COMMODITY TRADE FINANCE WILL BE RETURNING TO LONDON AS PART OF COMMODITY TRADING WEEK ON THE 24TH โ 25TH APRIL 2024 FOR KEY SESSIONS, AS THE GLOBAL COMMODITY TRADE FINANCE LANDSCAPE HAS NEVER BEEN MORE INTERESTING AND DYNAMIC.
The joining global megatrends of sustainability and digitalisation have already begun to transform long established practices and approaches โ and this change has only just begun. The Commodity Trade Finance Forum brings together traders, producers, financers, leading advisory firms and technology providers to assess and share best practices on how to leverage this change and ensure you are well placed to benefit from disruptive forces.
KEY TOPICS INCLUDE:
COMMODITY TRADE FINANCE WILL BE RETURNING TO LONDON AS PART OF COMMODITY TRADING WEEK ON THE 24TH โ 25TH APRIL 2024 FOR KEY SESSIONS, AS THE GLOBAL COMMODITY TRADE FINANCE LANDSCAPE HAS NEVER BEEN MORE INTERESTING AND DYNAMIC.
The joining global megatrends of sustainability and digitalisation have already begun to transform long established practices and approaches โ and this change has only just begun. The Commodity Trade Finance Forum brings together traders, producers, financers, leading advisory firms and technology providers to assess and share best practices on how to leverage this change and ensure you are well placed to benefit from disruptive forces.
KEY TOPICS INCLUDE:
In addition to watching the live sessions, you'll get to connect with your peers using our event networking platform and dedicated meeting times, so don't miss out on the opportunity to join us!
In addition to watching the live sessions, you'll get to connect with your peers using our event networking platform and dedicated meeting times, so don't miss out on the opportunity to join us!
You'll get the lowdown from industry leaders on topics including:
Moderator: Maryana Stober, President, Wista Switzerland
Anna Malamen, Finance Director, PMG Holding
Ilya Medvedenko, Director, Barens Group
Bjarke Nissen, Managing Director, Stolt Tankers
Robert Soban, Senior Account Manager - Financial Markets / CAMS, Pole Star Global
PANEL DISCUSSION
โข Assessing further risks and consequences of Russia's attacks on Ukraine
โข The status of the grain corridor
โข Considering food security and disruptions to the global grain trade
โข Addressing solutions and a look into the future
Moderator: Kevin Kindall, Senior Data Scientist, Hartree Partners
Hugo Brodie, Head of Product Development & Innovation, London Metal Exchange
Gordon Allott, President & CEO, BroadPeak Partners Inc.
Adrian Carr, Business Development Manager, Nasdaq Risk Platform
Dirk Robers, Digital Ventures EMEA, Cargill
Richard Reid, Head of Risk Strategy & Integration, Marex
PANEL DISCUSSION
โข How are the global trends influencing strategic decisions in the digitisation space?
โข Different departments, different needs: How do you create coherent approach across the board?
โข How do you achieve such a deep transformation from the top to the bottom?
โข Success stories: 'How we transformed our business through digitalisation'
Moderator: Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist & Global Strategist, ADM ISI
Scott Wellcome, Director - Grains Risk Management, Goodmills Group
Kona Haque, Head of Research, ED&F Man
Saad Rahim, Chief Economist, Trafigura
PANEL DISCUSSION
โข Market dynamics, pressures, cycles, mitigation strategies
โข Industry confidence for the year ahead
โข How the commodity trading industry is adapting to high inflation
Kona Haque, Head of Research, ED&F Man
Scott Wellcome, Director - Grains Risk Management, Goodmills Group
Ana Yaluff, Director - Sustainability EMEA, ADM
PANEL DISCUSSION
โข The ongoing impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
โข Global food supply: shortages and price impacts
โข Weather outlook and ongoing impact of global warming
โข Crops for energy vs crops for food - debate
โข Global food supply chain - is a rethink needed?
Aaron Zwiebach, Vice President, Evolution Credit Partners
PRESENTATION
โข Overview of trade finance in 2023 and beyond
โข Inflation and itsโ effect on lending rates
โข Impact of war, the geopolitical situation
Moderator: Brian Canup, Assistant Editor, Trade Finance Global
Alexander Peters, Group Chief Financial Officer, ArrowResources
John MacNamara, CEO, Carshalton Commodities Ltd
Bruce Glazier, Chairman of the Board, Fex Agro
PANEL DISCUSSION
This panel will bring together experts from across the trade finance spectrum to assess some of the below challenges, and explore best practises in their mitigation:
โข Incorporation of ESGโ in the trade finance
โข The volatility of the capital markets
โข Inflationary pressures
โข High geopolitical instability
โข The impact of the Russia war and sanctions
โข China and Asian economy working in isolation vs the West
John MacNamara, CEO, Carshalton Commodities Ltd
Daniel Barbosa, Finance Director, Fex Agro
Rebekah Fajemirokun, Head of Trade Finance, Eminent Energy Limited (Berkeley Energy Services )
Carl Williamson, Head of Trade Finance, UK Export Finance
PANEL DISCUSSION
โข SMEs perspectives - where and how to get financed
โข What are the biggest challenges to access the finance?
โข What are most recent developments in SMEs adopting digital trading tools?
โข What are the alternatives available for SMEโs compared to larger industry players?
โข Developing a financing checklist: Best practises for SMEs in seeking financing
Cavin O'Driscoll, Sustainability and Investor Relations Lead, Riccoffee
Rakesh Ranchhoddas, Global Customer Solutions & Insurance and Bank Relations, ADM
Carl Williamson, Head of Trade Finance, UK Export Finance
PANEL DISCUSSION
โข An overview of digital tools in the market and which might be most useful for your organisation
โข Too much or too little data? Applying analytical tools to speed up business processes
โข Utilising AI and ML to support credit assessments - use cases
โข Electronic documentation - what can be improved?
โข Are these solutions interoperable? What about industry collaboration?
โข Does the regulatory environment foster the adoption of new solutions?
Saurabh Goyal, Founder & CEO, Phlo Systems
Ryan Easterbrook, Head of Grains and Oilseeds Sales, ADM Investor Services International Ltd
CLIENT CASE STUDY
โข Autohedging โ what is it? Is it even possible? โ Yes it is โ just look at what HRVYST is doing for grains merchants in US
โข Benefits โ 24/7 risk controls, no slippage, low cost of risk operations
โข Challenges โ requires deep understanding of the specific commodity and its hedging practice, requires really thorough understanding of the futures exchange microstructure and order rule book
โข The future โ Just like the FX trading has moved from being a broker driven market to screen based trading, its inevitable that the same will happen for commodity futures
Moderator: Deepesh Patel, Director, Trade Finance Global
Marilena Chatzigianni, Compliance & Due Diligence Manager, BGN Group
Artyom Sitnikov, Former Head of Equity in Natural Resources and Director, Regreen Capital Ltd
PANEL DISCUSSION
โข Advances in transaction monitoring to identify fraud and risk
โข Best practises in KYC and AML compliance in the โnew normal
โข What are the digital tools against fraud and trade based on money laundering?
โข What is the role of AI in defeating fraud and financial crime
Moderator: Deepesh Patel, Director, Trade Finance Global
Luke Humphrey, Global Head - CIO Digital Technology and Analytics, Louis Dreyfus Company
Dirk Robers, Digital Ventures EMEA, Cargill
PANEL DISCUSSION
โข Which notable platforms and ecosystems are developing to help digitise trade finance?
โข How will these platforms develop in the next 2 years?
โข Understanding security issues and standards
Moderator: Deepesh Patel, Director, Trade Finance Global
Adam Hearne, CEO, Carbon Chain
Michiel Teunissen, Global Head Agri Commodities - Trade & Commodity Finance, Rabobank
Swaroop N L N, Global Product Head โ Sustainability / Innovation / FIs & Asset distribution, HSBC
PANEL DISCUSSION
โข Is trade finance becoming more sustainable?
โข ESG and green finance - what does it mean for commodity trade finance?
โข What are the set of standards and guidelines to follow?
โข How to structure trade finance to positively reward ESG-driven investment?
โข How digital technology helps to drive sustainability in trade finance
โข Risks in climate change and increase in natural disasters, droughts, floods etc - what does it mean for commodity trade finance
Moderator: Marc Ostwald, Chief Economist & Global Strategist, ADM ISI
Richard Lloyd, CEO / Chairman, Minexia / Marula Mining PLC
Amy Bowe, VP of ESG, Africa Oil UK Ltd
Philippe Cohen, CFO, Kariya Energy Ltd
PANEL DISCUSSION
โข Africaโs role in international trade finance
โข Addressing the financing gap in Africa
โข What opportunities lie ahead?
โข Boosting technical solutions to access data and internationally recognised payment systems
โข Overcoming transaction barriers
โข Aligning with regulatory compliance challenges
Moderator: Mark Abrams, MD - Global Head of Trade & Receivables Finance, Trade Finance Global
Richard Fu, Head of Commodities, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. Ltd London Branch
PANEL DISCUSSION
โข Traceability, risk management, transparency, electronic letters of credit for cross-border trades: How Blockchain applications could be used in trade financing
โข A look at AI applications latest development to improve document proofing, price forecasting, automated decision making, regulatory intelligence, and liquidity management
โข Tokenised future - What will it mean for trade finance
โข How financial institutions and fintech can collaborate for improved access to finance
โข Enabling inclusive participation in commodity trade finance (MSMEs and emerging markets)