FCIB Export Credit and Trade Finance Conference in Europe

Solutions to Sourcing Trade Finance
How the conflicting goals of stakeholders, both Banks and Corporates, can lead to misunderstandings and a failure to close that all important deal; An insider's view to avoiding the pitfalls!

In the current market environment, when price volatility and the appetite for risk become challenging elements in searching out solutions for trade finance, an effective communication process is a key aspect for the proper structuring of any transaction.

But what are the different agendas of the stakeholders? How do several, and sometimes conflicting goals, jeopardize the process? Through examples, this session will explore how to find effective solutions to cover counterparty risk and accelerate cash flow.

This session will bring delegates up to date on the latest developments as Europe prepares for the launch of SEPA in November 2009.

Uncovering Hidden Working Capital in Your Receivables – How to Optimise Cash-Flow
Regardless of the global economic crisis that’s upon us all, it is of sound economic principle to maximise cash flow for our respective corporates. How do we achieve it? How can we uncover hidden working capital which could provide the uplift during the downturn?

In today’s troubled global economy, maximising cash- flow is the by-word of a well run A/R department. This session will enlighten Finance Directors and Credit Managers alike, and aims to add to your existing skills toolbox!

Open Forum (Q&A)
The Open Forum session will provide a lively discussion on the key issues of the day, an exchange of ideas and a real opportunity to share best practices and experiences. Don't miss it!

Designed to fuel the highest level of professional debate, the Open Forum content evolves out of export credit and country specific questions submitted in advance, by conference participants. This is your opportunity to get your particular challenges discussed and your questions answered, so please do submit questions, participate and add to your knowledge base.

This session, delivered by five highly experienced practitioners working in the areas of debt collection and litigation in Europe, will look at the key points in detail and raise levels of awareness of what to watch out for, particularly if you wish to prepare yourself for a successful recovery in the event of a default.

You will gain a better understanding of the impact of cross border debt collection and how decisions you make at the beginning of the cycle will impact on the ultimate outcome of your debt collection efforts; a recipe of hints and tips, with a list of do's and don'ts and a pinch of humour to lighten the load!