Newsletter - August 2006

Warsaw Conference – 15 to 17 October 2006

Registrations are coming in thick and fast for FCIB’s 122nd International Credit and Risk Management Conference in Europe. Along with our unique Questions and Answers session we have put together a very strong Programme of presenters and presentations, with particular emphasis on the key development markets of our host country and the wider Central and Eastern Europe.

You may register for the Conference Online at https://secure.nacm.org/cgi-bin-ssl/Formbuilder?CODE=FINTL1006 and directly with our host hotel at
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?
id=0606270001&key=7DC4B, where the deadline for reservations is 22 September.

We very much look forward to welcoming you to Warsaw and to receiving your contributions to the Questions and Answers session. And remember, your membership of FCIB is of a corporate nature, so please feel free to invite your colleagues to attend.

Another Free Teleconference for FCIB Members!
Our 2006 Teleconference season continues on Thursday, 24 August, at 4.00 pm BST / 5.00 pm CET on ‘Doing Business in China’. The duration will be 1 hour and the Speaker will be Julian Chen, Chief Operating Officer, FCIB China.
China is a crucial market for many of us and this Teleconference is commended to you and your colleagues. Further information and registration may be found on http://www.fcibglobal.com/events/teleConf/index.shtml. Participating CICP’s will receive a 1/2 CICP Point.

CICP’s – Next Course begins on 17 September
Whether a manufacturer and exporter charged with mitigating business credit risk in the global market place or a financial institution assessing the needs of your corporate clients, the Certified International Credit Professional (CICP) designation is for you and your colleagues. Enrolment in FCIB’s acclaimed Course will:-

· Enhance the professional development of you and your international credit team.
· Further develop your network of international business and credit professionals around the world.
· Ensure that you learn even more about international markets from your peers and practitioners in the global arena.

For more details visit http://vu.msu.edu/preview/fcib001/ or to enrol directly see https://secure.nacm.org/cgi-bin-ssl/Formbuilder?CODE=FCR906-2.

Welcome to Natalye – Full Time!
Many of you know Natalye Turner as the guiding light at our European and Middle East Conferences. She joined FCIB on a part-time basis in November 1999, since when she has been a valuable asset to the running of the European operation. On 1 July Natalye became a full time member of FCIB’s staff. Please join me in wishing her every success in her expanded role as a key contributor to our office management and the promotion of FCIB’s full portfolio of services.

IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY WITH A RECENT CREDIT REPORT, WHY NOT TRY FCIB?
If you have not been happy with a recent Credit Report, FCIB is willing to offer you a comparison FREE OF CHARGE. All you need do is to confirm WHO THE ORIGINAL SUPPLIER WAS, THE CO-ORDINATES OF THE COMPANY ON WHOM THE ENQUIRY WAS MADE AND WHY YOU WERE NOT HAPPY. Please contact Jill Wills in the US with your requirements at jillw@fcibglobal.com or by telephone on 00 1 410 423 1840.
I should emphasize that FCIB offers a bespoke service - with no contracts involved - so that you may be sure the Reports you receive are the freshest available.

New Members
Trust SA, Greece
Koutelias Manolis
Collection Manager
Email: c.georgaki@trustcenter.gr
Telephone: 00 30 210 8929700
Facsimile: 00 30 210 8929704

NACCO Materials Handling Ltd., UK
Steve Mayos
Senior Credit Analyst
Email: steve.mayos@nmhg.com
Telephone: 00 44 1252 770863
Facsimile: 00 44 1252 770869

CreditCraft Ltd., UK
Brian Ward
Director
Email: brian.ward@creditcraft.eu
Telephone: 00 44 1828 751103
Facsimile: 00 44 7918 627518

Galileo International, UK
Matthew Hind
Receivables Manager EMEA
Email: matthew.hind@galileo.com
Telephone: 00 44 1753 288332
Facsimile: 00 44 1753 288223

Galileo International, UK
Jeffery Esprit
Receivables Team Leader EMEA
Email: jeffery.esprit@galileo.com
Telephone: 00 44 1753 288533
Facsimile: 00 44 1753 288223

Membership Changes
Climax Molybdenum UK Ltd., UK (formerly Climax Molybdenum GmbH)
New representative: Graham Oliver
Financial Controller
Email: goliver@phelpsdodge.com
Telephone: 00 44 1449 742911
Facsimile: 00 44 1449 675972

Ingersoll Rand European Sales Ltd., Ireland
New representative: Brendan Collins
Order to Cash & Treasury Manager
Email: brendan_collins@eu.irco.com
Telephone: 00 353 1 870 7244
Facsimile: 00 353 1 870 7446

Eastman Chemical BV, The Netherlands
New representative: Ronald Hamelink
Credit Manager EMEA
Email: rhamelink@eastman.com
Telephone: 00 31 10 240 2179
Facsimile: 00 31 10 240 2112

Dow Europe GmbH, Switzerland
New representative: Sabine Jansen
Credit Manager Europe
Email: scjansen@dow.com
Telephone: 00 41 44 728 3190
Facsimile: 00 41 44 728 2308

F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Switzerland
New representative: Christian Hauber
Head of Global Credit Management
Email: christian.hauber@roche.com
Telephone: 00 41 61 688 5399
Facsimile: 00 41 61 688 1647

International Flavors & Fragrances, The Netherlands
Jan Ambergen
Treasury Manager Europe
New telephone: 00 31 35 6883 220
New facsimile: 00 31 35 6883 364

FCIB warmly welcomes these new member companies and new membership representatives.

We also congratulate FCIB Board Member William Bastiaan on his appointment as Director of Global Markets for ABC-Amega Inc.

Mastering International Credit

For Your Diary

2007 European & Middle East Conference Venues

Rome – 11 to 13 February

Dubai – 18 to 20 March

Frankfurt – 17 to 19 June

Istanbul – 14 to 16 October