23-24 MAY 2019GRAND HOTEL KRASNAPOLSKY, DAM 9, AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
Thank you to our sponsorsPartners
Sponsors
Supporters
association partners
Top Speakers
3
Fabio NehmeCEO
NEHME COMMODITIES
Robert FrankGlobal Head of
Insurance/Risk MitigationGERALD GROUP
Tom LongmuirCounsel
ALLEN & OVERY
Marc PfefferliHead of Group Treasury
& Corporate FinanceMET GROUP
Maarten KoningManaging Director,
Global Head Structured Metals & Energy Finance
ING BANK
John GoodridgeHead of Marketing &
Origination, West AfricaBP OIL
INTERNATIONAL LTD
Jean-Francois LambertCEO
LAMBERT COMMODITIES
Melinda MooreManaging Director -
Corporate SalesMITIGRAM
Thomas QuiévyDeputy Treasurer
ECOM AGROINDUSTRIAL
CORPORATION
Rebecca HardingCo-founder & CEO
CORIOLIS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Esther BerkelaarHead TCF Agri EMEA
RABOBANK
Sanjeev DuttaExecutive Director -
CommoditiesDUBAI MULTI COMMODITIES
CENTRE
Souleïma BaddiCEO
KOMGO
Simon BessantDirector
TEXEL FINANCE LTD
Geoffrey WynnePartner
SULLIVAN & WORCESTER
Harris AntoniouCEO
AMSTERDAM TRADE BANK
Stefan BöhlichGlobal Head Structured
Commodity Trade Finance
COMMERZBANK AG
Jonathan SolomonPartner
REED SMITH
Nabil Abdul-MassihCEO
INOKS CAPITAL
Jeff CohenCo-Founder and Chief
EvangelistXPANSIV
Bob AnglissDeputy Head
Commodities CentreBANK OF CHINA
Dr. Robert BesselingExecutive Director
EXX AFRICA
Willem KlaassensManaging Director
LATOUR COMMODITIES
ADVISORY
Huny GargGlobal Head of Trade &
Supply ChainSWIFT
Rhian O’ConnorSenior Analyst
ICIS
Michael O’ConnollySenior Analyst
ICIS
Andrew RobisonHead of Commodity and Structured Trade Finance
- UKHSBC
Lotte vanBijsterveld
Director Loan SyndicateABN AMRO BANK
Uzair BawanyCo-founder
TRAYDSTREAM
Mike MarnellVP - Structured
Commodity FinanceBANK OF CHINA
André CastermanChair of Fintech
CommitteeITFA
Hagai M. SegalGeopolitical Expert & Award-
Winning AcademicNYU LONDON
Olivier BoujolMD/VP & Global Head -
Structured Trade FinanceARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND
Stephan JansmaGlobal Head Trade and
Structured Finance, TRAFIGURA
Tawfik SadfiHead of Finance
GUNVOR
Sandra HackGlobal Head of Structured Commodity Trade Finance
DEUTSCHE BANK
Jayant ParandeGroup Treasurer & Global Head
– TSFOLAM INTERNATIONAL
LIMITED
Mikhail ShapiroHead of IMO 2020 Implementation
GLENCORE
Pierpaolo Di FabioCFO
KME GROUP
Paul Thomas
Head of Projects & Structured FinancePHILIA
Philippe PenetCFO & Treasurer
SUCAFINA
Ozan OzturkManaging Director
AGROZAN COMMODITIES DMCC
John MacNamara
Vice Chairman Trade Finance Commodities
DEUTSCHE BANK
Kris Van BroekhovenManaging Director, Global Head of Commodity Trade Finance,
CITI
Aleksandr LyubarevDirector, Corporate Finance &
TreasuryMETINVEST
Yuri Paco José VetkampManaging Director (CFO)
PETERSEN MATEX TRADING
Agenda
WELCOME TO TXF GLOBAL COMMODITY FINANCE 2019!TXF’s Editor-in-Chief, Jonathan Bell, provides an overview of what you can expect from this two day extravaganzadedicated to all things natural resources and commodities finance.Chairman: Jonathan Bell, Editor-in-chief, TXF
KEYNOTE ADDRESSGLOBAL GEOPOLITICS & COMMODITY SUPPLY CHAINSGeopolitical expert and award winning academic, Hagai M. Segal, explores the dynamic global geopolitical landscape of today. This overview of the key geopolitical, security and supply risks in the world’s top commodity producing and trading countries provides an unrivalled opportunity to improve your risk management practices in 2019 and beyond.Hagai M.Segal, Geopolitical Expert & Award-winning Academic, NYU London
08:45
09:00
#FLOWERPOWERSLI.DO SURVEY: CAPTURING THE PULSE OF THE INDUSTRYThis interactive survey session is a chance to take stock and hear your thoughts on the key trends which are shaping the commodity finance landscape. All survey results and presentations from the conference will be shared with delegates post-event.Catherine Lang-Anderson, Partner, Allen & OveryDominik Kloiber, Co-Founder, TXF
09:30
KEYNOTE TRADERS’ PANELADAPT OR DIE: PROFILING THE MODERN DAY TRADING HOUSEWith bankers prioritising quality over quantity when it comes to financing deals, we’re seeing traders face increasingly competitive margins. We ask this panel of global traders to provide their views on the drivers behind current market forces and explain their strategies for staying ahead in an increasingly competitive market.Stephan Jansma, Global Head Trade and Structured Finance, TrafiguraOlivier Boujol, MD/VP & Global Head - Structured Trade Finance, Archer Daniels MidlandTawfik Sadfi, Head of Finance, GunvorPhilippe Penet, CFO & Treasurer, SucafinaJayant Parande, President & Global Head – Treasury & TSF, Olam InternationalModerator: Hesham Zakai, Managing Director, TXF
09:45
4
DAY 1
11:30
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAKThe full delegate list will be released in advance. Ask us about our networking app which helps you get in touch with other delegates and set up meetings.
10:30
GRAND BALLROOMPLENARY STREAM
OPAL IIREGIONAL SPOTLIGHTS
FINANCING TRENDSWHAT’S KEEPING BANKERS UP AT NIGHT?A cocktail of market volatility, geopolitical tensions and changing shareholder demands is causing a flight to quality from commodity finance banks. We ask global heads to state their mandate and explain the key drivers behind their current financing decisions.
Esther Berkelaar, Head TCF Agri EMEA, RabobankSandra Hack, Global Head of Structured CommodityTrade Finance, Deutsche BankMaarten Koning, Managing Director, Global LeadStructured Commodities Finance, ING BankBob Angliss, Deputy Head Commodities Centre,Bank of ChinaSergei Mikhalev, Merchant Banking, AmsterdamTrade BankModerator: Jonathan Solomon, Partner, Reed Smith
RUSSIA, CIS, CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPEJoin your peers in an interactive roundtable discussion on the latest developments in Russia, CIS and CEE.
Hear from two banks who are active in the region as they provide an update on the local sanctions environment and discuss the outlook for commodities lending in the region.
François-Xavier Reignier, Head of Structured TradeFinance EMEA, MUFG BankStefan Böhlich, Global Head Structured CommodityTrade Finance, CommerzbankThatha Ghose, Senior Economist, Commerzbank
12:15
ENERGY, MINING & AGRI: SECTOR SPOTLIGHTSCOMPARING & CONTRASTING STRATEGIES ACROSS THE SECTORSThe energy, mining and agri sectors are each facing their share of challenges and opportunities in the current market climate. This session gathers producers and traders from across the three sectors to provide a state of the market overview and compare and contrast strategies for staying ahead.
Pierpaolo Di Fabio, CFO, KME GroupOleksandr Lyubarev, Director, Corporate Finance & Treasury, MetinvestMarc Pfefferli, Head of Group Treasury & Corporate Finance, MET GroupYuri Paco José Vetkamp, Managing Director & CFO, Petersen Matex Trading Moderator: Jean-Francois Lambert, CEO, Lambert Com-modities
ASIA-PACIFICJoin your peers in an interactive roundtable discussion on the latest developments in the APAC region.
Topics of discussion:
• US-China trade wars
• China’s dollar dependence and role as a market maker
• The belt and road initiative
• China’s Africa investment revolution
• China’s rising demand for LNG
Rhian O’Connor, Senior Analyst, ICIS
6
NETWORKING LUNCH13:00
7
14:30
14:30
15:00
THE TXFactor!BRINGING COMMODITY FINANCE INTO THE 21st CENTURYCommodity finance is ripe for innovation. This session pits some of the hottest tech companies against each other in an X-factor style competition. An expert from each company will give a 10-minute pitch to a panel of judges on why they think their innovative product is set to transform the way we trade commodities from both a financial and physical perspective. Our panel of judges will put them to the test and leavethe audience to decide the winner.
Fintech PresentersJeff Cohen, Co-founder & Chief Evangelist, XpansivMelinda Moore, Managing Director, Corporate Sales, MitigramUzair Bawany, Co-founder, TraydstreamFabio Manca, Director - Working Capital Solutions, ArviemLars Hansén, Chief Strategy Officer, Enigio Time
Judges:Tom Longmuir, Counsel, Allen & OveryHuny Garg, Global Head of Trade & Supply Chain, SWIFTAndré Casterman, Chair of Fintech Committee, ITFA
THE KEY DRIVERS BEHIND RECENT MARKET VOLATILITYAs geopolitical tensions continue to rise, uncertainty and volatility remains a key feature of the commodities markets. This presentation highlights some of the primary drivers behind recent market volatility. Examples include:• The fall in US ethanol exports to Brazil from 24 million gallons a month to 4000 gallons a month.• The state of the UK gas market in the wake recent market defaults.• Global LNG flows and the movement towards decarbonisation.• The electric vehicle hype and the subsequent boom of cobalt and lithium. Andrew Robison, Head of Commodity and Struc-tured Trade Finance - UK, HSBC
OIL MARKET OUTLOOKThe oil market finds itself in a key period of transition.Regulations, sanctions, peak oil demand and price volatility are just some of the key trends dominat-ing the market. This session provides a state of the market overview to help your business prepare for the future.Michael Connolly, Senior Analyst, ICISMikhail Shapiro, Head of IMO 2020 Implementation, Glencore
GRAND BALLROOMDIGITISING TRADE & COMMODITY FINANCE
OPAL IISTATE OF THE MARKET
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK15:30
8
DRINKS RECEPTION, INDUSTRY DINNER & PERFECT 10 DEALS OF THE YEAR AWARD CEREMONYWind down after a long day by attending our famous industry dinner and the Perfect 10 awards ceremony.This is a chance to network in a relaxed atmosphere with drinks, food and maybe even some dancing.
18:00
16:00
WOULD I LIE TO YOU?TALES AND TRAVAILS OF COMMODITY PLAYERSWe take a trip down memory lane with some stalwarts of the industry as they trade anecdotes and share their most interesting and amusing experiences from their time working within commodity finance.John MacNamara, Vice Chairman Trade Finance Commodities, Deutsche BankMike Marnell, VP - Structured Commodity Finance, Bank of ChinaPeter Hopkins, Managing Director, DRUM RiskAndy Lennard, Chairman, TexelInterviewer: Jonathan Bell, Editor-in-Chief, TXF
REGION IN FOCUS: MIDDLE EAST & AFRICAASSESSING THE RISK OUTLOOK AND IDENTIFYING NEW OPPORTUNITIESWe examine current commodity trade flows in the Middle East & Africa and their destination markets.• What challenges are emerging in Africa that are hampering innovation in trade?• Does economic nationalism pose a threat or opportunity to the region’s agricultural trade and value addition?• What frameworks and infrastructure are needed to further enhance the role of trade in African economic growth?• Growing demand for new forms of debt in the Middle East.Paul Thomas, Head of Projects & Structured Finance, PhiliaOzan Ozturk, Managing Director, Agrozan CommoditiesSanjeev Dutta, Executive Director - Commodities & Financial Services, Dubai Multi Commodities CentreSandie Hessing, Senior Originator, Commodity & Structured Trade, EMEA, MUFG BankModerator: Dr. Robert Besseling, Executive Director, EXX Africa
16:45
Industry dinner & awards23 May 2019
Grand Krasnapolsky Hotel, Amsterdam
It’s time to let your hair out and get down with the power of the flower. Our Perfect 10 Deals of the Year awards will be announced this
evening, representing the most innovative and exciting deals in the marketplace. So let’s celebrate the achievements of our industry in style.
Could you be recognised as a leading deal-maker this year? Winning deals are submitted and assessed by our editorial team and by you!
More details on our perfect 10 awards can be found here
Dinner and entertainmentGet to know your fellow guests with some great food, drinks and relaxed entertainment. Last year we had a sparkling disco theme to get
everyone in the mood for networking, in 2019 it’ll be tie-dye t-shirts and strumming guitars.
And to make the evening extra special, you can bagsy your own table just for you and your clients.
Get in touch with Charlie to find out more
The tickets to the industry dinner are included in the price of your ticket, including a €100 charity donation. Once you register you will be automatically added to our guest list for the dinner.
For more information give us a ring on +44 (0)203 735 5180 or send us an email we can take you through the registration process.
9
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK
TXF MORNING RUNDust off the cobwebs from the night before with an early morning run. Meet in the Krasnapolsky lobby and hit the ground running.
OPENING REMARKSWELCOME TO DAY TWO!Jonathan Bell welcomes delegates to day 2 by providing an update on what was discussed on day 1 and what we have to look forward to throughout day 2.Jonathan Bell, Editor-in-chief, TXF
US – MIDDLE EAST TRADE FLOWS: WHAT’S THE DEAL?Rebecca Harding, international economist and author of ‘The Weaponization of Trade’ provides a live economic broadcast on the sub-ject of US and Middle East trade flows. What’s driving these commodity powerhouses and what opportunities are being presented?Dr Rebecca Harding, CEO, Coriolis Technologies
08:30
07:30
09:00
09:15
INSURING THE NEW COMMODITIES CYCLEIS TRADE CREDIT AND STRUCTURED TRADE INSURANCE WORKING?As the commodity trading landscape continues to evolve, so too do the risk mitigation demands of traders and producers. This panel of insurance buyers and providers discuss how the insurance market can continue to best serve the risk mitigation needs of the commodity finance market and safeguard its future.Simon Bessant, Director, TexelRobert Frank, Global Head of Insurance/Risk Mitigation, Gerald GroupLotte van Bijsterveld, Director Loan Syndicate, ABN AMRO Bank
09:30
DAY 2
10
11
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK11:00
ADAPTING TO THE NEW STANDARD: FINANCING COMMODITIES IN A RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED WORLDAs consumer and investor demands evolve and a new standard emerges, how will the pressures of a resourceconstrainedworld manifest themself on the commodities value chain? Consumer trends towards more eco-friendly practices as well as pressure from investors and financiers for commodities firms to disclose their climate risks could cause a significant shift in approach from financiers and stakeholders across the commodities value chain. This session casts an eye to the future of the commodities sector and discusses what the financing of commodities might look like in a resource constrained world.
Jeff Cohen, Co-Founder & Chief Evangelist, XpansivWillem Klaassens, Managing Director, Latour Commodities AdvisoryThomas Quiévy, Deputy Treasurer, ECOM AgroindustrialModerator: Fabio Nehme, CEO, Nehme Commodities
FIGHTING FRAUD WITH BLOCKCHAINHOW KOMGO IS LEADING THE WAY & BRINGING TRANSPARENCY TO THE MARKETThe launch of KOMGO in September 2018 brings new hope that a more transparent and safe commodity market could soon be a reality. This session provides an update on the latest developments from the KOMGO platform and discusses how blockchain is the being used to tackle fraud in the financial and physical commodity markets.
Souleïma Baddi, CEO, KOMGOKris Van Broekhoven, Managing Director, Global Head of Commodity Trade Finance, CITI
GETTING YOUR HOUSE IN ORDERA GUIDE FOR STAYING COMPLIANTThis workshop highlights some of the recent developments in international trade compliance and assesses the potential impact on trading houses.Topics of discussion include:• Developments in supply chain security and the flow down of compliance obligations to subcontractors and traders.• Recent OFAC enforcement case studies.• Developments in compliance technology and the potential impact of blockchain.
Herman Annink, Director - Governance, Risk & Compliance, RSM Netherlands GRC Consultancy
10:15
11:45
12:15
COMMODITY FUND FALLOUT: SEEKING DIVINE REDEMPTIONAs we witness a flight to quality from banks in response to stringent Basel capital requirements, the alternative finance space is often the only viable option for small and medium sized traders looking to finance projects in riskier jurisdictions. However, a spate of redemptions from key institutional investors in the commodity fund market and the winding down of BAF Capital’s BLTFF fund, raises serious questions over the viability of this product type. We ask fund managers to share their views on the development of the alternative financing space.
Fasil Nasim, Managing Partner, Co-Chief Investment Officer, Audentia Capital ManagementNabil Abdul-Massih, CEO, Inoks CapitalNicolas Clavel, Chief Investment Officer, Scipion CapitalModerator: Geoffrey Wynne, Partner, Sullivan & Worcester
12:35
12
CLOSING REMARKSTOP TAKEAWAYS FROM TXF GLOBAL COMMODITY FINANCE 2019Jonathan Bell brings the event to a close by providing a summary of the key discussion points from across the two days. A post-conference report will be shared with delegates after the conference.
Jonathan Bell, Editor-in-Chief, TXF
LUNCH & EXTENDED NETWORKING
13:15
13:30
The itinerary(even free-spirits need a plan)
The night before TXF Global sure won’t be quiet. Start off the networking with a relaxing and informative stroll through the historic trading city.
Afterwards we’ll be headed to the AFC (Amsterdamsche Fussball Club) where you can witness a clash of titans on the pitch. It’s the Netherlands vs. the world - the commodity finance edition. Cheer on your favourites and meet the rest of the guest list ahead of the main event.
22 May
The first day dawns bringing new business cards aplenty. Day 1’s agenda will be a sea of senior speakers and intense roundtable disscussions - oh and plenty of time to grab a coffee and chat.
The perfect chance to relax and celebrate the successes of the global commodity finance industry. Look out for the finest musical entertainment and some fine food.
23 May
Grab your trainers and join our resident runner Dan Sheriff on a trip around Amsterdam.
Luckily the fun don’t stop on day 2 - peel yourself out of bed for more quality content, coffee and commodity talk. When it’s all over it won’t be goodbye - we’ll send you the results of audience response survey and photos after the event. Promise you’ll let us know what you think?
24 May
13
16:30 Walking tour
18:30 Drinks and nibbles
19:00 Commodity finance football match
21:00 Ice-breaker drinks
08:30 Morning agenda,day 1 - registration begins
18:00 Drinks reception
19:00 Industry dinnerand awards
07:30 Pre-conference run
09:00 Agenda day 2
The biggest party of the year
How did you rate last year’s disco?The one to be at for commodity financing
Peter Köck, VA Intertrading Aktiengesellschaft
Christiaan van den Brink, Maersk
Perfect place for efficient networking
Wim KokAmsterdam Trade Bank
Energy and passion the backbone of the commodity
industry
Melinda MooreCleanUp Commodities
TXF manages to combine youthful and energy with considered, innovative and interactive to ensure both the industry trends and the wider backdrop are all discussed. Everyone can feel part of the
conversation
A must for networking and being up-to-date in the commodity trade
business
Stefan SchweigertLBBW
Harrison David, Aon
Thanks to TXF for hosting a wonderful conference. Great compilation of
interesting content and networking opportunities meant that the event was
highly enjoyable
Andy LennardTexel Finance Ltd.
The premier event for commodities and structured trade
500+Guests
50+Speakers
50%+Corporates
170+Companies
Plus, 31 lovely people gave us the full 10/10 for the networking opportunities.
25% of our guests gave us the perfect score for the event overall. 96% gave us 8/10 and higher.
Overall, our guests rated TXF Amsterdam 2018 9/10 for networking. Right on!
14
Get me on the guest list
Chat to the team
Click here to register
+44(0)203 735 8100
Including the industry dinner
Full price
€3,699.00+VAT
Give Henry a bell if you think you have what it takes to lead the
revolution as a speaker.
Say the word to Charlie and we’ll see you there as a sponsor.
Let’s get chatting. For group bookings, media partnerships,
and compliments on this brochure you can get in touch
with me.
Need a place to stay and help on site? Speak to our operations
wizard:
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
KATE HAFFENDENCHARLES OSBORNE GRACE JACKSONHENRY NICHOL
Top Related