Workshop: Trade Financing for SMEs

Event Review

Exporta was proud to host its first Mongolia Workshop, focused on Trade Financing for SMEs, at the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce & Industry in Ulaanbaatar on October 12.

Welcoming strong support from the likes of the ICC Banking Commission and European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD), the workshop provided an inclusive and comprehensive half-day workshop for local bankers and corporates to hear about the latest trends in providing financing for SMEs and the various options available for facilitating growth.

Split into four separate sessions, the workshop covered important issues such as understanding global trade regulations and documentation, contemporary trade financing initiatives, increasing capital and lending provisions within the local banking market and legal considerations when doing business in international trade.

The workshop was well attended and benefitted from some of the most experienced professionals within the Mongolian trade finance market, all of whom were keen to share their expertise with a willing and attentive audience.

Description

***There is no charge to attend this seminar***

An inclusive and comprehensive half-day workshop for bankers and corporates within the Mongolian business landscape, ideal for those keen to hear all about the latest trends in providing financing for small and medium-sized enterprises and the various initiatives in place to help facilitate business growth.

This workshop will cover four central areas: essential trade regulations and documentation, contemporary trade financing initiatives, increasing capital and lending provisions for SMEs and legal considerations when doing business within the market.

Our trainers are some of the most experienced professionals within the trade and commodity finance sector, keen to show their expertise and market knowledge. The seminar will therefore provide excellent opportunities for interaction, enabling attendees to ask questions on the issues most important to them.

The workshop will take place at the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ulaanbaatar, on October 12, the day before Exporta’s inaugural Mongolia Trade & Commodity Finance Conference at The Chinggis Khaan Hotel. There is no cost for those wishing to attend.

13.00 Registration and refreshments

13.30 A guide to understanding ICC trade regulations
Vincent O'Brien, Chair, Market Intelligence Group, ICC Banking Commission
•    Updating the Mongolian market on documentary requirements and assessing impact within a local context
•    Incoterms 2011: The rules setting out duties, costs and risks in the sale and movement of goods
•    The importance of conforming to international standards when trading within an emerging market
•    Defining responsibility for issues such as transportation, handling and insurance
•    Understanding the point at which risk is transferred from seller to buyer within a transaction

14.15 Illustrating contemporary trade finance training initiatives
Marco Nindl, Trade Finance Banker, European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD)
•    Examining EBRD’s technical assistance projects in facilitating industry development
•    E-learning: Measuring the success of diversifying information and knowledge sharing
•    Considering recent trends in helping to develop trade finance expertise in the EBRD region
•    Sharing trade finance knowledge and expertise through the Internet and social networks on the example of the new EBRD’s TFP page

15.00 Refreshment break

15.30 Increasing capital and lending provisions for local SMEs
Stephen Caley, Chief Risk Officer, Khan Bank
•    Highlighting collaborative initiatives with multilaterals to help strengthen capital position
•    Increasing lending to small and medium-sized enterprises while maintaining adequate capital
•    How such initiatives are assisting in job creation and in developing a stable market economy
•    Supporting sustainability and development within the Mongolian marketplace

16.15 Legal issues for consideration in international trade
Stephen Tricks, Partner, Clyde & Co.
•    Comparing the Mongolian legal system with various other jurisdictions within Asia and Europe
•    Keeping yourself abreast of all legal and compliance obligations
•    Real-life accounts of enforcement challenges faced and their outcomes
•    An introduction to structured finance: Outlining the benefits provided in terms of risk mitigation

17.00 Close of seminar

NB. Simultaneous Russian translation is available for seminar attendees
 

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Programme

13.00 Registration and refreshments

13.30 A guide to understanding ICC trade regulations
Vincent O'Brien, Chair, Market Intelligence Group, ICC Banking Commission
•    Updating the Mongolian market on documentary requirements and assessing impact within a local context
•    Incoterms 2011: The rules setting out duties, costs and risks in the sale and movement of goods
•    The importance of conforming to international standards when trading within an emerging market
•    Defining responsibility for issues such as transportation, handling and insurance
•    Understanding the point at which risk is transferred from seller to buyer within a transaction

14.15 Illustrating contemporary trade finance training initiatives
Marco Nindl, Trade Finance Banker, European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD)
•    Examining EBRD’s technical assistance projects in facilitating industry development
•    E-learning: Measuring the success of diversifying information and knowledge sharing
•    Considering recent trends in helping to develop trade finance expertise in the EBRD region
•    Sharing trade finance knowledge and expertise through the Internet and social networks on the example of the new EBRD’s TFP page

15.00 Refreshment break

15.30 Increasing capital and lending provisions for local SMEs
Stephen Caley, Chief Risk Officer, Khan Bank
•    Highlighting collaborative initiatives with multilaterals to help strengthen capital position
•    Increasing lending to small and medium-sized enterprises while maintaining adequate capital
•    How such initiatives are assisting in job creation and in developing a stable market economy
•    Supporting sustainability and development within the Mongolian marketplace

16.15 Legal issues for consideration in international trade
Stephen Tricks, Partner, Clyde & Co.
•    Comparing the Mongolian legal system with various other jurisdictions within Asia and Europe
•    Keeping yourself abreast of all legal and compliance obligations
•    Real-life accounts of enforcement challenges faced and their outcomes
•    An introduction to structured finance: Outlining the benefits provided in terms of risk mitigation

17.00 Close of seminar

NB. Simultaneous Russian translation is available for seminar attendees

Venue

Accommodation

Delegates are responsible for the arrangement and payment of their own travel and accommodation.

Upon registering to attend this event, Exporta will inform you of how to book accommodation at the venue.

Sponsors

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