Structured Commodity Finance 2012 conference

The Annual Structured Commodity Finance 2012 conference will tackle the most prominent issues surrounding structured commodity financing.

Some of the topics that will be discussed include:

• The impact of the Eurozone on commodity finance
• How mega trade houses operate in those countries where bank financing is limited
• The role of insurance in an illiquid market
• Basel III – what are the implications for banks and traders?

View the latest Structured Commodity Finance Conference Agenda.

Plus don't miss the post-event workshop Documenting Structured Commodity Finance, 24th February, London. See the workshop agenda now for more information

All angles of commodities deals

IIR has once again put together this panel-based event, to allow for increased interaction between players from all sides of the commodities deal. The event again features speakers drawn from the full spectrum of commodities actors, namely producers, financiers, traders, insurers, lawyers and other commodities experts.  The panel approach will allow for far greater interaction, and debate, providing you with a wider insight into both the opportunities and obstacles facing this subject.
 
Why this event?  Here are a few incentives for you…

1. Annual Structured Commodity Finance 2012 brings together the widest cross-section of industry players from producers, banks, traders, insurers, lawyers, as well as  and other key commodities players.

2. You will hear from over 40 expert commodities speakers. Many of the leading players, including commodity producers (BP Oil, KME Group, Al Khaleej Sugar, Bunge) have already signed up to share their knowledge and expertise at this industry forum.

3. Unique format of 16 sessions / panel debates

4. Covering 4 major themes surrounding SCF:

- Commodity types  (e.g. oil, metals & softs)
- Regional focus  (e.g. Africa, Russia, CIS, Brazil & Latin America, China) 
- Regulatory implications  (e.g. Basel III)
- Risk mitigation  (e.g. role of insurance in an illiquid market)                                          

5. Provides fantastic networking opportunities with a large range of different commodities actors, facilitated by longer networking breaks and a cocktail reception.

IIR has once again put together this panel-based event, to allow for increased interaction between players from all sides of the commodities deal. The event again features speakers drawn from the full spectrum of commodities actors, namely producers, financiers, traders, insurers and other commodities experts.  The panel approach will allow for far greater interaction, and debate, providing you with a wider insight into both the opportunities and obstacles facing this subject.

Post-conference workshop
Led by: Geoffrey Wynne & Members of SNR Denton’s
Award Winning Trade & Export Finance Team
24th February 2012, London

Commodity and trade-linked finance products are evolving in line with growing demand world-wide for trade and commodity finance facilities. Understanding best practice procedures and techniques to successfully structure, negotiate and complete transactions is paramount to success in this marketplace. This is even more so given Basel III, & the current global markets.

See the latest workshop agenda for more information.