FCI, in collaboration with EBRD and the Czech Leasing and Finance Association, will host the 15th CEE & SEE Regional Conference on Factoring from 24-25 October 2024 in Prague, Czech Republic.
Trade Finance Global (TFG) are proud to announce that they are media partners with this conference.
This conference concerns the latest developments in factoring and receivables finance across the region.
In his opening address, FCI Chairman Çagatay Baydar highlighted the organisation’s five-decade legacy in shaping the global factoring and supply chain finance industry. He emphasised FCI’s crucial partnerships with development banks, including EBRD, Afreximbank, IFC, and ITFC. Such collaborations promote financial inclusion within global trade finance.
Throughout, experts will explore the evolving strategies that are bridging trade finance gaps and driving liquidity and growth in the Central and South Eastern European region. The impact of recent market changes on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), on sustainability criteria, and on nearby emerging markets should attract focus.
Some panel discussions to look out for include:
‘Sustainable Finance in SME lending, new Trends in Trade Finance in Emerging Markets of CEE & SEE’
Moderator: Deepesh Patel
Panellists: Petr Luzar, Elif Nalbantoglu Çelebi, Mete Önol
Navigating New Trade Horizons: CEE’s Path to Emerging Markets
Moderator: Çagatay Baydar
Panellists: Irina Tyan, Aleksey Nikiforovich
Islamic International Factoring
Moderator: Betül Kurtulus
Panellists: Basel Al Hussein, Andrew Pierce
In the 14th century, Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV made Prague his imperial capital for its importance as a hub of culture and trade. Today, the FCI conference draws on Prague’s historical relevance to the globalised economy as industry leaders gather to discuss its future.
For more information, please visit the event website here.
