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GTR Africa Trade & Export Finance Conference 2017
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March 9-10, 2017
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Venue detailsVenue: Westin Cape Town
Convention Square, Lower Long Street, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Tel: +27 21 412 9999
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Returning to Cape Town for its 11th year, the market’s premier pan-African trade finance gathering will take place at The Westin on March 9-10.
Now also incorporating GTR’s West Africa Trade & Export Finance Conference, for increased coverage on developments in key markets such as Nigeria, Ghana and the Francophone region, the event will focus on the extensive trade, export, commodity and infrastructure financing opportunities available across the continent, providing unrivalled access to those companies and institutions currently doing business in Africa, including regional and global corporates, financiers and trade specialists.
GTR’s ties to the market’s primary trade bodies, regulators and institutions allows on-stage discussion to focus on the latest challenges being experienced by those involved in African trade, as well as highlighting potential opportunities in a number of key countries and sectors.
“An important annual gathering of key players in Africa. The trade and export finance content and networking opportunities make this a worthwhile conference to attend.”
S Nxaba, Eksom
“An excellent opportunity to interact with the African trade market across banks, corporates and other players.”
K Hartwell, Standard Bank
Introductionwww.gtreview.com
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Day 1: Thursday, March 9, 2017
10.40 Networking break
13.00 Networking lunch
15.55 Networking break
17.20 Evening networking reception
Day 2: Friday, March 10, 2017
11.30 Networking break
12.50 Networking lunch
Day 1: Thursday, March 9, 2017
09.15 Opening address: Advancing in Africa and building growth within African economies
09.25 Keynote debate: How are the global geopolitical events of 2016 likely to impact on Africa in 2017?
11.20 Examining corporate success stories in African expansion
12.10 South Africa: Sovereign borrowers, how do they differ from the private sector? What do they need across Africa?
Select either Stream A or Stream B
Stream A: Export financing challenges/Addressing the infrastructure gap
14.15 Enabling trade in Sub-Saharan Africa
15.05 What role do ECAs have to play in the current climate? How has this changed?
16.20 Where are the new innovations in infrastructure coming from?
Stream B: Innovations and new trends in trade and commodity finance (working groups)
14.15-15.55
Group 1 Blockchain: The pillar of the new digital economy
Group 2 Online auction-based platforms
Group 3 Regulation and the fight against financial crime
16.20 Collateral management agreements (CMA): Bridging the gap between expectations, requirements and realities
Day 2: Friday, March 10, 2017
Select either Stream A or Regional breakout
Stream A
09.30 Achieving innovation and finding new solutions for the agribusiness sector
10.30 Deal analysis: A guide to the process of using structured credit and political risk insurance
Featured speakers
Phetolo Ramosebudi, Group Treasurer, Transnet
Andre Pillay, Treasurer, Eskom Holdings
Philip Gildenhuys, Treasury Manager, South African National Roads Agency
Angus Downie, Chief Macroeconomist, African Development Bank (AfDB)
Edward George, Head of Ecobank UK & Head of Group Research, Ecobank
Robert Besseling, Executive Director, EXX Africa
Vijay Kumar, Chief Financial Officer, Nakumatt Holdings
Manoj Ramdin, Chief Executive Officer, Galana Group
Andrew McGarvie, Chief Executive Officer, ETG South Africa
Omri van Zyl, Chief Executive Officer, Agri SA
Nicholas Wrigley, Chief Executive Officer, Winch Energy Group
Bo Masole, Founder & CEO, Victus Global Capital
Justin Vermaak, Chief Executive Officer, Bio-Energy Investments
Nicholas Oliver, Head of Business Development, NMS International Group
Arun Panchariya, Consul General of Liberia to the UAE, Principal of Global Finance & Capital
Abe Cambridge, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, The Sun Exchange
Regional breakout: West Africa and other key markets
09.30 What next for Nigeria’s economic and trading environment?
10.30 Classroom-style workshop: Marrying macro and business perspectives
Group 1 Different countries, similar problems: Nigeria, Angola and Mozambique
Group 2 Undertaking export finance and supporting infrastructure projects in key markets
Group 3 Can West Africa achieve greater economic integration? A practical guide to doing business
Plenary
12.00 Closing summary and conference verdict: The future of Sub-Saharan trade
Afternoon briefing
14.00 Steering through turbulent times: The outlook for political risk in Africa in 2017
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Directory2016-17
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147Companies represented
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302Delegates attended
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“An amazing experience providing some great trade and investment intelligence on Africa.”
T Kapuya, Agbiz
“The conference is very insightful — a lot of interesting topics covered.”
J Lebeloane, Tristan Export
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08.00 Registration and networking
09.15 Opening address: Advancing in Africa and building growth within African economies●● Getting businesses working with government and other stakeholders to create a competitive and attractive economic environment
●● The importance of robust economic and political policies in working in the best interests of job creation and business growth
●● Working within a stringent regulatory environment to promote investment
09.25 Keynote debate: How are the global geopolitical events of 2016 likely to impact on Africa in 2017?Angus Downie, Chief Macroeconomist, African Development Bank (AfDB)Edward George, Head of Ecobank UK & Head of Group Research, EcobankRobert Besseling, Executive Director, EXX Africa
With 2016 having been a seismic year for major global events, whether it be the UK’s referendum on Brexit or the US political elections, many feel that 2017 will be the year that sees the consequences of these actions fully revealed across the globe. This session will consider the following:●● Will Sub-Saharan Africa be the beneficiary of a ‘pivot to the Commonwealth’ in the UK’s trade policy?
●● Is Africa likely to be able to provide the reciprocity that the new US administration is likely to need?
●● Foreign investment: How successful have industrial reform initiatives such as Operation Phakisa proved in attracting new strategic partners?
●● How significant are such developments likely to prove in Africa’s own elections in 2017?
10.40 Networking break
11.20 Examining corporate success stories in African expansionModerator: Shannon Manders, Editor, Global Trade Review (GTR)Vijay Kumar, Chief Financial Officer, Nakumatt HoldingsManoj Ramdin, Chief Executive Officer, Galana GroupAndrew McGarvie, Chief Executive Officer, ETG South AfricaBo Masole, Founder & CEO, Victus Global Capital●● Looking at how companies have expanded from north to south, east to west: Why have some companies been successful compared to others? (key issues including local content, branding, equity, stakeholder engagement)
●● Examining the emerging class of home-grown Sub-Saharan African MNCs, sharing insights for other African companies on how to expand effectively and maximise development impact
●● How important is it to form partnerships with local companies as a way of navigating local business climates? To what extent can a partnership-based approach help in overcoming economic, political and regulatory uncertainty when doing business in Africa?
●● Building a strong knowledge base, developing on-the-ground operational capacity and conducting research on expanding into new markets: Can pilot projects prove useful in this?
●● Companies identifying how their core business activities contribute to local economic development - introducing new goods or services, training the local workforce
●● To what extent does a lack of relevant, timely and detailed market information in Africa make due diligence and monitoring difficult? How crucial is it to understand sector-specific dynamics?
●● Getting a broad perspective on the market by meeting with government, business community, industry groups, banks, lending institutions - regulatory regimes, corruption, low education levels and lack of workforce skills, poor infrastructure in transport, communications and energy
12.10 South Africa: Sovereign borrowers, how do they differ from the private sector? What do they need across Africa?Moderator: Gabriel Buck, Managing Director, GKB VenturesPhetolo Ramosebudi, Group Treasurer, TransnetAndre Pillay, Treasurer, Eskom HoldingsPhilip Gildenhuys, Treasury Manager, South African National Roads Agency●● How do current infrastructure needs compare to deficits on capital spending? Highlighting some of the areas of responsibility and remit and the size of programmes for state-owned companies
●● What are the key priorities for future capex? How are programmes ranked/identified over one another? How much central government intervention/approval is required?
●● What size of programmes often require financing? What key characteristics do they look for? Do banks and ECAs understand what is being asked of them?
●● Are there any unintended consequences of bank regulation being passed on to SOE borrowers?
●● What changes would make life easier for a borrower who needs funding for infrastructure? Is working with a local party key or should they approach you direct?
●● Are we likely to see increasing popularity in public-private partnerships across a range of sectors? Does legislation need to be revised to open up more PPP projects? Which are the priority sectors for these?
13.00 Lunch
Select either Stream A or Stream B
Stream A: Trade and ECA financing challenges/Addressing the infrastructure gap
14.15 Enabling trade in Sub-Saharan Africa Duarte Pedreira, Head of Trade Finance, Crown Agents BankJean Craven, Executive Director, Export Trading Group (ETG); Chief Investment Officer, Barak Fund Management●● Current economic and political factors affecting Africa and their effect on trade finance in the region
●● Acknowledging the African trade finance gap: Key drivers and impact ●● De-risking of banking relations in Africa: Reality or convenient excuse?
●● Is trade finance in Africa going back to basics? How is trade finance currently being deployed in the region?
●● Bridging the African trade finance gap: Solutions, opportunities and the impact of new entrants to the market
●● Sub-Saharan Africa: Doom and gloom or a bright future ahead?
15.05 What role do ECAs have to play in the current climate? How has this changed?Moderator: Gabriel Buck, Managing Director, GKB VenturesJean-Bernard Ruggieri, Chief Representative, Africa, Export Development Canada (EDC)Thomas Lenne, Senior Underwriter, Africa Unit, Euler Hermes AktiengesellschaftKristian Orrbeck, Senior Underwriter, Power, Defence & Engineering, EKN●● Providing an active platform for bringing the private and public sectors together on issues ranging from trade, tourism, investment opportunities and joint ventures
Sponsorship opportunitiesPeter Gubbins Managing Director [email protected] +44 (0)20 8772 3000
Speaking opportunitiesJeff Ando Head of Conference Production [email protected] +44 (0)20 8772 3015
Marketing & Media opportunitiesJudith Mülhausen Marketing Assistant [email protected] +44 (0)20 8772 3012
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●● Examining initiatives for working closely with ECAs to ensure smooth access to finance and other related services for boosting trade and funding projects, highlighting recent MOUs and strategic agreements signed with ECAs and development banks
●● To what extent is the market seeing increasing demand for ECA support, with bank collaboration alone not being enough to finance many projects?
●● Providing ECA perspectives in supporting trade in countries that represent major export markets for their companies, including the provision of finance, guarantees and advisory services
●● Highlighting key ECA strengths such as facilitating access to foreign currency, with clear demand for financing sources capable of delivering US dollars and Euros
●● Providing key examples, such as credit lines for the purchase of goods and services from companies involved in specific projects
15.55 Networking break
16.20 Where are the new innovations in infrastructure coming from?Nicholas Wrigley, Chief Executive Officer, Winch Energy GroupMichael Creighton, Head of Export Credit Finance, NedbankAbe Cambridge, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, The Sun ExchangeSimon Sayer, Head of Structured Trade & Export Finance, EMEA, Deutsche Bank●● Examining some of the new developments in sectors such as solar technology, sustainability, social works
●● Highlighting new innovations for financing projects in sectors such as renewable energy, including new platforms and funding models
●● How are the private and public sector working together to finance such initiatives? Where do the DFIs come in, is there public will to progress such projects?
●● Are we seeing more alternative financiers getting involved in longer term projects? How are their offerings evolving?
●● Practical considerations when working in more challenging Africa markets: What are the key things to be aware of?
17.20 Evening networking reception
Stream B: Innovations and new trends in trade and commodity finance (working groups)
14.15–15.55Group leader: Edward George, Head of Ecobank UK & Head of Group Research, Ecobank
These audience-based discussion sessions will bring industry experts together to consider key trends impacting on the market, before leading delegates in sharing ideas and brainstorming on potential solutions.
Group 1. Blockchain: The pillar of the new digital economyVinod Madhavan, Head of Transactional Products & Services, Africa, Standard Bank●● What can blockchain technology offer? (payments, sustainability monitoring, smart city development)
●● Disrupting digital transaction systems and incubating a start-up ecosystem to drive economic growth
●● How governments are seeking to diversify away from petroleum-based assets, new sources of revenue with technology at the core
●● Supporting the digital economy while ensuring protection against rapidly evolving threats of data security and cybercrime
Group 2. Online auction-based platformsMarcus Wade, Chief Executive Officer, Trade Asset Exchange (TAEX)●● How platforms are being set up as origination/distribution platforms for banks and/or corporates
●● Comparing the new models coming into the market and how they differ from one another
●● Offering the necessary technology for trade assets to be bought and sold in an efficient (and potentially standardised) manner
Group 3. Regulation and the fight against financial crimeLodewyk Meyer, Partner, Hogan LovellsDavid Heynes, Sales Director, Accuity●● How concerns over trade-based money laundering are reshaping approaches
●● Problems posed by compliance and the processes/culture around it: What is the cost for banks?
●● Implementing sanctions screening and controls on financing terrorism●● The increased role that software and new innovations around KYC/TBML have to play
●● How much trade is currently unaccounted for as a result of financial crime?
15.55 Networking break
16.20 Collateral management agreements (CMA): Bridging the gap between expectations, requirements and realitiesAndreas Rusch, Managing Consultant, South Africa, Bongani ConsultingPrieur du Plessis, Chief Investment Officer, Barak Fund
It is well documented that there is a huge shortage of structured trade and commodity finance in the global market, with the shortfall reported as being as much as US$110 billion for Africa alone. With concerns mounting over a potential food crisis, these requirements need to be met through a concerted effort, with one of key support mechanisms within STCF being the implementation of a collateral management agreement. This session will consider:●● Outlining the reasons for a full CMA: What is the likely cost impact for banks?
●● The significance of regulatory requirements when it comes to managing capital
●● Examining the scope of services offered under a CMA: Demarcation and clarity of responsibilities
●● Why have losses been made? What lessons have been learned?
17.20 Evening networking reception
Evening ReceptionThursday, March 9, 2017 at 18.00Venue: Grand Africa Café & Beach
A coach will be provided to
transport delegates to and from the drinks venue.
“Great to see old and new faces. Have found this the must-attend conference of the year.”
E Rabie, JLT Specialty
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Agenda Day 2: Friday, March 10, 2017
Select either Stream A or Regional breakout
Stream A
09.30 Achieving innovation and finding new solutions for the agribusiness sectorModerator: Zhann Meyer, Head of Agricultural Commodities, Global Commodity Finance, Nedbank Corporate & Investment BankingEbbe Rabie, Senior Account Executive, Specialty, Price Forbes & PartnersJustin Vermaak, Chief Executive Officer, Bio-Energy InvestmentsOmri van Zyl, Chief Executive Officer, Agri SA●● How problems in accessing finance have been exacerbated by El Niño – felt across the whole chain, farmers to banks and insurers
●● Previous losses mean likely more prudence in terms of granting credit to producers going forward, financiers being more diligent
●● Fresh outlook needed when it comes to how insurance is used, multi-peril product has not worked, huge claims paid out so selective in who they offer the product to
●● Does all this mean a more significant role for niche financiers in the sector?
●● To what extent can the advent of smart technology drive innovation in the agribusiness space? How cumbersome/limiting are regulation requirements in achieving innovation in the sector?
●● Does the state sector have a larger role to play than it does at present in providing products to support farmers and small businesses?
10.30 Deal analysis: A guide to the process of using structured credit and political risk insuranceMatthew Solley, Executive Director, Credit & Political Risks, Arthur J. GallagherGreg Fyfe, Head of Mining, Energy & Infrastructure, Standard Bank
This interactive session will showcase the role of insurers and their appetite for taking on risk, when looking to structure transactions. As part of the session:●● Panellists will outline scenarios and potential requirements in the role of ‘the client’
●● Other participants from the group will then evaluate the risks and respond with potential solutions
●● Explanations will be provided on the choices made and the processes used
●● The audience will also be polled to provide their input on the options available
11.30 Networking break
Regional breakout: West Africa and other key markets
09.30 What next for Nigeria’s economic and trading environment?Charles Weller, Managing Director, Africa Trade, BarclaysHiren Singharay, CEO/Supervisory Board Member, Global Finance & Capital●● Are trade partners and investors shunning Nigeria due to the lack of foreign exchange? Has Nigeria gone into economic limbo?
●● Will recent Central Bank and government measures designed to put the economy back on track succeed?
●● Have pledges to overhaul Nigerian state-owned companies and achieve reform in key sectors such as energy materialised?
●● Is China a potential lifeline to Nigeria? Have recent agreements demonstrated China’s willingness to assist in developing Nigeria’s oil and gas infrastructure?
10.30 Classroom-style workshop: Marrying macro and business perspectivesThis ‘classroom-style breakout’ will begin with experts presenting a brief summary on their respective market, before inviting the audience to break into groups for further discussion. Experts will then be invited onstage to provide a closing summary on their findings.
Group 1. Different countries, similar problems: Nigeria, Angola and MozambiqueRobert Besseling, Executive Director, EXX Africa
Group 2. Undertaking export finance and supporting infrastructure projects in key marketsNicholas Oliver, Head of Business Development, NMS International Group
Group 3. Can West Africa achieve greater economic integration? A practical guide to doing businessArun Panchariya, Consul General of Liberia to the UAE; Principal of Global Finance & CapitalEdward George, Head of Ecobank UK & Head of Group Research, Ecobank
11.45 Close of breakout
Plenary
12.00 Closing summary and conference verdict: The future of Sub-Saharan tradeModerator: Gabriel Buck, Managing Director, GKB VenturesEhouman Kassi, Cluster Head, Ecobank Kenya & East Africa Ecobank GroupGreg Fyfe, Head of Mining, Energy & Infrastructure, Standard Bank
This closing summary session will assess and provide an overview on the many discussions held over, before considering what the future, with much food for thought. Key talking points will include:●● Ongoing challenge faced for corporates in gaining accessing to funding for trading activities
●● The role of correspondent banking and challenges posed by retrenchment from international banks
●● Assessing the outlook for key sectors such as mining: Investor sentiment, new legislation, a rebound in pricing?
●● Opportunities and hurdles faced when looking to move up the value chain in Sub-Saharan Africa
●● What is the potential impact of a downgrade on South African banks? How significant is the risk of wider contagion throughout the continent?
12.50 Lunch
Afternoon briefing
14.00 Steering through turbulent times: The outlook for political risk in Africa in 2017Robert Besseling, Executive Director, EXX Africa
GTR & EXX Africa invite interested attendees at the Africa Trade Finance Week 2017 to attend an informal briefing and discussion on African political risk trends. EXX Africa is a specialised intelligence company providing analysis and forecasts on political risk, security, and banking risk on all 54 African countries. This session will be led by EXX Africa executive director Dr Robert Besseling, who will address key issues of interest and answer questions on African risk trends and emerging opportunities from trade and project finance professionals, political risk underwriters and brokers, and Africa-focussed corporates.
15.00 Close of GTR Africa Trade Finance Week 2017
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08.45 Coffee and networking
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