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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur
March 14, 2017Malaysia Trade & Export Finance Conference 2017
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Venue detailsVenue: Mandarin Oriental
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +60 (3) 2380 8888
Web: www.mandarinoriental.com/ kualalumpur
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2015’s event
Returning to Kuala Lumpur for the 5th instalment, GTR’s Malaysia Trade & Export Finance Conference will once again provide a key discussion forum for the region’s trade experts.
Decision makers within the market will convene to hear timely updates on topical issues such as government initiatives to increase international trade & investment, the primary business challenges facing the commodity sector and the knock-on effect of the Chinese economic slowdown on Malaysian growth.
Dedicated networking sessions positioned throughout the day will give delegates the opportunity to become acquainted with those looking to establish and grow their trade connections within the region.
“This event pools reliable insights from people on the ground with diverse backgrounds. This helps when facilitating decision making.”
Z Ismail, Mewah Group
Introductionwww.gtreview.com
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017
10.50 Networking break
12.50 Networking lunch
15.20 Networking break
16.00 Evening networking reception
09.00 Chairman’s opening remarks
Spotlight on Malaysia
09.05 Government keynote: The road ahead
09.20 Riding the dragon: Heralding a new era of trade and investment between Malaysia and China
09.50 The impact of trade mega-deals on Malaysia’s economic growth prospects
10.20 Treasury insights: Aligning treasury strategies with global developments and market trends
Investment and finance
11.20 Managing credit risk and insurance strategies for international trade
11.50 Trade finance and working capital optimisation: Current priorities and innovative solutions
12.20 Meeting the skill gap for Malaysia’s banking and finance industry amidst digital disruption
Stream A: Digitisation in trade financing
13.50 Project update 1: Malaysia’s digital initiative
14.20 Project update 2: Framework for adapting financial technology in trade financing
14.50 Project update 3: Where does Malaysia stand in the fintech evolution?
Stream B: Infrastructure development and financing
13.50 Developing physical infrastructure to drive economic growth: Project updates and financing options
14.35 Intra-regional trade and investment options: Creating partnerships and synergies
Plenary
15.50 Islamic financing: Discussion roundtables Roundtable 1: Islamic financing (IF) for structured commodity and supply chain financing Roundtable 2: Sukuk for infrastructure financing Roundtable 3: Islamic finance technology and innovation – ‘Fintech with an Islamic twist’
16.50 Q&A followed by chairman’s closing remarks
Featured conference speakers
Wan Chun Shong, Treasurer, Tan Chong Motor Holdings & Assistant Secretary, The Malaysian Association of Corporate Treasurers (Mact)
Tim Warren, Regional Head, APAC, Zurich Insurance Company
Richard Wulff, Vice President, International Credit Insurance & Surety Association (ICISA) & General Manager, QBE Insurance
Kit Brownlees, Associate Director, Esperanza
Hassan Omaish, Country Manager, Euler Hermes
Muzzaffar Bin Othman, EVP, Digital Transformation Strategy, Maybank
Arif Siddiqui, Chief Information Officer, Islamic Banking, Standard Chartered
Partha Bhattacharyya, Director, Finance & Strategy, GKC Projects Limited
Tomoko Suzuki, Senior Portfolio Officer, Economics & Industry Research, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Euan Low, Infrastructure Advisory Services Director, Mott MacDonald
Mohamed Effendi Abdullah, Senior Vice President/Head, Islamic Capital Markets, AmInvestment Bank Berhad
Corporate speakers
Datuk Isham Ishak, Deputy Secretary General-Trade, Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Wan Latiff Wan Musa, Deputy CEO, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade)
Khoo Kah Jin, Head of Insurance, Export-Import Bank of Malaysia
Srinivasan Venkita Padmanabhan, President & Global Head of Finance, Olam
Sébastien Bruyant, Managing Director, Alcora
Raymond Madden, Chief Executive Officer, Asian Institute of Finance
Nurezali bin Osman, Head of eCommerce Planning & Strategy, eCommerce Enablement Division, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
Linda Zain, Director, Malaysian Incorporated Services Berhad
Malaysia Trade & Export Finance Conference 2017
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Sectors attended in 2015
3%EUROPEHungary United Kingdom
97%ASIAAustralia Hong Kong Indonesia Malaysia Singapore Thailand
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2015’s vital statistics
“Provided lots of information on trade and export finance activities and the latest developments around the world, as well as useful material and an insight on GTR’s role, which is important in this area.”
S Memewati, Sime Darby
“Great topics and excellent speakers. Great insight into trade credit insurance in the financial market place.”
S Tan, JLT
Malaysia Trade & Export Finance Conference 2017
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08.00 Registration and morning coffee
09.00 Chairman’s opening remarks
Spotlight on Malaysia
09.05 Government keynote: The road aheadDatuk Isham Ishak, Deputy Secretary General-Trade, Ministry of International Trade and Industry●● How do Malaysia’s economic foundations position prospects for further progression?
●● What role can Malaysia play in the era of trade liberalisation?●● To what extent is active regionalisation a key area of focus to achieve economic goals?
●● How can Malaysia develop and promote trade investment through effective governance, international collaborations and robust trade policies?
09.20 Riding the dragon: Heralding a new era of trade and investment between Malaysia and ChinaWan Latiff Wan Musa, Deputy CEO, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade)●● One Belt One Road and its impact on Malaysia’s trade and investment landscape: Investment opportunities or a threat to new and existing businesses?
●● To date China remains one of Malaysia’s largest global trade partners – what are the likely effects of global uncertainty and slow economic growth on trade volumes for 2017?
●● Creating new funding avenues for Malaysia’s infrastructure development●● Highlighting government initiatives to promote trade and connectivity including the East Coast Rail Line project: Will these compromise Malaysia’s strategic interests?
●● With China having so far invested US$2.5 billion in Malaysia, which sectors are most likely to benefit?
09.50 The impact of trade mega-deals on Malaysia’s economic growth prospects●● A progress report on key trade deals such as RCEP and TTIP: Are mega-FTAs expected to be a white knight or red herring for Malaysia’s economy and international trade?
●● Assessing the role of external investments in achieving Malaysia’s economic growth targets: What more can be done to stimulate value-add and hi-tech industry development in light of ongoing commodity market challenges?
●● How is Malaysia preparing for the global trade slowdown, the US presidency and the threats posed to the trade partnerships within Asia?
11.50 Trade finance and working capital optimisation: Current priorities and innovative solutionsSébastien Bruyant, Managing Director, AlcoraHassan Omaish, Country Manager, Euler HermesSrinivasan Venkita Padmanabhan, President & Global Head of Finance, Olam●● Exploring new financing options for SMEs including invoice financing, asset financing and lending
●● Are banks in Malaysia ready to adopt the fintech revolution? How will this impact the lending models in Malaysia and what are the implementation challenges?
●● Peer-to-Peer (P2P) financing platforms for SMEs to secure funding through alternative sources
●● To what extent are commodity prices and hardening conditions in the banking sector impacting the trade finance market and corporate trade strategies?
●● Meeting the investment needs of the digital era: Update on the digital investment services framework of 2017 and how digital financing can assist in ensuring greater access to credit for SMEs
●● Understanding the regulatory environment and compliance challenges
12.20 Meeting the skill gap for Malaysia’s banking and finance industry amidst digital disruption Raymond Madden, Chief Executive Officer, Asian Institute of Finance●● Strategies and solutions for creating a talent pool for Malaysia’s financial market and the role of the government and industry
●● Updates on Capacity Building Projects (CBP) aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of corporate services offered by the financial sector
●● The impact of new technologies on talent management: Redefining your organisation structure and reinventing the workforce
12.50 Networking lunch
Sponsorship opportunitiesEmma Braithwaite Business Development Manager ebraithwaite@gtreview.com +65 6653 5330
Speaking opportunitiesAliza Mohsin Senior Conference Producer amohsin@gtreview.com +65 6653 5340
Marketing & Media opportunitiesElisabeth Spry Marketing Executive espry@gtreview.com +44 (0)20 8772 3006
10.20 Treasury insights: Aligning treasury strategies with global developments and market trendsWan Chun Shong, Treasurer, Tan Chong Motor Holdings & Assistant Secretary, The Malaysian Association of Corporate Treasurers (Mact)●● Showcasing robust treasury policies and risk management solutions to maintain cash flow amidst market volatility and economic slowdown
●● How has the government’s initiative to grant Malaysia the status of treasury management centre enabled the country to utilise in-house bank structures and reduce operating costs? What more needs to be done if Malaysia is to compete in the global market?
●● Funding global expansion: Financing options, partnership opportunities and regulatory implications
10.50 Networking break
Investment and finance
11.20 Managing credit risk and insurance strategies for international trade Moderator: Kit Brownlees, Associate Director, EsperanzaKhoo Kah Jin, Head of Insurance, Export-Import Bank of MalaysiaTim Warren, Regional Head, APAC, Zurich Insurance CompanyRichard Wulff, Vice President, International Credit Insurance & Surety Association (ICISA) & General Manager, QBE Insurance●● Navigating the current regulatory and policy landscape in the region●● Highlighting opportunities for collaboration between ECAs, trade credit insurers and financial institutions to promote trade in emerging markets (including Malaysia)
●● What are the key priorities and considerations for effective trade risk management for international corporates operating in the country?
●● Identifying global trends in insurance structures, solutions and innovations to provide better solutions to the regional market
●● Case studies and industry examples for understanding policy terms and conditions and reporting to ensure successful settlement of claims
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Stream A: Digitisation in trade financing
The session will showcase the emerging technologies and developments shaping the trade and financing landscape in Malaysia, considering how these can be adapted into the existing banking infrastructure to achieve greater efficiency and financing options for both SMEs and international investors.
13.50 Project update 1: Malaysia’s digital initiativeNurezali bin Osman, Head of eCommerce Planning & Strategy, eCommerce Enablement Division, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)●● Driving Malaysia’s digital future and its implications for the financial sector
●● Developing e-hubs and digital free zones to promote SMEs and creating interconnectivity between these hubs to form mega trading platforms
●● Boosting digitisation and technology investments through international agreements and trade deals
14.20 Project update 2: Framework for adapting financial technology in trade financingDato’ Arif Siddiqui, Chief Information Officer, Islamic Banking, Standard Chartered●● Examining implementation guidelines for Bank Negara’s regulatory sandbox
●● What kind of collaborations are needed between banks, corporates and technology providers to facilitate successful transactions towards digital financing?
●● A progress report on current initiatives and future expectations from the industry
14.50 Project update 3: Where does Malaysia stand in the fintech evolution?Muzzaffar Bin Othman, EVP, Digital Transformation Strategy, Maybank●● Examining lessons learned from bank engagement with fintech and how can these be implemented in other sectors and industries across Asia
●● Creating platforms for industry collaboration and regional partnerships and devising strategies to ensure return on investments for your fintech projects
Stream B: Infrastructure development and financing
13.50 Developing physical infrastructure to drive economic growth: Project updates and financing optionsPartha Bhattacharyya, Director, Finance & Strategy, GKC Projects LimitedTomoko Suzuki, Senior Portfolio Officer, Economics & Industry Research, International Finance Corporation (IFC)●● Assessing the economic and political forces driving infrastructure development in Malaysia and it’s the impact on boosting exports and economic growth
●● Enhancing the effectiveness of government incentives by increasing transparency, eliminating duplication and strengthening the evaluation criteria
●● Meeting financing requirements through syndications, partnership opportunities and funding options for international investors
●● Providing a progress report on Malaysia’s upcoming infrastructure projects
14.35 Intra-regional trade and investment options: Creating partnerships and synergiesModerator: Linda Zain, Director, Malaysian Incorporated Services BerhadEuan Low, Infrastructure Advisory Services Director, Mott MacDonald ●● Reducing the import-export gap in Malaysia’s service sector: What further policy changes and initiatives are expected to drive trade and investment?
●● Where are the investment opportunities across Asia and which sectors and regions are likely to get traction for investment?
●● Assessing mechanisms of project financing to fill the crucial gap in financing for mega infrastructure developments and strategies to crack the funding process
●● Highlighting opportunities and challenges for SMEs when entering new markets
●● Assessing the regulatory and compliance issues for project financing in Asia
●● Proving regional case studies and industry examples
15.20 Networking break
15.50 Islamic financing: Discussion roundtablesThe Islamic finance industry has seen a significant rise in recent times fuelled by booming sectors in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. However, Malaysia still leads the way as the largest global centre for IF boasting more than 60% of the global sukuk market.These three dedicated roundtables will assess the present and future prospects for Islamic financing as a competitive source of commodity and infrastructure funding, the key factors causing stagnation in global Islamic liquidity and the role of the Islamic financing industry in the achievement of Malaysia’s economic goals. It will also look at the technology disruption impacting traditional Islamic finance and how fintech and blockchain contribute to the evolution of Islamic finance products and services.
Roundtable 1: Islamic financing (IF) for structured commodity and supply chain financing●● Assessing the Islamic financial products for SMEs and choosing the best avenue for your business
●● Identifying the cash flow requirements and generating funds for your short-term goals
●● Using IF to meet the much needed liquidity requirement for companies based on risk sharing under Shariah principles
Roundtable 2: Sukuk for infrastructure financingMohamed Effendi Abdullah, Senior Vice President/Head, Islamic Capital Markets, AmInvestment Bank Berhad●● Examining the wide variety of products the Islamic finance industry offers, from Islamic micro-lending to the issuance of sukuk
●● How has project finance contributed towards the development of Islamic finance and what role can IF play is meeting the financing gap for infrastructure development in the region?
●● Understanding the limitations of IF and the need for effective structures and guidelines to overcome these risks
●● Case studies for Islamic financing from Asia and Middle East
Roundtable 3: Islamic finance technology and innovation – ‘Fintech with an Islamic twist’●● Technology as a game changer in Islamic financing●● New developments and upcoming trends including Investment Account Platform (IAP)
●● Transforming operational models that will be able to deliver greater scale of financing options for SMEs
●● Resolving implementation challenges such as accessibility and price transparency through regulatory frameworks
●● The role of the stakeholders involved in implementing digitisation in Islamic financing
16.50 Q&A followed by chairman’s closing remarks
16.00 Close of conference
Followed by evening networking reception
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