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Export Finance in Challenging Times

Export Finance Flyer

NCSL, Nottingham
Fri 8th May 2009, 07:45 to 10:30
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Using video conference facilities, emita is pleased to have the Minister of State for Trade & Investment, Lord Davies of Abersoch, to provide us with his views on the way forward for exporters and to discuss how to finance export activity in the current climate. Following the speech, delegates will have the opportunity of a question and answer session with him. The seminar will also focus on export market risks (including the current exchange rate and the impact this is having on exporting) and solutions on how businesses can control their exposure.

Programme
07h45	Registration and breakfast
08h30	Welcome and introduction Peter Hogarth, International Trade Director, UKTI East Midlands
08h35	Background to the crunch Rosie Smith, Deputy Agent, Bank of England East Midlands Agency
08h55	Keynote Speech via video link Lord Davies of Abersoch, Minister of State for Trade and Investment, BERR, UKTI and FCO
09h05	Question and answer session
09h20	Financing and managing your export trade Ken Ackroyd, Regional Director Trade Sales, Midlands, Barclays Commercial Bank
09h45	Reducing credit risk and accelerating cashflow Craig Simpson, Tax Director, Tenon
10h00	Preparing your business for challenging times ahead Paul Edwards, Business Support Advisor, Business Link East Midlands
10h15	Question and answer session
10h30	Close and networking