LEAD SPONSORS

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

March 14, 2017Malaysia Trade & Export Finance Conference 2017

#GTRKLwww.gtreview.com

INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

MEDIA PARTNERS

SPONSORS

PR PARTNER

2/8

Malaysia Trade & Export Finance Conference 2017

Sponsors & partnerswww.gtreview.com

AccommodationFor details on any discounted rooms

GTR has secured at the Mandarin Oriental, please refer to the Know Before You Go

section on the event’s GTR Members Area.

3/8

Malaysia Trade & Export Finance Conference 2017

Venue detailsVenue: Mandarin Oriental

Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +60 (3) 2380 8888

Web: www.mandarinoriental.com/ kualalumpur

Once registered, log-in to the GTR Members Area to connect with

fellow delegates, download event materials and more.

808 15

Join GTR on social mediaOfficial conference hashtag: #GTRKL

Click here to see a list of attending companies from

2015’s event

Returning to Kuala Lumpur for the 5th instalment, GTR’s Malaysia Trade & Export Finance Conference will once again provide a key discussion forum for the region’s trade experts.

Decision makers within the market will convene to hear timely updates on topical issues such as government initiatives to increase international trade & investment, the primary business challenges facing the commodity sector and the knock-on effect of the Chinese economic slowdown on Malaysian growth.

Dedicated networking sessions positioned throughout the day will give delegates the opportunity to become acquainted with those looking to establish and grow their trade connections within the region.

“This event pools reliable insights from people on the ground with diverse backgrounds. This helps when facilitating decision making.”

Z Ismail, Mewah Group

Introductionwww.gtreview.com

4/8

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

10.50 Networking break

12.50 Networking lunch

15.20 Networking break

16.00 Evening networking reception

09.00 Chairman’s opening remarks

Spotlight on Malaysia

09.05 Government keynote: The road ahead

09.20 Riding the dragon: Heralding a new era of trade and investment between Malaysia and China

09.50 The impact of trade mega-deals on Malaysia’s economic growth prospects

10.20 Treasury insights: Aligning treasury strategies with global developments and market trends

Investment and finance

11.20 Managing credit risk and insurance strategies for international trade

11.50 Trade finance and working capital optimisation: Current priorities and innovative solutions

12.20 Meeting the skill gap for Malaysia’s banking and finance industry amidst digital disruption

Stream A: Digitisation in trade financing

13.50 Project update 1: Malaysia’s digital initiative

14.20 Project update 2: Framework for adapting financial technology in trade financing

14.50 Project update 3: Where does Malaysia stand in the fintech evolution?

Stream B: Infrastructure development and financing

13.50 Developing physical infrastructure to drive economic growth: Project updates and financing options

14.35 Intra-regional trade and investment options: Creating partnerships and synergies

Plenary

15.50 Islamic financing: Discussion roundtables Roundtable 1: Islamic financing (IF) for structured commodity and supply chain financing Roundtable 2: Sukuk for infrastructure financing Roundtable 3: Islamic finance technology and innovation – ‘Fintech with an Islamic twist’

16.50 Q&A followed by chairman’s closing remarks

Featured conference speakers

Wan Chun Shong, Treasurer, Tan Chong Motor Holdings & Assistant Secretary, The Malaysian Association of Corporate Treasurers (Mact)

Tim Warren, Regional Head, APAC, Zurich Insurance Company

Richard Wulff, Vice President, International Credit Insurance & Surety Association (ICISA) & General Manager, QBE Insurance

Kit Brownlees, Associate Director, Esperanza

Hassan Omaish, Country Manager, Euler Hermes

Muzzaffar Bin Othman, EVP, Digital Transformation Strategy, Maybank

Arif Siddiqui, Chief Information Officer, Islamic Banking, Standard Chartered

Partha Bhattacharyya, Director, Finance & Strategy, GKC Projects Limited

Tomoko Suzuki, Senior Portfolio Officer, Economics & Industry Research, International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Euan Low, Infrastructure Advisory Services Director, Mott MacDonald

Mohamed Effendi Abdullah, Senior Vice President/Head, Islamic Capital Markets, AmInvestment Bank Berhad

Corporate speakers

Datuk Isham Ishak, Deputy Secretary General-Trade, Ministry of International Trade and Industry

Wan Latiff Wan Musa, Deputy CEO, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade)

Khoo Kah Jin, Head of Insurance, Export-Import Bank of Malaysia

Srinivasan Venkita Padmanabhan, President & Global Head of Finance, Olam

Sébastien Bruyant, Managing Director, Alcora

Raymond Madden, Chief Executive Officer, Asian Institute of Finance

Nurezali bin Osman, Head of eCommerce Planning & Strategy, eCommerce Enablement Division, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

Linda Zain, Director, Malaysian Incorporated Services Berhad

Malaysia Trade & Export Finance Conference 2017

60-second snapshotwww.gtreview.com

Sectors attended in 2015

3%EUROPEHungary United Kingdom

97%ASIAAustralia Hong Kong Indonesia Malaysia Singapore Thailand

5/8

Cor

pora

tes

& tr

ader

s

Ban

ks &

fina

ncie

rs

Med

ia

Insu

rers

& ri

sk m

anag

ers

Con

sulta

nts

& a

ccou

ntan

ts

EC

As

& m

ultil

ater

als

Sol

utio

n pr

ovid

ers

Gov

t org

s &

pub

lic b

odie

s

Non

-ban

k fin

anci

ers

Oth

er

56% 15% 8% 6% 6% 3% 2% 2% 1% 1%

Percentage of attendees by region in 2015

93Companies represented

8Countries

represented

176Delegates attended

2015’s vital statistics

“Provided lots of information on trade and export finance activities and the latest developments around the world, as well as useful material and an insight on GTR’s role, which is important in this area.”

S Memewati, Sime Darby

“Great topics and excellent speakers. Great insight into trade credit insurance in the financial market place.”

S Tan, JLT

Malaysia Trade & Export Finance Conference 2017

Statisticswww.gtreview.com

6/8

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

08.00 Registration and morning coffee

09.00 Chairman’s opening remarks

Spotlight on Malaysia

09.05 Government keynote: The road aheadDatuk Isham Ishak, Deputy Secretary General-Trade, Ministry of International Trade and Industry●● How do Malaysia’s economic foundations position prospects for further progression?

●● What role can Malaysia play in the era of trade liberalisation?●● To what extent is active regionalisation a key area of focus to achieve economic goals?

●● How can Malaysia develop and promote trade investment through effective governance, international collaborations and robust trade policies?

09.20 Riding the dragon: Heralding a new era of trade and investment between Malaysia and ChinaWan Latiff Wan Musa, Deputy CEO, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade)●● One Belt One Road and its impact on Malaysia’s trade and investment landscape: Investment opportunities or a threat to new and existing businesses?

●● To date China remains one of Malaysia’s largest global trade partners – what are the likely effects of global uncertainty and slow economic growth on trade volumes for 2017?

●● Creating new funding avenues for Malaysia’s infrastructure development●● Highlighting government initiatives to promote trade and connectivity including the East Coast Rail Line project: Will these compromise Malaysia’s strategic interests?

●● With China having so far invested US$2.5 billion in Malaysia, which sectors are most likely to benefit?

09.50 The impact of trade mega-deals on Malaysia’s economic growth prospects●● A progress report on key trade deals such as RCEP and TTIP: Are mega-FTAs expected to be a white knight or red herring for Malaysia’s economy and international trade?

●● Assessing the role of external investments in achieving Malaysia’s economic growth targets: What more can be done to stimulate value-add and hi-tech industry development in light of ongoing commodity market challenges?

●● How is Malaysia preparing for the global trade slowdown, the US presidency and the threats posed to the trade partnerships within Asia?

11.50 Trade finance and working capital optimisation: Current priorities and innovative solutionsSébastien Bruyant, Managing Director, AlcoraHassan Omaish, Country Manager, Euler HermesSrinivasan Venkita Padmanabhan, President & Global Head of Finance, Olam●● Exploring new financing options for SMEs including invoice financing, asset financing and lending

●● Are banks in Malaysia ready to adopt the fintech revolution? How will this impact the lending models in Malaysia and what are the implementation challenges?

●● Peer-to-Peer (P2P) financing platforms for SMEs to secure funding through alternative sources

●● To what extent are commodity prices and hardening conditions in the banking sector impacting the trade finance market and corporate trade strategies?

●● Meeting the investment needs of the digital era: Update on the digital investment services framework of 2017 and how digital financing can assist in ensuring greater access to credit for SMEs

●● Understanding the regulatory environment and compliance challenges

12.20 Meeting the skill gap for Malaysia’s banking and finance industry amidst digital disruption Raymond Madden, Chief Executive Officer, Asian Institute of Finance●● Strategies and solutions for creating a talent pool for Malaysia’s financial market and the role of the government and industry

●● Updates on Capacity Building Projects (CBP) aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of corporate services offered by the financial sector

●● The impact of new technologies on talent management: Redefining your organisation structure and reinventing the workforce

12.50 Networking lunch

Sponsorship opportunitiesEmma Braithwaite Business Development Manager ebraithwaite@gtreview.com +65 6653 5330

Speaking opportunitiesAliza Mohsin Senior Conference Producer amohsin@gtreview.com +65 6653 5340

Marketing & Media opportunitiesElisabeth Spry Marketing Executive espry@gtreview.com +44 (0)20 8772 3006

10.20 Treasury insights: Aligning treasury strategies with global developments and market trendsWan Chun Shong, Treasurer, Tan Chong Motor Holdings & Assistant Secretary, The Malaysian Association of Corporate Treasurers (Mact)●● Showcasing robust treasury policies and risk management solutions to maintain cash flow amidst market volatility and economic slowdown

●● How has the government’s initiative to grant Malaysia the status of treasury management centre enabled the country to utilise in-house bank structures and reduce operating costs? What more needs to be done if Malaysia is to compete in the global market?

●● Funding global expansion: Financing options, partnership opportunities and regulatory implications

10.50 Networking break

Investment and finance

11.20 Managing credit risk and insurance strategies for international trade Moderator: Kit Brownlees, Associate Director, EsperanzaKhoo Kah Jin, Head of Insurance, Export-Import Bank of MalaysiaTim Warren, Regional Head, APAC, Zurich Insurance CompanyRichard Wulff, Vice President, International Credit Insurance & Surety Association (ICISA) & General Manager, QBE Insurance●● Navigating the current regulatory and policy landscape in the region●● Highlighting opportunities for collaboration between ECAs, trade credit insurers and financial institutions to promote trade in emerging markets (including Malaysia)

●● What are the key priorities and considerations for effective trade risk management for international corporates operating in the country?

●● Identifying global trends in insurance structures, solutions and innovations to provide better solutions to the regional market

●● Case studies and industry examples for understanding policy terms and conditions and reporting to ensure successful settlement of claims

Malaysia Trade & Export Finance Conference 2017

Agenda: Conference Day 1www.gtreview.com

7/8

Stream A: Digitisation in trade financing

The session will showcase the emerging technologies and developments shaping the trade and financing landscape in Malaysia, considering how these can be adapted into the existing banking infrastructure to achieve greater efficiency and financing options for both SMEs and international investors.

13.50 Project update 1: Malaysia’s digital initiativeNurezali bin Osman, Head of eCommerce Planning & Strategy, eCommerce Enablement Division, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)●● Driving Malaysia’s digital future and its implications for the financial sector

●● Developing e-hubs and digital free zones to promote SMEs and creating interconnectivity between these hubs to form mega trading platforms

●● Boosting digitisation and technology investments through international agreements and trade deals

14.20 Project update 2: Framework for adapting financial technology in trade financingDato’ Arif Siddiqui, Chief Information Officer, Islamic Banking, Standard Chartered●● Examining implementation guidelines for Bank Negara’s regulatory sandbox

●● What kind of collaborations are needed between banks, corporates and technology providers to facilitate successful transactions towards digital financing?

●● A progress report on current initiatives and future expectations from the industry

14.50 Project update 3: Where does Malaysia stand in the fintech evolution?Muzzaffar Bin Othman, EVP, Digital Transformation Strategy, Maybank●● Examining lessons learned from bank engagement with fintech and how can these be implemented in other sectors and industries across Asia

●● Creating platforms for industry collaboration and regional partnerships and devising strategies to ensure return on investments for your fintech projects

Stream B: Infrastructure development and financing

13.50 Developing physical infrastructure to drive economic growth: Project updates and financing optionsPartha Bhattacharyya, Director, Finance & Strategy, GKC Projects LimitedTomoko Suzuki, Senior Portfolio Officer, Economics & Industry Research, International Finance Corporation (IFC)●● Assessing the economic and political forces driving infrastructure development in Malaysia and it’s the impact on boosting exports and economic growth

●● Enhancing the effectiveness of government incentives by increasing transparency, eliminating duplication and strengthening the evaluation criteria

●● Meeting financing requirements through syndications, partnership opportunities and funding options for international investors

●● Providing a progress report on Malaysia’s upcoming infrastructure projects

14.35 Intra-regional trade and investment options: Creating partnerships and synergiesModerator: Linda Zain, Director, Malaysian Incorporated Services BerhadEuan Low, Infrastructure Advisory Services Director, Mott MacDonald ●● Reducing the import-export gap in Malaysia’s service sector: What further policy changes and initiatives are expected to drive trade and investment?

●● Where are the investment opportunities across Asia and which sectors and regions are likely to get traction for investment?

●● Assessing mechanisms of project financing to fill the crucial gap in financing for mega infrastructure developments and strategies to crack the funding process

●● Highlighting opportunities and challenges for SMEs when entering new markets

●● Assessing the regulatory and compliance issues for project financing in Asia

●● Proving regional case studies and industry examples

15.20 Networking break

15.50 Islamic financing: Discussion roundtablesThe Islamic finance industry has seen a significant rise in recent times fuelled by booming sectors in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. However, Malaysia still leads the way as the largest global centre for IF boasting more than 60% of the global sukuk market.These three dedicated roundtables will assess the present and future prospects for Islamic financing as a competitive source of commodity and infrastructure funding, the key factors causing stagnation in global Islamic liquidity and the role of the Islamic financing industry in the achievement of Malaysia’s economic goals. It will also look at the technology disruption impacting traditional Islamic finance and how fintech and blockchain contribute to the evolution of Islamic finance products and services.

Roundtable 1: Islamic financing (IF) for structured commodity and supply chain financing●● Assessing the Islamic financial products for SMEs and choosing the best avenue for your business

●● Identifying the cash flow requirements and generating funds for your short-term goals

●● Using IF to meet the much needed liquidity requirement for companies based on risk sharing under Shariah principles

Roundtable 2: Sukuk for infrastructure financingMohamed Effendi Abdullah, Senior Vice President/Head, Islamic Capital Markets, AmInvestment Bank Berhad●● Examining the wide variety of products the Islamic finance industry offers, from Islamic micro-lending to the issuance of sukuk

●● How has project finance contributed towards the development of Islamic finance and what role can IF play is meeting the financing gap for infrastructure development in the region?

●● Understanding the limitations of IF and the need for effective structures and guidelines to overcome these risks

●● Case studies for Islamic financing from Asia and Middle East

Roundtable 3: Islamic finance technology and innovation – ‘Fintech with an Islamic twist’●● Technology as a game changer in Islamic financing●● New developments and upcoming trends including Investment Account Platform (IAP)

●● Transforming operational models that will be able to deliver greater scale of financing options for SMEs

●● Resolving implementation challenges such as accessibility and price transparency through regulatory frameworks

●● The role of the stakeholders involved in implementing digitisation in Islamic financing

16.50 Q&A followed by chairman’s closing remarks

16.00 Close of conference

Followed by evening networking reception

Fintech disruptersAsia’s hottest start-ups

Trade-based money launderingAll you need to know

The story of Hanjin and the collapse of an industry

Volume 15/Issue 2 November/December 2016

www.gtreview.com

Directory2016-17

For more information please contact

Gosia Murakowska at gmurakowska@

gtreview.comStart your 7-day trial!

Subscribetoday

Choose between Stream A or Stream B

Malaysia Trade & Export Finance Conference 2017

Agenda: Conference Day 1www.gtreview.com

8/8

Malaysia Trade & Export Finance Conference 2017

Registration formwww.gtreview.com

Payment detailsPlease select credit card type

Card number

Expiry date Security code (3 or 4 digits)

MM/YY

Cardholder’s name

Company VAT number

Cardholder’s signature

Cardholder’s address

Booking code

Delegate informationFor multiple bookings please email events@gtreview.com

Title: please tick

Mr Mrs Ms Miss Dr

First name

Last name

Job title

Department

Organisation

Address

Postcode/Zip

Country

Telephone

Facsimile

Email

Signature

I can confirm that I have read and agree to the terms and conditions below.

Terms & conditions1. Confirmation: Booking confirmation will be

sent to you immediately for all bookings. If you have not received an email confirmation within 24 hours of making the booking, please contact the team at events@gtreview.com or on +44 (0)20 8673 9666.

2. Payment (including VAT) must be made in full prior to the start of the conference. GTR retains the right to refuse entry in case of non-payment. Payment can be made through Credit Card online, via telephone or by sending our Events team a completed Credit Card Authorisation form.

3. All delegates who have not paid prior to the conference will be denied entry.

4. Transfers: If you cannot attend a conference, you can transfer your place to another individual. Places can be transferred at any time up to and including the day of the conference. Please note an additional charge may be applicable if the new attendee is not entitled to the same rate.

5. A delegate place can be transferred to another conference, if the request to us is received more than 5 working days before the conference. Please note additional charges may be applicable. A delegate can only transfer their place a maximum of two times, after which they will incur a 20% administration fee.

6. Cancellations: All delegate cancellations must be made in writing to events@gtreview.com. The charge for cancelling your booking is:

- 1 month before the conference: 90% refund of the full cost

- 5 or more working days before the conference: 80% refund of full cost

- 5 or less working days before the conference: no refund

7. Non-attendance to a conference will result in no refund.

8. In the case of the cancellation of the conference or the change of the conference date, GTR will not be held liable for any booking, travel or hotel costs associated with the booking.

Please note that all confirmed registrations are subject to the event terms and conditions

Should you have any queries, please contract our team at events@gtreview.com or on +44 (0)20 8673 9666.

If you do not wish GTR to use your information for marketing purposes, please tick this box.

Pricing details

Standard rate US$999

Corporate rate US$349 Exporters, importers, traders, manufacturers and producers of physical goods

Subscription package (Conference & GTR subscription):Save US$150 on a print & online GTR subscription

Standard rate & 1-year magazine subscription US$1,519

Corporate rate & 1-year magazine subscription US$869 Subscription package is not available in conjunction with any other offers and is eligible for new subscribers only

Early booking discount (15%) 15% discount I am booking before February 24, 2017 and would like to claim a 15% early booking discount.

Can’t make the conference? US$150 Conference delegate pack, comprising all speaker presentations and bios in both hard copy and online formats

Ways to register

Email: events@gtreview.com

Web: www.gtreview.com

Fax: +44 (0)20 8673 8662

Telephone: +44 (0)20 8673 9666

Post: GTR, Exporta Publishing & Events Ltd, 4 Hillgate Place, London SW12 9ER, UK