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1 day event
GTR Asia Supply Chain Finance Conference 2015
JW Marriott, Hong Kong
June, 02, 2015
Global Trade Review (GTR), the world’s leading trade, export and commodity finance publication was delighted that Hong Kong once again played host to the inaugural GTR Asia Supply Chain Finance Conference on June 2, 2015.
The conference was organised with the support of leading global financial institutions such as Santander, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Euler Hermes, Bolero, Coface and ICC Hong Kong.
Having established an unrivalled presence across the continent, the GTR Asia Supply Chain Finance Conference showcased the opportunities offered by Hong Kong as a base for tapping into business with China and other key North-East Asian economies, and the innovative financing techniques being utilised to optimise working capital and manage risk across the supply chain. Insight was provided by leading companies from a range of countries, including Concordia, HSBC, Johnson Controls, Olam International and Standard Chartered, following an opening keynote by Nicholas Kwan, Director of Research for the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
Utilising detailed case studies, work-shop style focus sessions and high-level panels, the conference placed strong emphasis on the latest market trends and key challenges being faced by those companies seeking to de-risk international supply chains, with over 150 business leaders part of a delegation spanning commodity production and trading, manufacturing, banking, insurance, legal and export credit sectors.
“With ongoing economic liberalisation on the Chinese mainland and the trade and financing opportunities that offers to regionally-based corporates, it’s an exciting time to be doing business in Hong Kong”, said Rupert Sayer, CEO of GTR Asia. “We’re bringing together leading treasurers, traders, financiers and risk managers for a unique opportunity to discuss how companies can take advantage of Hong Kong’s strategic location as gateway to the Chinese market, and how the finance community can optimise increasing trade flows between partners in high-growth Asian economies, and those further afield. From economic stimulus on the mainland to seismic events in the commodity finance sector and progress toward freer flows of cash and trade out of China, there was plenty of practical takeaways on offer throughout the day.”
Extensive scope for networking was built into the programme, including an evening networking reception, providing opportunities for delegates to build new and develop existing business relationships between plenary sessions.
