Unlike many other economies, Brazil is managing the global economic crisis surprisingly well. Government assistance has positively impacted cash-strapped exporters and deals are still being done by local and international banks. As one of the word’s major exporters, especially of agricultural commodities, it is imperative that all market participants come together to discuss how best to overcome the challenges of the liquidity crisis and to bring the market back to full health.
Entering its 3rd year, the Trade & Commodity Finance Brazil Conference presents the ideal opportunity for producers, traders, government representatives, risk managers, agencies, multilaterals and the key trade financiers to discuss deal flow, opportunities and sectors of interest. Moreover, there exists the opportunity to work together to source new business and to develop firmer structures that can mitigate risk in such a market.
As the global economy evolves in response to the crisis many opportunities will emerge. However in order to achieve the full potential of Trade Finance in Brazil, all market players must review the problems experienced over the past year and cooperatively strategize on how to support the economy going forward.
Industry-leading experts will present and debate on key topics including:
- How sustainable are export orientated industries in conditions of tightened liquidity?
- Committing to energy expansion despite the economic crisis
- ECAs to the rescue: evaluating their appetite and the impact of their increased activity in Brazil
- How agricultural producers are surviving the liquidity drought
- Cash rich and capable: What do acquisition and expansion opportunities created by the crisis mean for the Brazilian mining sector?
- Trader reactions to the credit crisis and depressed commodity prices
- Is Basel II the problem or the solution?
- Bank risk appetite: What volumes and types of deals can we expect over the coming year?
- The rise of refinancing risk in Brazil
- The Annual Regional Banking Heads debate
Testimonials:
"Very well organised, interesting presentations and a powerful networking opportunity."
-Antonio Alves, IFC
"The presentations were very focused on the current needs of this market, on top of being a great networking opportunity."
-Ana Paula Firmato, DF Deutsche Forfait do Brasil