere there is geopolitical strife, there is need for political risk insurance. ... Export & Project Finance Room ![]() ![]()
Where there is geopolitical strife, there is
What advantages does it offer in this context and what are the key risk drivers to be conscious of across the Middle East today? To what extent are insurance solutions enhancing the levels of liquidity in the market? Is insurance being ![]() Rachael Anstock
Head UK - Credit & Political Risks
Zurich
![]() Sebastien Avot
Middle East & Africa Regional Head, Distribution & Trading
Deutsche Bank
![]() Anthony Palmer
Non Executive Director
BPL Global
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Has supply chain finance taken off the in the Middle East?Supplier financing has the potential to protect corporates against economic unce... Trade & Commodity Finance Room ![]() ![]()
Supplier financing has the potential to protect corporates against economic uncertainty in the region
and make supply chains more robust. How successful a working tailored to cater for the dynamic changes in the economic landscape and free up the cash-flow needed for business growth? Is it being utilised by corporates of all sizes or does it remain constricted at present? What is the outlook for the tool’s growth in the region? ![]() Halina Bernard
Treasurer
General Motors
![]() Sinan Ozcan
Director in Payables and Structured Finance
Tawreeq Holdings
![]() Fabio Manca
Director - Working Capital Solutions
Arviem
![]() Maninder Bhandari
Director
Derby Group
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WORKSHOP: How to attract ECA and project financing to frontier MENA marketsECAs are naturally very restrictive on frontier markets, both in terms of countr... Export & Project Finance Room ![]()
12:30
WORKSHOP: How to attract ECA and project financing to frontier MENA markets
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ECAs are naturally very restrictive
The instructive session will also elaborate on key aspects that one needs to take into consideration when approaching financing banks: compliance risks, credit risks, country risks, etc. and will suggest tentative solutions on how to possibly mitigate them. ![]() Derek Nicholson
Finance Director
Qaiwan Group
![]() Bruno Gremez
Founding Partner at CT&F
CT&F
![]() Samir Kasmi
Founding Partner at CT&F
CT&F
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Trade routes to technology: Staying competitive in today’s trade finance landsca...The so-called real economy is usually the first to fall victim when liquidity be... Trade & Commodity Finance Room ![]()
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Trade routes to technology: Staying competitive in today’s trade finance landscape
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The so-called real economy is usually the first to
So what can businesses do to stay afloat and stay competitive? What opportunities do new trade routes, new technologies, and new investment types throw up? ![]() Gary Slawther
Corporate Treasurer
Octal Petrochemicals
![]() Ezhil Venugopal
Head of Trade Sales, Transaction Banking
Commercial Bank International
![]() Guenther Blum
Vice-President
The Bank of New York Mellon
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Shaping the future: The role of ECAThis panel will guide the audience through various facets of ECA financing in th... Export & Project Finance Room ![]() ![]()
This panel will guide the audience through various facets of ECA financing in the Middle East. This ranges from conventional energy projects that are intended to improve
The panel will explore commercial, political, legal and financing aspects and be composed of project sponsors, ![]() Oliver Irwin
Partner
Bracewell
![]() Hans-Peter Busson
Global ECA Coordination Leader
EY/AHB
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IDEA LAB: Are traders getting the structured commodity finance they need?How active is the banking market in the Middle East today when it comes to struc... Trade & Commodity Finance Room ![]()
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IDEA LAB: Are traders getting the structured commodity finance they need?
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How active is the banking market in the Middle East today when it comes to structured commodity finance transactions? Are the PXF, RCF and RBL markets active, or are traders and producers instead making use of transactional banking flows? Are deals being led by international or regional and local banks, and do the latter have enough capacity to support the region’s activity?
![]() Kazi Riyazuddin
Chief Finance Manager
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd
![]() Hitendra Jain
Director
Asia Global Commodities
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Exporters Perspectives: Optimising opportunities in the Middle EastExports to the Middle East grew year-on-year more than any other region during t... Export & Project Finance Room ![]()
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Exporters Perspectives: Optimising opportunities in the Middle East
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Exports to the Middle East grew year-on-year more than any other region during the first half of 2016, underlining the opportunities that abound for international exporters. Which sectors are enjoying the biggest surge in demand? How can exporters
![]() Andreas Back
Senior Manager
Wärtsilä Financial Services
![]() Pietro Amico
General Counsel
Risk Analytics Ltd
![]() Paul Hodgson-Jones
Assistant General Manager, Export & Agency Finance
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)
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How to optimise trade finance for short-term working capitalToday, trade finance in the MENA region takes place in a context of increased po... Trade & Commodity Finance Room ![]() ![]()
Today, trade finance in the MENA region takes place in a context of increased political uncertainty, higher price volatility, higher macroeconomic
![]() Pankaj Mundra
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Nimai Management Consultants
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How do banks and corporates seize opportunities in Iran?Iran has been afforded a cautious welcome for an old friend in the Middle East. ... Export & Project Finance Room ![]() ![]()
Iran has been afforded a cautious welcome for an old friend in the Middle East. While the investment potential – from energy and infrastructure to
![]() Hadi Hami
Director
MMetalsGroup
![]() Sadjad Ghoroghi
Member of the Board
IROPEX
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IDEA LAB - Flight to FinTech: Balancing competition and collaborationWhat role is financial technology playing in trade finance today? And what is th... Trade & Commodity Finance Room ![]()
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IDEA LAB - Flight to FinTech: Balancing competition and collaboration
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What role is financial technology
playing in trade finance today? And
what is the outlook for its future
role moving forward? Are specialist
FinTech players cooperating with
or dis-intermediating banks?
What are the advantages of each
path? Are corporate clients being
engaged enough on the tangible
benefits of technology and what
appetite is there amongst them for
greater technology adoption? How
can corporates identify the most
useful solutions for them given how
burgeoning the landscape currently
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TXF and CC Solutions are delighted to bring the School of ECA Finance to Dubai on 7 & 8 November!
To book your place please visit the training page here or email [email protected]
In the two days prior to TXF Middle East 2016, you can now join this industry-leading ECA course at a discount - guests of the event can save 10% on the cost of this two-day intensive training course.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE BROCHURE
WHO SHOULD ATTEND AND WHY?
Lenders/financial institutions/financial Advisors To gain a greater knowledge of rules & requirements, how to avoid common pitfalls and misunderstandings that can strain relationships with customers
Exporter/Supplier/OEM To understand how ECA finance impacts the EPC process from RPFs through to procurement cycle and learn how to avoid problems during spend cycle that relate to misunderstanding eligibility.
Corporates/borrowers For information on how to proceed with, to apply for, or disburse an ECA financing.
Legal teams To understand the impacts of ECA financing on credit agreements and be able to better advise clients on compliance as well as understand potential problems commonly found in ECA transactions
What can you expect from the School of ECA Finance?
UP-TO-DATE AND FOCUSED The course is delivered by people that currently work on deals in the market and it is the only course that focuses solely on ECA Finance.
PRACTICAL, INTERACTIVE AND CASE STUDY RICH It includes the right mix of in-depth lectures, practical discussions and case studies. We will give real life examples, talk about our own experiences and give you the chance to do the same. Questions are encouraged and debate fostered. You will benefit not only from the knowledge of our faculty, but also from the experience amongst your peers in the room
EXAMINATION We have implemented a technical examination that all school attendees will be asked to complete. The examination is already used by several leading agencies in their own internal processes.
Those that complete the course will receive an official certificate of attendance and qualify for CLE/CPD if required.
For more details please visit the course website here or email [email protected]
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