Business & Money | Monday 1 October, 2018 1:17 pm |

Gulf Trade Finance Summit 2018 debuts in the UAE

 

Backed by the overwhelming success of the Annual Saudi Trade Finance Summit held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for half a decade, Gulf Trade Finance Summit 2018 debuts in the UAE

 QnA International, a leading global business to business events company and the organizers of the Saudi Trade Finance Summit, hosts the first edition of the Gulf Trade Finance Summit in UAE. Held from September 25 - 26, in Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay, Dubai, the event features leading GCC Thought leaders and financial experts from some of the most forward-thinking corporates, banks and financial institutions from the region, who strategized and brainstormed on significant topics in the current economic scenario ranging from the challenges facing corporates and traders in attracting liquidity in an increasingly challenging environment to blockchain for trade finance, collaboration of bankers and CFOs to  mitigating liquidity risk, financing options for SMEs to uncovering the potential of Islamic Trade Finance, Impact of VAT on trade finance amongst others.

Commenting on the launch edition, Sidh NC, Director, QnA International said, “We are extremely delighted to announce a successful launch of the Gulf Trade Finance Summit 2018. As envisioned with a business focus in mind, the Summit brought together 100 pre-qualified top-level attendees including CFOs, Group Financial Controllers, Treasurers from Leading Corporates, Regional Government and Regulatory Authorities, Banks and Financial Institutions and Trade Finance Solution Providers, all under one roof to discuss latest trade finance trends and products.”

“During this time of dynamic economic evolution in the GCC, the diversification of economies is being addressed with a sense of urgency and utmost concern. The region’s measures to move away from largely oil based economy is attracting public interest and inspiring private sector to contribute in overcoming these challenges.”  He added.

A big focus for this year’s edition is on the importance of providing alternative finance options to SMEs. With stringent regulatory and compliance policies, it has become difficult for SMEs to finance and thrive as they are underserved by traditional financing sources. Exploring the current borrower mindset in the region, the corporates and SMEs alike are looking for simpler solutions for their financing requirements. Keeping this in mind, Exworks Capital, founded in Chicago, is at the summit offering fast and efficient funding solutions to businesses frustrated by the bureaucracy of traditional forms of finance.  Christopher Ash, Managing Director of the London Office and responsible for this region at ExWorks Capital said, “As a leading alternative provider of Trade and Transactional finance to SMEs in Asia, Middle East and Africa, ExWorks Capital is extremely proud to sponsor this event”.

A by-invitation only summit, the event serves as a great networking event for top corporates, banks and financial institutions in the region. The Summit aims to create a buzz with powerful discussions during the conference covering key topics relevant to current economic times and also the challenges faced by the organizations in the GCC Region.

 

About Gulf Trade Finance Summit

Backed by the overwhelming success of Annual Saudi Trade Finance Summit held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for half a decade, Gulf Trade Finance Summit 2018 was launched in Dubai, UAE on September 25 - 26, 2018. Bringing together 100 pre-qualified top-level attendees including CFOs, Group Financial Controllers, Treasurers from leading Corporates, Regional Government and Regulatory Authorities, Bank and Financial Institutions to Trade Finance Solutions Providers, all under one roof to discuss latest trade finance trends and products. 

 

About QnA International

QnA International is an industry expert and leader in the field of B2B Events, Summits, Conferences & Training. QnA International's combined experience of more than 20 years has helped in providing world-class, quality products for its clients. With a growing portfolio of conferences, summits and trainings, ranging from Travel & Tourism to Destination Weddings, Trade Finance to Human Resource and Technology, QnA International caters to a wide range of industries, in correlation with the present and future demands of the global economy.