5th Annual Nordic Region Conference

Gothenburg will provide the setting for the 5th Annual Nordic Region Trade & Export Finance Conference, taking place at the Radisson Blu on November 21, 2012. After a turbulent period for the European and wider financial communities, the Nordic region’s only trade and export finance-focused conference will provide much needed insight on pressing topics brought to the fore by the significant events of the past year, while also reassessing the key issues of one of the world’s most forward thinking markets.

2011’s meeting proved extremely successful, attracting strong support from leading institutions such as SEB, BNP Paribas and RBS, as well as hugely positive delegate feedback. Attendance once again exceeded expectations with a 250-strong delegation including representatives from leading multinationals such as ABB, Electrolux, Nokia, Saab, Scania and Volvo, as well as senior industry practitioners from domestic and global markets.

Topics to be discussed include:
• How have the effects of the Eurozone crisis and slowing US growth impacted on the Nordic market?
• Highlighting key themes and meeting primary financing challenges in the corporate climate
• Comparing strategies between local and international banks in terms of meeting client needs
• Basel III: Are banks and corporates fully informed as to how it affects them?
• Hotspots: Outlining the key regions and sectors in terms of potential trade growth
• Do emerging markets provide the key to trade recovery and is there full awareness of the risks?
• Highlighting the important role of insurers in providing sufficient limits to banks and corporates
• Measures being taken by banks to effectively assist SME financing and broaden the corporate pool

Based on a proven format that combines informed presentations with detailed case studies and lively panel discussions, strong focus is placed on the importance of networking, with numerous opportunities provided throughout the day to make new connections and meet with old friends.

The conference will be followed by an evening drinks reception, where the day’s discussion can be continued in a more informal setting. The conference’s blend of specialist speakers, panel discussions and networking makes this conference the must-attend event of the year for anyone interested in trade and export finance in the Nordics.