Virtual Event
Jun 29-30, 2021
09.00-17.00 British Summer Time (BST)
2 Day Event
2 day event

09.00-17.00 BST, Virtual Event

June, 29, 2021

As part of its hybrid offering for the year – with an in-person event scheduled for October 19 – GTR UK 2021 Virtual welcomed close to 1,400 participants on June 29-30, including local and international banks, multinationals and SMEs, non-bank financiers, commodity brokers and traders, insurers, risk managers, lawyers, consultants, fintech providers, ECAs and multilaterals.

Coming at a key time for UK trade, both in terms of the ongoing impact of both Covid and Brexit on supply chains, business continuity planning and the plans for Global Britain, the programme featured over 60 experts and offered unrivalled insights on the latest developments in UK trade and export finance.

Key themes included the future prospects for supply chain finance in light of recent controversies, digitisation drives and the importance of being globally competitive, the challenges businesses, banks and government face when walking the ESG tightrope, as well as the latest support offerings available from UK Export Finance.

Key themes discussed:

– Where now for supply chain finance?
– Maintaining digital competitiveness
– Post-Brexit reality vs rhetoric
– Managing the ESG balancing act
– Prospects for Global Britain
– New UKEF support offerings

Top sessions included:

  • Where does supply chain finance go from here?
  • Is UK trade digitisation moving fast enough to stay competitive?
  • After the storm – what next for UK trade credit insurance?
  • Keynote: Setting out a vision for UK trade
  • “It’s not easy being green” – managing the ESG balancing act

Who attended:

  • Local and international banks
  • Multinationals and SMEs
  • Independent financiers
  • Commodity brokers and trader
  • Insurers and risk managers
  • Lawyers and consultants
  • Fintech providers
  • ECAs & multilaterals

What others are saying

"Wide variety of topics discussed by industry leaders. Really insightful and engaging and GTR were amazing hosts."

D Broughton, Ebury

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2023-06-30T16:57:39+00:00

D Broughton, Ebury

"Wide variety of topics discussed by industry leaders. Really insightful and engaging and GTR were amazing hosts."
“ A very worthwhile event with some good new business potential.”

Wayne Mills, Lloyds Bank

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2021-10-22T14:05:20+00:00

Wayne Mills, Lloyds Bank

“ A very worthwhile event with some good new business potential.”
"GTR offered me a great opportunity to network with key industry players in the sector."

B Čekrlić, CargoX

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2023-06-30T16:56:54+00:00

B Čekrlić, CargoX

"GTR offered me a great opportunity to network with key industry players in the sector."
"GTR London is such a good event! Very insightful observations from some of the speakers and panellists, and the different streams mean you can always find something relevant for you or listen in on something that you know little about to learn more. The mix of attendees means the conversations you have outside the sessions are as engaging and useful as the sessions themselves, sometimes more so."

K Richardson, BP Oil International

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2023-06-30T16:56:17+00:00

K Richardson, BP Oil International

"GTR London is such a good event! Very insightful observations from some of the speakers and panellists, and the different streams mean you can always find something relevant for you or listen in on something that you know little about to learn more. The mix of attendees means the conversations you have outside the sessions are as engaging and useful as the sessions themselves, sometimes more so."
"A very well run, and informative conference that is a must in the trade finance calendar."

B Talsi, BMCE Bank

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-01-29T10:43:14+00:00

B Talsi, BMCE Bank

"A very well run, and informative conference that is a must in the trade finance calendar."
“It was an incredibly informative event, where both industry and different sources in finance could share their experiences and insights on how the market is advancing.”

Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Paul Schaffer

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2021-11-16T22:09:41+00:00

Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Paul Schaffer

“It was an incredibly informative event, where both industry and different sources in finance could share their experiences and insights on how the market is advancing.”
“A fantastic opportunity to re-connect with industry colleagues and to obtain new business leads. The topics discussed where relevant and up to date, and the speakers of an experienced level across a wide array of industry stakeholder; both large and small. The technology used was user friendly and easy to navigate.”

Stefan Butler, Resilient International Solutions Ltd

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-11-20T15:10:14+00:00

Stefan Butler, Resilient International Solutions Ltd

“A fantastic opportunity to re-connect with industry colleagues and to obtain new business leads. The topics discussed where relevant and up to date, and the speakers of an experienced level across a wide array of industry stakeholder; both large and small. The technology used was user friendly and easy to navigate.”
"When it is difficult to get a true perspective of all the market changes GTR delivered speakers who provided insight and real life case studies as to what is actually going on. Importantly, they also provided a view of the future demands and opportunities.  A great event."

Gabby Buck, GKB Ventures LTD

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2021-07-13T10:03:36+00:00

Gabby Buck, GKB Ventures LTD

"When it is difficult to get a true perspective of all the market changes GTR delivered speakers who provided insight and real life case studies as to what is actually going on. Importantly, they also provided a view of the future demands and opportunities.  A great event."
“Thank you to GTR UK 2020 for such a brilliant session on sustainability and business. The session allowed for interesting debate and new perspectives which are essential as the UK looks to achieve its legally binding climate commitments.”

Gwen Buck, Green Alliance

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-11-20T15:09:40+00:00

Gwen Buck, Green Alliance

“Thank you to GTR UK 2020 for such a brilliant session on sustainability and business. The session allowed for interesting debate and new perspectives which are essential as the UK looks to achieve its legally binding climate commitments.”
"The GTR conferences, I think, is the best and most relevant platform where trade professionals can meet/communicate on. We in Wilben are proud to be a part of this success story."

Andrey Ivanov, Wilben

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2021-10-27T08:12:09+00:00

Andrey Ivanov, Wilben

"The GTR conferences, I think, is the best and most relevant platform where trade professionals can meet/communicate on. We in Wilben are proud to be a part of this success story."
"GTR has managed to put together a very comprehensive and exciting program for anyone interested in the consequences for the market after state support and post Brexit. As a panellist it was very exciting to be part of this program."

Mil Bogaerts, Euler Hermes

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2021-07-13T10:11:31+00:00

Mil Bogaerts, Euler Hermes

"GTR has managed to put together a very comprehensive and exciting program for anyone interested in the consequences for the market after state support and post Brexit. As a panellist it was very exciting to be part of this program."
"Congratulations to GTR on the success of GTR UK. I was particularly interested in the Fintech panels. The event was very well organised and the panels were without exception interesting and thought provoking."

P. Sargent, DNB

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2021-10-25T10:00:38+00:00

P. Sargent, DNB

"Congratulations to GTR on the success of GTR UK. I was particularly interested in the Fintech panels. The event was very well organised and the panels were without exception interesting and thought provoking."
"GTR UK Virtual was an incredibly useful event for anyone involved in international trade. The topics covered in the sessions and the breadth of participants was excellent and the whole event was extremely well organised."

Lucinda O'reilly, The International Trade Consultancy (Founder)

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2021-07-14T08:31:16+00:00

Lucinda O'reilly, The International Trade Consultancy (Founder)

"GTR UK Virtual was an incredibly useful event for anyone involved in international trade. The topics covered in the sessions and the breadth of participants was excellent and the whole event was extremely well organised."
"It was the first GTR event I attended and I found it very informative and a great networking platform for all industry key-players."

I Zamprianov, BNY Mellon

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-01-29T10:40:42+00:00

I Zamprianov, BNY Mellon

"It was the first GTR event I attended and I found it very informative and a great networking platform for all industry key-players."
“Thank you GTR for your efforts and commitment. It was an excellent event and a good opportunity to reconnect with market participants.”

Andrea Mirandola, MUFG

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2021-11-01T14:29:49+00:00

Andrea Mirandola, MUFG

“Thank you GTR for your efforts and commitment. It was an excellent event and a good opportunity to reconnect with market participants.”
"One of the finest organising teams bringing some of the foremost exports in UK-Global trade together in a unique and powerful global forum."

Carl Hunter OBE, Coltraco Ultrasonics Limited

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2021-07-13T10:05:49+00:00

Carl Hunter OBE, Coltraco Ultrasonics Limited

"One of the finest organising teams bringing some of the foremost exports in UK-Global trade together in a unique and powerful global forum."
“Great to see the heart of business entrepreneurship is still beating strongly in the UK and taking advantage of the current challenges.”

Geoffrey de Mowbray, Dints International

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-11-20T15:08:00+00:00

Geoffrey de Mowbray, Dints International

“Great to see the heart of business entrepreneurship is still beating strongly in the UK and taking advantage of the current challenges.”
“Great forum. Great debates. Great delivery of the GTR UK 2020 virtual. With Covid/Brexit/US elections there was certainly a lot to discuss and to gather opinions from different parts of the market.”

Gabriel Buck, GKB Ventures

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-11-20T15:08:29+00:00

Gabriel Buck, GKB Ventures

“Great forum. Great debates. Great delivery of the GTR UK 2020 virtual. With Covid/Brexit/US elections there was certainly a lot to discuss and to gather opinions from different parts of the market.”
"GTR are masters at running events that educate the trade ecosystem and bring networking into a collaborative environment."

M Ling, Santander

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2023-06-30T16:58:59+00:00

M Ling, Santander

"GTR are masters at running events that educate the trade ecosystem and bring networking into a collaborative environment."
"Thank you to GTR for a very well organised event and also leading the way as we return to a bit of normality, having the panellists live in a studio made the discussion more authentic and interactive, very much looking forward to the next event when hopefully the audience will also be able to join! Well done GTR!"

Simon Philpin, Markel International

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2021-07-13T10:07:13+00:00

Simon Philpin, Markel International

"Thank you to GTR for a very well organised event and also leading the way as we return to a bit of normality, having the panellists live in a studio made the discussion more authentic and interactive, very much looking forward to the next event when hopefully the audience will also be able to join! Well done GTR!"
“Thank you GTR for the opportunity to attend the event for free as an under 30. I had a brilliant time connecting with senior to c-suit industry leaders, hear from incredible speakers and broadening my knowledge within the UK trade and trade finance space.”

J Abedi-Grainger, Ebury.

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2023-06-30T16:55:15+00:00

J Abedi-Grainger, Ebury.

“Thank you GTR for the opportunity to attend the event for free as an under 30. I had a brilliant time connecting with senior to c-suit industry leaders, hear from incredible speakers and broadening my knowledge within the UK trade and trade finance space.”
"I enjoyed the discussion which were all very relevant and contemporary in today’s trade eco-system."

J Omoti, Bank of China

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2023-06-30T17:02:01+00:00

J Omoti, Bank of China

"I enjoyed the discussion which were all very relevant and contemporary in today’s trade eco-system."
"This is an event that explores different paths open to commercial entities and the banking Industry."

K Ababio Grey-mills, MOYAW Limited

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2023-06-30T16:59:44+00:00

K Ababio Grey-mills, MOYAW Limited

"This is an event that explores different paths open to commercial entities and the banking Industry."
"Great conference with extensive networking opportunities, recommended for all market peers, and especially SMEs."

J Okine, Sanzia

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-01-29T10:41:56+00:00

J Okine, Sanzia

"Great conference with extensive networking opportunities, recommended for all market peers, and especially SMEs."
"The event to attend in this rapidly changing environment. Interesting topics and good speakers."

W Van Den Berg, ING

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-01-29T10:44:07+00:00

W Van Den Berg, ING

"The event to attend in this rapidly changing environment. Interesting topics and good speakers."
"GTR is a fantastic opportunity to meet industry leaders, learn and share knowledge as well as catch up on hot industry gossip."

A Vorobyev, Allianz Trade

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2023-06-30T17:00:33+00:00

A Vorobyev, Allianz Trade

"GTR is a fantastic opportunity to meet industry leaders, learn and share knowledge as well as catch up on hot industry gossip."
"Relevant topics for the state of trade today. Insightful and articulate speakers and great networking opportunities."

S Tatchell, Coalition Greenwich

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2023-06-30T17:02:43+00:00

S Tatchell, Coalition Greenwich

"Relevant topics for the state of trade today. Insightful and articulate speakers and great networking opportunities."
"A great event for any party interested in global trade."

A Fazal, Qbera Capital

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2023-06-30T17:01:19+00:00

A Fazal, Qbera Capital

"A great event for any party interested in global trade."
"GTR UK Virtual provided a showcase of best in class for a hybrid model of how to deliver a conference in the new age. Great to see people interacting in the same room but with great opportunities to interact for those unable to be there in person."

Alex Gray, The London Institute of Banking and Finance

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2021-07-13T10:18:02+00:00

Alex Gray, The London Institute of Banking and Finance

"GTR UK Virtual provided a showcase of best in class for a hybrid model of how to deliver a conference in the new age. Great to see people interacting in the same room but with great opportunities to interact for those unable to be there in person."
"Essential content and networking for any UK exporter."

S West, FBNBank

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-01-29T10:44:56+00:00

S West, FBNBank

"Essential content and networking for any UK exporter."
“Thank you GTR for putting together a truly interesting selection of panellists. Some fascinating and unexpected perspectives, and a very slick and professionally run event, with great prep and no surprises. Looking forward to more of the same!”

James Green, dltledgers

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2020-11-20T15:09:06+00:00

James Green, dltledgers

“Thank you GTR for putting together a truly interesting selection of panellists. Some fascinating and unexpected perspectives, and a very slick and professionally run event, with great prep and no surprises. Looking forward to more of the same!”
"Delightfully insightful!"

K Gilani, NMS International

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2023-06-30T17:03:41+00:00

K Gilani, NMS International

"Delightfully insightful!"
"Excellent event and great networking with trade colleagues."

D Weatherhead, Lloyds Bank

Global Trade Review (GTR)
2023-06-30T16:58:23+00:00

D Weatherhead, Lloyds Bank

"Excellent event and great networking with trade colleagues."
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Speakers included:


    Alex Veitch
    (General Manager, Public Policy, Logistics UK)
    Alexander Ashby
    (Head of Treasury Markets, Tesco)
    Alexander Mutter
    (Head, Taulia)
    Andrew Skipper
    (Vice-Chair of the Royal Africa Society & Chief Executive Officer, Polymetis Professional Solutions)
    Andy Burwell
    (Director, International Trade & Investment, Confederation of British Industry)
    Atul Patel
    (Co-Founder, DLT Ledgers)
    Carl Hunter
    (Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Coltraco Ultrasonics)
    Carl Williamson
    (Head of Trade Finance Division, UK Export Finance (UKEF))
    Caroline Dawson
    (Partner, Clifford Chance)
    Caroline Stockmann
    (Chief Executive, Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT))
    Chris Southworth
    (Secretary General, ICC United Kingdom)
    Claire Simpson
    (Global Claims Director, Financial Solutions, Willis Towers Watson)
    Daan Koetje
    (Customer Finance Solutions, Royal IHC)
    Divyesh Modi
    (Head of Trade & Working Capital, UK, Barclays)
    Duarte Pedreira
    (Head of Trade Finance, Crown Agents Bank)
    Eleanor Wragg
    (Senior Reporter, GTR)
    Emma Wade-Smith
    (HM Trade Commissioner for North America & HM Consul General New York, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
    Eric Balish
    (Head of Corporate Coverage, UK & Ireland, Bank ABC)
    Ewa Rose
    (Managing Director, Credit & Financial Risks, Aon Reinsurance Solutions)
    Gabriel Buck
    (Managing Director, GKB Ventures)
    Geoffrey De Mowbray
    (Chief Executive Officer, Dints International)
    Grant Rudgley
    (Project Manager, Sustainable Finance, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership)
    Hailey Laverty
    (Group Treasurer, InterContinental Hotels Group)
    Helen Meekings
    (Head of Policy & Climate, UK Export Finance (UKEF))
    Ian Ladd
    (Group Treasury, Insurance & Risk, Aggreko)
    Irene Graham
    (Chief Executive Officer, Scale Up Institute)
    Jane Hull
    (Director of Credit, Tokio Marine HCC - Credit Group)
    Jeanette Jones
    (Head of Financial Solutions & Partnerships, Dints International)
    Jeanette Jones
    (Head of Financial Solutions & Partnerships, Dints International)
    Jeremy Shaw
    (Founding Partner, Emerging Capital Management Partners)
    John Basquill
    (Senior Reporter, GTR)
    John Carroll
    (Head of International & Transactional Banking, Santander)
    Jonathan Slade
    (Group Treasurer, AstraZeneca)
    Kieran Naidoo
    (Financial Controller, Paralloy)
    Laura Pomeroy
    (Executive Assistant, Pemberton Asset Management)
    Lionel Taylor
    (Founder & Managing Director, Trade Advisory Network)
    Louise Taylor-Digby
    (Head of Global Trade Strategy, Asia Pacific, SWIFT)
    Lucinda O'reilly
    (Founder, The International Trade Consultancy)
    Marco Forgione
    (Director General, The Institute of Export & International Trade)
    Mark Ling
    (Head of Trade & Supplier Finance, Santander)
    Mark Norris
    (Partner, Sullivan & Worcester UK LLP)
    Martin Mccann
    (Chief Executive Officer, Trade Ledger)
    Maurice Benisty
    (Chief Commercial Officer, Demica)
    Merisa Lee Gimpel
    (Managing Director, Head of Lending, Trade & Working Capital Solution Development, CIB, Lloyds Bank)
    Michael Vrontamitis
    (Deputy-Chair, World Trade Board, T3i Partner Network)
    Milo Bogaerts
    (Chief Executive Officer, UK, Euler Hermes)
    Mirka Skrzypczak
    (MD, Global Head of Transformation Global Trade & Receivables Finance, HSBC)
    Oliver Chapman
    (Chief Executive Officer, OCI Group)
    Oliver Chapman
    (Chief Executive Officer, OCI Group)
    Patrick Devilbiss
    (Director IP, Trade & Supply Chain, CGI)
    Paul Schaffer
    (Managing Director, Plum Products)
    Peter Matza
    (Council Member, Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT))
    Rebecca Harding
    (Chief Executive Officer, Coriolis Technologies)
    Rian Urding
    (Chief Financial Officer, McLaren Automotive)
    Richard Bartlett
    (Managing Director, Export Unlocked)
    Richard Jones
    (Institutional Clients, Fineon Exchange)
    Richard Paxman
    (Chief Executive Officer, Paxman Scalp Cooling)
    Rowan Austin
    (Head of Trade Origination ＆ Advisory, NatWest)
    Rt Hon Greg Hands
    (Minister of State for Trade Policy, UK Department for International Trade)
    Sam Wilkin
    (Director of Political Risk Analytics, Willis Towers Watson)
    Sarah Green
    (Law Commissioner for Commercial & Common Law, Law Commission of England & Wales)
    Sean Ramsden
    (Founder & Chief Executive, Ramsden International)
    Shannon Manders
    (Editorial Director, GTR)
    Simon Philpin
    (Head of Trade Credit, Markel International)
    Stephen Head
    (Business Manager, UK Export Finance (UKEF))
    Stephen Pegge
    (Managing Director, Commercial Finance, UK Finance)
    Stuart Ashworth
    (Head of Credit and Political Risk for Corporates, Willis Towers Watson)
    Sudhir Dole
    (Chief Executive Officer, Trade Information Network)
    Toby Vass
    (Chief Underwriting Officer, Chubb Global Markets)

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Please see paragraph 5 below for more information on cookies and similar technologies and a link to a page where you can turn them on or off.

3.      Marketing

Some of your personal data collected under paragraphs 1 and 2 above may be used by us to contact you by e-mail, telephone and/or post for sending information or promotional material on our products and/or services and/or those of our other group companies. We give you the opportunity to opt-out of receiving marketing communications. Further detail can be found on the applicable Site and in the footer of each marketing communication sent by us, our group companies or service providers. See also “Consents and opt-outs” section below. We will not share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4.      Profiling

We may analyse your personal information to create a profile of your interests and preferences so that we can contact you with information relevant to you.

5.      Cookies and similar technologies

All our Sites use cookies and similar technical tools to collect information about your access to the Site and the services we provide.

What is a cookie?

When you enter some sites, your computer will be issued with a cookie. Cookies are text files that identify your computer to servers. Cookies in themselves do not identify the individual user, just the computer used.

Many sites do this whenever a user visits their site in order to track traffic flows, recording those areas of the site that have been visited by the computer in question, and for how long.

Users have the opportunity to set their computers to accept all cookies, to notify them when a cookie is issued, or not to receive cookies at any time. Selecting not to receive means that certain personalised services Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd offers cannot then be provided to that user.

 

Why do we use cookies?

  1. Log In – Where we provide log in mechanisms for site users a cookie is created at login and for the duration of the session. Each cookie contains a unique reference number only (no personal information) which is used to confirm you are authorised.
  2. Analytics – To allow us to keep track of traffic to our website we use cookies. The cookies simply tell us if you have previously visited our website so we can get more accurate figures for New vs Returning visitors.

Find and control your cookies

All of the major browser providers offer advice on setting up and using the privacy and security functions for their products. If you require technical advice or support for a specific browser/version please contact the provider or visit their website for further details: www.microsoft.com / www.mozilla.com / www.apple.com / www.opera.com / www.aol.com / www.netscape.com / www.flock.com / www.google.com.

We may use cookies to:

  • remember that you have used the Site before; this means we can identify the number of unique visitors we receive to different parts of the Site. This allows us to make sure we have enough capacity for the number of users that we get and make sure that the Site runs fast enough
  • remember your login session so you can move from one page to another within the Site;
  • store your preferences or your user name and password so that you do not need to input these details every time you visit the Site;
  • customise elements of the layout and/or content of the pages of Site for you;
  • record activity on our Sites so that we understand how you use our Sites enabling us to better tailor our content, services and marketing to your needs;
  • collect statistical information about how you use the Site so that we can improve the Site; and
  • gather information about the pages on the Site that you visit, and other information about other websites that you visit, so as to place you in a “market segment”. This information is only collected by reference to the IP address that you are using, but does include information about the county and city you are in, together with the name of your internet service provider.

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies but, if you prefer, you can change your browser to prevent that, or to notify you each time a cookie is set. You can also learn more about cookies in general by visiting www.allaboutcookies.org which includes additional useful information on cookies and how to block cookies using different types of browser. Please note however, that by blocking, deleting or turning off cookies used on the Site you may not be able to take full advantage of the Site.

6.      E-mail tracking

E-mail tracking is a method for monitoring the e-mail delivery to those subscribers who have opted-in to receive marketing e-mails from GTR, including GTR Africa, GTR Asia, GTR Americas, GTR Europe, GTR Mena, GTR eNews, Third party e-mails and GTR Ventures.

Why do we track e-mails?

So that we can better understand our users’ needs, we track responses, subscription behaviour and engagement to our e-mails – for example, to see which links are the most popular in newsletters. They enable us to understand the consumers journey through metrics including open rate, click-through rate, bounces and unsubscribes. Any other purposes for which Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd wishes to use your personal data will be notified to you and your personal data will not be used for any such purpose without obtaining your prior consent.

How do you track GTR eNewsletters?

To do this, we use pixel GIFs, also known as “pixel tags” – these are small image files that are placed within the body of our e-mail messages. When that image is downloaded from our web servers, the e-mail is recorded as being opened. By using some form of digitally time-stamped record to reveal the exact time and date that an e-mail was received or opened, as well the IP address of the recipient.

7.      Consents and opt-outs

You can give your consent to opt-out of all or any particular uses of your data as indicated above by:

  • Indicating at the point on the relevant Site where personal data is collected
  • Informing us by e-mail, post or phone
  • Updating your preferences on the applicable Site or eNewsletter (unsubscribe and preference options are available in the footer of each eNewsletter)

To turn cookies and similar technologies on and off, see the information in paragraph 5 above. Any questions regarding consents and opt-outs should be sent by e-mail to privacy@gtreview.com or by writing to Data Protection Officer at, Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd, 4 Hillgate Place, London, SW12 9ER, United Kingdom. Alternatively, you can telephone our London headquarters at +44 (0) 20 8673 9666.

8.      Disclosures

Information collected at one Site may be shared between Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd and other group companies for the purposes listed above.

We may transfer, sell or assign any of the information described in this policy to third parties as a result of a sale, merger, consolidation, change of control, transfer of assets or reorganisation of our business.

9.      Public forums, message boards and blogs

Some of our Sites may have a message board, blogs or other facilities for user generated content available and users can participate in these facilities. Any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information and you should always be careful when deciding to disclose your personal information.

10.  Data outside the EEA

Services on the Internet are accessible globally so collection and transmission of personal data is not always limited to one country. Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd may transfer your personal data, for the above-listed purposes to other third parties, which may be located outside the European Economic Area and/or with a different level of personal data protection. However, when conducting transfers, we take all necessary steps to ensure that your data is treated reasonably, securely and in accordance with this Privacy Statement.

Who has access to your information?

Confidentiality and Security of Your Personal Data

We are committed to keeping the data you provide us secure and will take reasonable precautions to protect your personal data from loss, misuse or alteration.

However, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee the security of your data transmitted to our Site; any transmission is at your own risk. Once we have received your information, we will use strict procedures and security features described above to try to prevent unauthorised access.

We have implemented information security policies, rules and technical measures to protect the personal data that we have under our control from:

  • unauthorised access
  • improper use or disclosure
  • unauthorised modification
  • unlawful destruction or accidental loss

All our employees, contractors and data processors (i.e. those who process your personal data on our behalf, for the purposes listed above), who have access to, and are associated with the processing of your personal data, are obliged to keep the information confidential and not use it for any other purpose than to carry out the services they are performing for us.

Responsibilities

Everyone who works for or with Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd has some responsibility for ensuring data is collected, stored and handled appropriately. Each team handling personal data must ensure that it is handled and processed in line with this policy and data protection principles. However, the following people have key areas of responsibility. The board of directors is ultimately responsible for ensuring that Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd meets its legal obligations.

Name of Data Controller

The Data Controller is Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd. Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd is subject to the UK Data Protection Act 1998 and is registered in the UK with the Information Commissioner`s Office.

How to access, update and erase your personal information

If you wish to know whether we are keeping personal data about you, or if you have an enquiry about our privacy policy or your personal data held by us, in relation to any of the Sites, you can contact the Data Protection Officer via:

  • By writing to this address: Data Protection Officer, Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd, 4 Hillgate Place, London, SW12 9ER, UK
  • Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8673 9666
  • E-mail: privacy@gtreview.com

Upon request, we will provide you with a readable copy of the personal data which we keep about you. We may require proof of your identity and may charge a small fee (not exceeding the statutory maximum fee that can be charged) to cover administration and postage.

Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd allows you to challenge the data that we hold about you and, where appropriate in accordance with applicable laws, you may have your personal information:

  • erased
  • rectified or amended
  • completed

Disclosing data for other reasons

In certain circumstances, the Data Protection Act allows personal data to be disclosed to law enforcement agencies without the consent of the data subject. Under these circumstances, Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd, will disclose requested data. However, the Data Controller will ensure the request is legitimate, seeking assistance from the board and from the company’s legal advisors where necessary.

Changes to this Privacy Statement

We will occasionally update this Privacy Statement to reflect new legislation or industry practice, group company changes and customer feedback. We encourage you to review this Privacy Statement periodically to be informed of how we are protecting your personal data.

Providing information

Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd aims to ensure that individuals are aware that their data is being processed, and that they understand.

  • How the data is being used
  • How to exercise their rights

To this end, the company has a privacy statement, setting out how data relating to individuals is used by the company. This is available on request and available on the company’s website.

Review of this policy

We keep this Policy under regular review. This Privacy Statement was last updated in April 2018.

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