Structured Commodity Finance 2013 conference - what a difference a year makes...

The Annual Structured Commodity Finance 2013 conference will tackle the most prominent issues surrounding structured commodity financing.

Some of the highlights include:

• Global heads and commodity experts from around the globe will be giving expert advice on the market conditions and new avenues for structured commodity finance
• The event is the only one of its kind in London which brings together experts from Europe, China, Russia and CIS, Latin America & Africa
• Hear the latest on the impact of the slow-down on pre-export financing and lending facilities
• Discuss the alternatives to bank funding and how to fund commodity trade finance
• Discuss the new LMA PXF document
• Find out whether there is enough to go round – Traders vs Lenders
• Examine the Eurozone crisis and its impact on commodity banks
• Review Basel III and find out what the implications are for the trade finance industry
• Discuss the impact on banks’ funding woes on insurance pricing
• Review the outlook for metals, softs and oil in the key regions for 2013
• Network extensively during the drinks reception, lunches and coffee breaks
• Plus don't miss the post-event workshop Documenting Structured Commodity Finance, 27th February, London.

View the latest Structured Commodity Finance agenda here.

Post-conference workshop
Led by: Members of SNR Denton’s
Award Winning Trade & Export Finance Team
27th February 2013, 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 the current global markets and the legislative developments affecting emerging markets in particular.

See more details about the workshop here

1. The 8th Annual Structured Commodity Finance 2013 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 have already signed up to share their knowledge and expertise at this industry forum.

3. Unique format of over 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, 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.