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Experience a broad spectrum of learning opportunities with our enhanced monthly Global Expert Briefing series! FCIB is widening the scope by featuring experts who will delve into a variety of topics shaping global credit landscapes. As an exclusive benefit of your FCIB membership, you’ll receive access to member-only briefings, offering detailed updates on crucial issues such as currency dynamics, trade complexities, and country-specific risks. These sessions are your gateway to staying well-informed about industry trends and emerging challenges. Don’t miss the chance to expand your knowledge and stay ahead in the dynamic world of global credit.

The third Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM EST

Next Briefing:
Wednesday, June 18 , 2025, 11:00 - 11:45 am EDT | 5:00 – 5:45 pm Central European Summer Time

Global Country & Political Risk Update

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Previous Briefing:
Wednesday, April 16th , 2025, 11:00 - 11:45 am ET | 5pm Central European Time

Global Currency Update – Volatility & Uncertainty

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Fred Dons has worked in trade finance for more than 30 years at various international banks like ABN, AMRO and Deutsche Bank and is currently Head of Structured Trade Finance at Aria Commodities. Fred started in trade finance operations in 1989 with AMRO Bank before moving to Albert de Bary Bankiers Rotterdam in 1991. In 1994, Fred and two colleagues started the International Trade Finance sales department at Deutsche Bank Amsterdam. In 2003, he became Head of Trade Finance Operations for DB Amsterdam but left the bank in 2004 to become Head of the European Document Check Team at ABN AMRO,  before returning to DB in 2006. At DB he served amongst others as Head of Trade Finance as well as Head of Commodity Finance.
During his banking years Fred Dons was a member of the National Committee for the ICC and the Dutch Bankers Association, working on the UCP, UDRG, ISBP and other rules and regulations for Trade Finance.

Schedule:
January 15 FREE FOR MEMBERS
February 19 FREE FOR MEMBERS
March 19 FREE FOR MEMBERS
April 16 FREE FOR MEMBERS
May 21 FREE FOR MEMBERS
June 18 FREE FOR MEMBERS
July 16 FREE FOR MEMBERS
August 20 FREE FOR MEMBERS
September 17 FREE FOR MEMBERS
October 15 FREE FOR MEMBERS
November 19 FREE FOR MEMBERS
December 17 FREE FOR MEMBERS
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