| Opening Speech |
FCIB is delighted that the Opening Address
will once again be delivered by the Director General of
the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, one of FCIB’s
key partners in the Middle East
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09:15 – 09:45 |
| Presentation |
The Middle East – The
Land of Opportunity
The economy in the Middle East is booming as oil prices
remain high. It is a market full of opportunity, with
heavy investment not only in oil industry infrastructure,
but also in massive economic development projects geared
towards tourism, leisure and commerce.
This presentation will examine this proposition in full
and its specific impact on the global and domestic credit
and banking professions.
Presentation
kindly arranged by JPMorgan Chase
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09:45 – 11:15 |
| Presentation |
International Credit Management
Practice in the GCC Environment
Many companies face the challenge of managing their international
credit policy in a variety of disparate and far apart
Regions. This presentation from a major international
player will identify best practice in the GCC Region from
both a Headquarters and local office perspective.
Presented By Nick Tiltman,
Director of Credit Services EMEA, Tech Data Europe, UK
& George Khalil, Credit Services Manager, Tech Data
FZ-LLC, UAE
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11.30: - 12:45 |
| Presentation |
Risk Mitigation in the GCC and
Beyond
From Turkey to the Yemen and Egypt to Oman, the Region
presents a fascinating challenge in demanding individual
and innovative risk mitigation techniques. This presentation
by an acknowledged global practitioner will focus upon
the problem solving methodologies in this demanding environment
Presented by Russell D’Souza,
International Credit Manager, Hallmark International Inc,
USA
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14:00 – 15:30 |
| Presentation |
Forfaiting - The Key Risks Faced
by Exporters in the Middle East
This presentation will examine the key risks to be considered
by exporters using this dynamic trade finance facility
- political - currency, interest rate and transfer - commercial
and financial - liquidity - balance sheet.
Presented by Kersi Patel,
Regional Manager, Trade Services Operations, HSBC Middle
East Ltd, UAE
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15:45 – 16:30
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Dinner
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Sponsored by International Risk
Consultants, UK
Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Creek
(Delegates’ partners are welcome to attend)
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19:00 |
