West Africa Trade & Commodity Finance Conference
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4th Annual West Africa Trade & Commodity Finance Conference June 26-27, 2012 • Accra, Ghana • Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel 4ème conférence annuelle sur le fi nancement du commerce et des matières premières en Afrique occidentale 26 & 27 juin 2012 • Accra, Ghana • Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel English / French simultaneous translation Traduction simultanée anglais/français NEW NETWORKING WEBSITE! Contact fellow delegates before the conference PLATINUM SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORS DRINKS RECEPTION SPONSOR GHIB GHANA INTERNATIONAL BANK SILVER SPONSORS CO-SPONSORS www.exportagroup.com Conference Information 4th Annual Among the topics to be discussed: ● Is West Africa still the global deal hotspot for traders? West Africa Trade & ● Trade in West Africa: Hoping for the best and preparing for the worst Commodity Finance ● Analysing the impact of government risk on African fi nancial institutions Conference ● Developing the full cycle of cocoa production in West Africa ● Helping alleviate risk with trade credit and Exporta are delighted to announce that political risk insurance the 4th Annual West Africa Trade & ● The development of the West Africa oil and gas Commodity Finance Conference will be industry ● Exploring Francophone West Africa moving from its London base to Accra, ● What role does Asia have to play in the future of Ghana, for 2012. The event has gained West Africa? immense support over previous years ● Profi ling opportunities within Angola ● Examining the latest trends within the and will now act as the central meeting syndicated loan market point for the regional and international ● Logistics: What can be done to increase intra- African trade? trade fi nance community in a new local ● What best practices should exporters undertake setting. in collateral management? ● How will Basel III affect a client’s cost of As the ascendancy of Africa continues to ignite borrowing and access to cash? ● Is the scene set for export fi nance to realise its interest from all corners of the world, primarily due full potential in West Africa? to rising global commodity demands, the conference is ideally positioned to explore key issues affecting trade fl ows and bring together the main protagonists Who should attend? to discuss the extensive opportunities and challenges ● Local and international banks the region holds. ● Multinationals and SMEs Key decision makers from the region’s major ● Independent fi nanciers corporate and fi nancial organisations will take part ● Commodity brokers and traders in panel discussions and give their expert opinion ● Insurance brokers and underwriters through individual presentations while all the time ● Export credit agencies encouraging delegates to join the debate and interact with speakers. ● Lawyers and consultants ● Solution providers As with all Exporta events, networking is at the heart ● Multilaterals of the conference. Over 250+ delegates are expected to attend, making this an event not to be missed for ● Market analysts and policy advisors anyone doing business in West Africa, as extended There will be a special reception following the networking breaks, relaxed lunches and informal event where all delegates can continue the day’s drinks receptions make this the ideal place to make discussions and engage in further dialogue in a new business contacts. more informal setting. Event Details Venue details Evening networking reception About us Date: June 26-27, 2012 Date: June 26, 2012 Venue: Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Time: 17.30 Through our market-leading magazines – Global Independence Avenue, Ridge Trade Review (GTR) and EMEA Finance – Exporta PMB CT 343 provides essential news and analysis for corporates, bankers, lawyers and insurers working in sectors Accra such as trade and commodity fi nance, ECA fi nance, Ghana capital markets, syndicated loans and bonds. Exporta’s conferences offer unrivalled content Tel: +233 302 665 588 for the fi nancial markets, with focused panel discussions, high-quality presentations and a Fax: +233 302 665 589 host of well-regarded speakers. Web: www.moevenpick-accra.com For more information, head to www.exportagroup.com GTR is the world’s leading international trade fi nance magazine, read by and featuring the Accommodation New networking website market’s key banks, credit insurers, corporates, traders, law fi rms, brokers and consultants. 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GTS is a specialist search practice which works across Global Trade & Transaction Banking in a range of product areas including structured View previous conference trade and commodity fi nance, ECA, supply chain fi nance, cash management, political risk highlights online insurance and legal services. We have a patient and enduring approach to all Start your QR scanner and point mandates with a highly targeted search mentality. it to the QR code on the right, It is an approach that has earned us many long standing partnerships with our clients. or visit www.exportagroup.com For more information, head to www.gtssearch.com Agenda: June 26, 2012 08.00 Registration and refreshments 11.40 Sub-Saharan corporate and structured trade fi nance 09.00 Chairman’s opening remarks solutions: The Nigerian experience Joe Mensah, Chief Executive Offi cer, Ghana International Bank Victor Ezenwoko, Executive Director, Regional Businesses, Diamond Bank ● Analysing the role and importance of Nigeria in the wider West Africa 09.10 Keynote: What impact can West Africa have on the region ● What are the most popular models for structured trade fi nancing? global economy? ● How does Nigeria’s commodities export base and reliance on imports Millison Narh, Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Ghana affect trade fi nance? ● The facts and fi gures: Profi ling trade fl ows and growth expectations ● To what extent is Nigeria a high risk market for fi nanciers and ● How has Africa responded to global economic challenges? corporates? ● How attractive is the market compared with other emerging markets? ● Future challenges: Is the biggest threat to African growth internal or 12.05 Panel discussion: Trade in West Africa: Hoping for the external? best and preparing for the worst Moderator: Shannon Manders, Deputy Editor & Supplements Editor, 09.35 Panel discussion: Is West Africa still the global deal Global Trade Review (GTR) hotspot for traders? Richard Agbenu, Head of Corporate Finance & Structured Trade, Moderator: Jorim Schraven, Manager, Financial Institutions Africa, FMO Ghana International Bank Emeka Uzomba, Head of Treasury & Correspondent Banking, Zhann Meyer, Head Africa Business, Global Commodity Finance, Diamond Bank Nedbank Capital Vernon Darko, President, Equipxp Rupert Cutler, Managing Director, Financial and Political Risk, Newman Bikash Prasad, General Manager, Finance & Regional Finance Head Martin & Buchan for West Africa, Olam International Craig Polkinghorne, Global Head & Director, Structured Trade & Sameer Gupta, Financial Director, Ghana & Area Finance Controller, Commodity Finance, Standard Bank West African Operations, Stallion Group Nisrin Hala, Manager & Vice-President, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking