London, UK | Park Plaza Victoria October 5-6, 2016

Trade & Infrastructure Finance Conference 2016

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Trade & Infrastructure Finance Conference 2016

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Global Trade Review (GTR) returned to London on October 5-6 for its second instalment of the GTR Africa Trade & Infrastructure Finance Conference 2016.

The event gathered over 150 different companies, 50 sponsors and partners, around 50, and representing over 20 different countries, drawing on the wealth of African expertise present in London.

The conference provided the opportunity to reflect on a momentous year in African trade, exploring the diverse characteristics and dynamics of a continent spanning over 50 countries. Conversations focused on the unrivalled opportunities Africa continues to provide, particularly with ongoing efforts to plug the ‘infrastructure gap’, as well as the role of Brexit in providing increased focus on the Commonwealth from UK companies in particular, with Africa likely to prove one of the most popular export destinations.

Dedicated networking breaks provided ample opportunities for attendees to meet with the market’s primary decision makers, giving delegates the chance to become re-acquainted with old contacts and foster new working.

“Always an excellent forum to learn.”

H Singharay, Global Finance & Capital

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“Attended for the first time and did not know what to expect, but am really glad I did not miss the opportunity. Excellent speakers and great networking.”

O Anyanechi, Sefton Fross

“A great platform for networking, where you can build lasting business relationships.”

Y Sarpong-Abban, Africa Trade Finance

14%AFRICAKenya Nigeria South Africa

5%AMERICASUnited States

67%EUROPEBelgium France Germany Hungary Ireland ItalyThe Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom

10%MENAEgypt UAE

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●● Robert Besseling, Executive Director, EXX Africa

●● Ben Boateng, Head of Sales, EMEA, Trade Finance Solutions Europe

●● Gabriel Buck, Managing Director, GKB Ventures; Chair, Export Finance & Trade Committee, British Bankers Association (BBA)

●● Tony Chitty, Director of International Trade Finance, Mabey Bridge

●● Vernon Darko, President & Founder, Equip XP

●● Guto Davies, Managing Director, Sales & Project Finance, GE Capital

●● James Douglass, Partner, Head of Energy & Infrastructure EMEA, King & Wood Mallesons LLP

●● Greg Fyfe, Head of Mining, Energy & Infrastructure, Standard Bank

●● Justo Garcia Gil, Director, Structured Finance, HOMT España

●● Edward George, Head of Ecobank UK & Head of Group Research, Ecobank

●● Ed Harkins, Head of Export Credit Financing, Fieldstone Private Capital Group

●● Nicolas Indenkleef, Group Corporate Finance Manager & Africa Business Development, BIA Group

●● Razia Khan, Chief Economist, Africa, Standard Chartered Bank

●● Bob Kottler, Managing Director, Dawnus International

●● David Ludlow, International Business Development Director, UK Export Finance

●● Geoffrey de Mowbray, Chief Executive & Managing Director, Dints International; Co-Chair, British Exporters Association (BExA)

●● Shilesh Muralidhara, Developer, Black Rhino

●● Mark Norris, Partner, Sullivan & Worcester UK

●● Nicholas Oliver, Head of Business Development, NMS International Group

●● John O-Mulloy, Managing Director, Standard Bank

●● Rt Hon Mark Simmonds, Former Minister for Africa, Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO)

●● Ravi Sivasubramanian, Director, Trade & Working Capital, Barclays

●● Islam Tag El Din, Head of Electric Power, Mantrac Group

●● Peter Zhang, Managing Director, SinoFortone Group

“A perfect event to frame African operation & financing challenges.”

N van Damme, SMT Groupt

“Excellent platform for learning about the new developments in the region, meet with entrepreneurs and respective players on the same platform.”

K Thakur, Prime Investrade

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Speakers www.gtreview.com2016’s speakers included

Corporates & traders

AgraKepak

Alkebulan

Andrade Gutierrez Internacional

Avery Row Capital Partners

Azuri Technologies

Banker Corporation

Besix Group

BHM

Bia Group

Black Rhino

BLG industrial Solutions

BP Oil International

Bunge

Cargill

CNH Industrial

Cubit International

Dawnus Construction

De La Rue International

DEM Group

Dints International

EQUIPXP

GE Energy

H Oil Group

HPD Software

JCB

KJ Cargo Services

Koninklijke BAM Groep

Lucy Switchgear

Mabey Bridge

Mantrac Group

Nanga Medical Systems

NMS

Plexus

Plexus Cotton

Sanzia

SMT Group

Solar Century Holdings

Tait Communications

The Pure Juice Company

Unatrac

Vallis Commodities Limited

Volvo Group

Wilben Trade Limited

Winch Energy Group

Yanco

SIC Health Services

Banks & financiers

AfreximBank

Bank of Beirut

Banker Corporation Limited

Barclays

BMCE Bank International

British Arab Commercial Bank

Citi

Crown Agents Bank

Diamond Bank

DNB Bank

Ecobank

Export-Import Bank of India

FBN Bank

FCMB Bank

First Bank of Nigeria

GE EFS Global Markets

Ghana International Bank

Guaranty Trust Bank

Gulf International Bank

Hungary Exim

KBC Bank

KfW IPEX Bank

LBBW

Mizuho Bank

Nedbank

Qatar National Bank

Rand Merchant Bank

Santander

Societe Generale

Standard Bank

Standard Chartered

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Vanso

Wilton

Zenith Bank

Insurers & risk managers

Allied World Assurance

Arthur J. Gallagher

AXA Africa Specialty Risks

Berne Union

BPL Global

Chaucer Syndicates Limited

Chubb Global Markets

Credendo Group

Credimundi

Ed Broking LLP

Jardine Lloyd Thompson

JLT Specialty

Lloyd's of London

MS Amlin

Price Forbes & Partners

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions

ECAs & multilaterals

SACE SinoFortone UK Export Finance

Consultants & accountants

Abax Services

Asoko Insight

C James

EXX Africa

FKS Capital Partners

GKB Ventures

Intro Africa

Mukaya Impact Partners

PricewaterhouseCoopers

TMF Group

UHY Hacker Young

Victoria Lion Partners

Media

Capital Markets in Africa

GlobalCapital

InvestAfrica

Times Publications Group

FinTech Connect

Govt orgs & public bodies

Association of Corporate Treasurers

British Chambers of Commerce

Business Council for Africa

CDC Group

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

House of Lords

iEcoAfrica

Loan Market Association

South African Chamber of Commerce

The London Institute of Banking & Finance

Non-bank financiers

Africa Trade Finance

Africa Trade Fund

Barak Fund Management

Black Star Partnerships

Fieldstone Africa

GE Capital

Global Finance & Capital

LEAP Export Finance

LightHill Investment Company

London Forfaiting Company

Prime Investrade

Scipion Capital

Trade Asset Exchange

Trade Finance Global

Trade Finance Solutions

Lawyers

Dentons

Holman Fenwick Willan

King & Wood Mallesons

Sefton Fross

Sullivan & Worcester

Taylor Wessing

Trinity International

Solution providers

BitPesa

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PRESS RELEASE

African trade & infrastructure experts gather for key industry conference

Global Trade Review (GTR), the world’s leading news source, publisher and event organiser for the global trade, commodity, export and supply chain finance industries returned to London for the second instalment of its Africa Trade & Infrastructure Finance Conference 2016.

Building on the wealth of African expertise present in London and emphasising an innovative approach to the standard conference format, the conference provided practical ‘how-to’ guidance and maximum audience interaction throughout a range of high-level debates, onstage roundtables and interviews, in-depth case studies and classroom-style breakouts, giving delegates the chance to have their say and get involved with timely discussions.

“This year’s event is hugely well timed in providing the opportunity to reflect on a momentous last 12 months in African trade and also in the UK trade landscape,” says Jeff Ando, Head of Conference Production at GTR. “The diverse characteristics and trade dynamics of a continent spanning over 50 countries brings with it unrivalled opportunities, particularly with ongoing efforts to plug the ‘infrastructure gap’. Furthermore, with the recent Brexit referendum we are likely to see increased focus on the Commonwealth from UK companies, with Africa likely to be one of the most popular export destinations.”

Day one of the event kicked off with an opening speech by the Rt Hon Mark Simmonds, former Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) Minister for Africa on promoting greater African trade and investment, before extensive discussions and debate on topics such as macroeconomic trends, corporate funding patterns and the potential impact of Brexit. Following a catered lunch, delegates then had to choose between Stream A, focused on infrastructure and export finance, or Stream B, a classroom-style breakout which covered the role of disruptive technology within African trade. Proceedings then closed for the day with sessions on insurance and concessional credit, before an evening networking and drinks reception.

Day two of the event began with a case study and subsequent interview with Plexus Cotton, a UK-based trading company focused on expanding its African operations, followed by a discussion led by GTR Editor Shannon Manders on agribusiness. Elsewhere, another breakout gathered treasury experts together to discuss key themes with maximum audience interaction. The day continued with closing sessions on the syndicated loan market and the ease of doing business in Francophone Africa, followed by a closing networking lunch.

Dedicated networking breaks provided ample opportunities for attendees to meet with the market’s primary decision makers, giving delegates the chance to become re-acquainted with old contacts, as well as forge new relationships.

Trade & Infrastructure Finance Conference 2016

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