London, UK etc. Venues Prospero House April 26, 2017
Iran Trade Finance Business Briefing 2017 Only ÂŁ299
Speakers include Issa Mashayekhi, Chief Executive Officer, Petrochemical Commercial Co. (PCC) Alan Rides, International Trade Adviser, London International Trade Team, Department for International Trade (DIT) Shahrzad Atai, Head of Middle East Desk, Child & Child
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With 2017 looking set to be another hugely significant year for Iran, GTR gathers in London to hold its inaugural Iran Trade Finance Business Briefing. Following the events of 2016, which saw the January implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), countless signing agreements and huge excitement concerning the potential provided by a new global market economy, interest levels in Iran have continued, alongside political wrangling and ongoing expert discussions regarding issues such as sanctions, compliance and perhaps most importantly, developing the local banking sector.
Venue details Venue: etc. Venues Prospero House 241 Borough High St, London SE1 1GA, UK Tel: 020 7105 6030 Web: www.etcvenues.co.uk/ venues/prospero-house
With a changing global political landscape posing new questions and with Iranian elections scheduled for May, this event provides the perfect opportunity for business professionals to come together to consider the country’s future trade prospects, sharing experiences and gaining crucial insight into the opportunities provided by this exciting market.
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Iran Trade Finance Business Briefing 2017
Agenda: Conference Day 1 www.gtreview.com
Weekday, April 26, 2017 Chair: Shahrzad Atai, Head of Middle East Desk, Child & Child
09.15 Opening remarks: The future of Iranian trade
11.30 Interview: Understanding the regulatory landscape and the impact of sanctions
This opening session will outline the government’s plans to develop Iran’s international trade, attract greater levels of foreign direct investment (FDI), and the global opportunities presented. Topics include: ●● Examining Iran’s need to develop a wider pool of trading partners on its return to the fold ●● What needs to be done to maximise trade potential? What industry sectors are being prioritised for 2017-2018 and beyond? ●● External events: Keeping tabs on a changing global geopolitical environment ●● To what extent will the role of the banking sector be integral to opening up Iran?
Sue Millar, Partner, Stephenson Harwood Daniel Martin, Partner, Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) Analysts have predicted that the lifting of sanctions could expand the Iranian market exponentially. This session will look to explain and outline the differing sanctions that are in place, and best practices for Iranian and international companies wanting to do business. ●● A concise outlook on the existing sanctions and compliance requirements ●● Outlining the different types of transactions that can be undertaken ●● Offering practical advice on how best to mitigate legal risks for all parties involved ●● What are the main differences between US and EU sanctions when it comes to Iranian business?
10.00 Banking update: Iranian and international challenges Moderator: Aleya Begum, Editor, Global Trade Review (GTR) Gert Demmink, Partner, Philip Sidney Issa Mashayekhi, Chief Executive Officer, Petrochemical Commercial Co. (PCC) Shahrzad Atai, Head of Middle East Desk, Child & Child Andreas Schweitzer, Managing Director, Arjan Capital Addressing the challenges of the banking system between Iran and the EU ●● How can European and other international banks exchange technical expertise and training to Iranian banks when it comes to trade finance? ●● Will the reimplementation of Swift payments further encourage international banks to re-enter the market? ●● How central a role do the Central Banks have in assisting banks and FIs with their balance sheets? How do balance sheet pressures impact on corporates? ●● Understanding the Iranian banking system: What can governments do to encourage clearing banks to facilitate transactions with Iran? What do clearing banks require to open up to trade with Iran?
Networking break
Moderator: Chris Parker, Director, Iran Business Hub Victor Carstenius, Country Policy Advisor, EKN Hadi Hami, Trader, Miracle Metals MM Group Alan Rides, International Trade Adviser, London International Trade Team, Department for International Trade (DIT)
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This session will provide an expert glimpse into the future and what Iran’s trade landscape could look like in 2020. Points for discussion will include: ●● Why and how Iran has to succeed and grow, geopolitically and regionally ●● Scale, key sectors and market expansions ●● Growth industries and enablers for Iran’s return to international trade markets ●● What are the high-value targets ahead for trade finance and export credit for Iran? ●● What will be the early wins when it comes to business development in Iran?
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