FEB 28 - MAR 1, 2018SOFITEL SINGAPORE SENTOSA RESORT & SPA

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TXF Singapore 2018Trade, Treasury & Commodity Finance

28th February – 1st March 2018 Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa

With tech booming, supply chain finance growing and commodity prices recovering, TXF is returning to Singapore for the third iteration of its APAC focused trade, treasury and commodity finance conference. We are pleased to

announce that this year the event will be held at the Sofitel Resort & Spa on Sentosa island.

TXF Singapore is an annual forum for senior decision makers in the trade and commodity finance sector to meet, network and explore key regional market trends. The event will help you keep on top of key trends and hear from corporates and financiers alike on the latest developments in financing techniques and look towards the future of the industry.

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In 2017 we had over 250 senior representatives from all corners of the industry.

This year we expect the event to grow and to welcome key representatives from corporates, commodity traders, commodityproducers, banks, alternative financiers,law firms, insurers & more!

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Breakdown of company types

CORPORATE 61%Financial institution& advisory 21%

Insurance 7%

IT Technology& software 1%

lawfirm 3%

other 7%

Great networkingOur corporate focus, relaxed atmosphere, social activities and small discussiongroups create an environment that favours networking.

The event always attracts a diverse audience and corporate attendee rate ofover 60%. The delegate breakdown for 2017 can be seen on the right.

The full delegate list is released to delegates in advance. We also offer anetworking concierge service to help you set up meetings.

Our detailed workshops and briefngs will keep youup-to-date with the latest developments, new toolsand tricks of the trade. We will help you get aheadof the competition on topics from the electronic billof lading, to new warehouse trackingtools, to blockchain technology.

We’ve conducted extensive research to make sure we’recovering the areas that matter most to you – whether it’show to make digitisation work for your business; how tostay ahead of the regulatory curve; accessing new sourcesof financing; or protecting yourself against credit andpolitical risk.

Relevant content Learning opportunities

Great content and innovative approach!

Mark Rowland, Head of Treasury, Gazprom

David O’Rourke, Group Trade Finance Manager,Ornua Cooperative

“Well-focused, informative and interactive trade finance event.”

“Interesting & insightful workshops, excellent networking opportunity

beyond bankers thanks to platform providers and clients’ presence”

Sabine Vigneron, Mizuho

Event Overview

Corporates who attended in 2017 ABB Asea Brown Boveri

Access WorldAdani Global

Agrocorp InternationalAmeropa Asia Pte Ltd

AmpolAnglo American Marketing Limited

AppleArcelorMittal Treasury Asia

Archer Daniels MidlandAwin Resource International Pte Ltd

BatseerBaxter

BPBritish American Tobacco

BungeCargill

Castleton Commodities International (CCI)

Chalco Trading Hong Kong Co LimitedChina Telecom Global Limited

Chung Nam Resources Holding (Singa-pore) Pte Ltd

Clearstar Pte. Ltd.CMST ShanghaiCoeclerici Asia

COFCOCONTROL RISKS

CzarnikowDAIMLER AG

DHL Inventory Finance Services GmbHDiamond Aviation Pte Ltd

Eastern Harvest FoodsEcom Agroindustrial Asia Pte Ltd

Engelhart Commodities Trading PartnersEngie

First Resources LimitedGazprom Marketing & Trading

GE CapitalGerald Group

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare LtdGlencore

Golden Agri-Resources LtdGoodyear Orient Company

Gunvor SingaporeHartree Partners

Hin Leong Trading Pte LtdHoegh LNG Asia

Integra Holdings Pte LtdInterflour Group

IORA InternationalJinchuan (Singapore) Resources Pte Ltd

Lotus ResourcesLouis Dreyfus CommoditiesLukoil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.Maersk Singapore Pte LtdMercuria Energy Trading

Midstar (Singapore)Natural Resources Governance Institute

Navitas ResourcesNoble Group

Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN)Oilive Pte Ltd

Olam International

Oriental Energy International TradingPuissant International Pte Ltd

RCMA CommoditiesReliance Industries

Rhodium Resources Pte LtdRio Tinto Group

SASCoat VietnamShell

Singapore Pools (Private) LimitedSinopec Fuel Oil (Singapore) Pte Ltd

Sivantos GroupSOCARSouth32StemcorSWIFT

TANThales

Tioluxe Ptd. Ltd.Total

Trade Risk GroupTrafigura Group Pte

Triumph GlobalUIL Malaysia Ltd

UIL Singapore Pte LtdUPM

Valency International TradingVirgoz Oils & Fats Pte Ltd

Vitol AsiaVolguard - Asia Pacific

Welcome TradingWilmar InternationalWorld Fuel Services

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Day 1

AgendaPlease note that the agenda will evolve in line with feedback from the market. If you have any feedback or

suggestions for topics we should add then please contact henry.nichol@txfmedia.com

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9:30

GEOPOLITICAL ROUNDUP: THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM?Despite strengthening trade flows in Asia-Pacific, geopolitical headwinds remain a threat to major trading nations in the region. From tensions in the South China Sea to the US - North Korea nuclear standoff, this session provides a detailed roundup of the key stories to keep your eye on in 2018.Rajiv Biswas, Senior Director and Asia-Pacific Chief Economist, IHS Markit

9:00

10:00

KEYNOTE TRADERS’ PANEL: A DATA ANALYTICS VIEW OF THE APAC MARKETWith the use of TXF Data, our panel of traders provide a comprehensive analysis of the top trends occurring in the market. Are we seeing a shift in risk appetite from the banks? Which types of financing product are proving popular in the market? Which countries are most active? Are there signs of consolidation among trading houses? How much arranging, structuring or financing are traders doing themselves? Which working capital solutions are they using?Jayant Parande, Group Treasurer, Olam InternationalHitendra Jain, Director, Asia Global CommoditiesPallav Moona, Head of Structured Trade Finance - South East Asia, Louis Dreyfus CommoditiesGavin Reid, Head of Trade Finance, BPKrishna Prasad, General Manager, Finance, Agrocorp International

9:15AUDIENCE RESPONSE SURVEYAn anonymous live survey on the key industry trends. A full set of annotated results will be sent to all delegates after the event.Hesham Zakai, Associate Director, TXF

CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKSKatharine Morton, Head of Trade, Treasury & Risk, TXF

10:45NETWORKING COFFEE BREAKThe full delegate list will be released in advance. Ask us about our networking concierge service to help you set up meetings.

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12:15

KEYNOTE PRODUCERS’ PANEL: ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERYAs commodity prices begin to stabilise, the road to recovery begins for commodity producers. How are producers in APAC faring and what lessons can be learnt for future slumps? Are risk sharing mechanisms functioning properly or are they too reliant on traders rather than producers? How is technology being used to develop innovative production techniques and help reduce the costs of production?Jacob Katsman, CEO, Global Trade CorporationGopul Shah, Director, Corporate Treasury and Head of Structured Trade Finance, Golden Agri-ResourcesAbel Martins Alexandre, Head of Commercial Treasury, Rio Tinto

13:00 LUNCH

11:30

SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCE: HAS IT MET THE EXPECTATIONS OF CORPORATES & PROVIDERS?With annual volume growth rates of 30-50% in Asia, the supply chain finance market appears to be booming. However, compressed margins and underwhelming revenue figures potentially tell a different story. Has supply chain finance hit the heights that many predicted? Where is it finding most success and which areas are still underserved? This panel of supply chain experts provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the market.Moderator: Katharine Morton, Head of Trade, Treasury & Risk, TXFMunish Kaushal, Supply Chain Finance Director, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer HealthcareWeiping Li, Senior Financial Advisor, Asia Pacific, ABB SingaporeTony Osentoski, Head of Corporate Treasury & Insurance, Asia Pacific, SolvayJerry Dimos, SVP Asia Pacific, C2FO

14:30

INDUSTRY TROUBLESHOOTINGChoose one of the following idea labs, each hosted by industry experts.

COMMODITY FINANCE STREAM TRADE & TREASURY STREAM

FAIRTRADE: CAN TRADING EVER BE 100% ETHICAL?The sustainability of commodity supply chains is an increasinglyimportant topic with companies facing increased pressure from public interest groups, institutional investors and ratings agencies. This discussion looks at how all parties of the supply chain can improve their levels of sustainability and ultimately discusses the question of whether commodity trading will ever be completely ethical.

THE YEAR 2050: IS THERE LIFE AFTER OIL?With global demand for oil forecast to peak by the end of the next decade and a concerted effort by governments to shift to renewable energy sources, what does a future with no demand for oil look like for major oil trading houses? We fast forward to the year 2050 to weigh up all the options.

CYBERSECURITY: SAFEGUARDING YOUR TREASURY DEPARTMENTCorporate treasurers are consistently naming risk mitigation as a growing part of their remit. In an increasingly digital world, where does cyber-risk play into this, and what strategies can treasurers employ to prevent cybersecurity and mitigate damage?

CREDIT INSURANCE: MAPPING OUT THE CLAIMS PROCESSTrade credit insurance can form a valuable extension to a company’s credit management process. However, a lack of transparency over claims figures means that the product continues to be viewed with caution. Why is this when less than 1% of claims go unpaid? From default to payment, this educational workshop provides a step by step journey through the process of making a claim.

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16:00

17:30

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

NETWORKING COCKTAIL RECEPTION

15:15

COMMODITY FINANCE STREAM TRADE & TREASURY STREAM

CONSOLIDATE OR DIE: IS THIS THE FUTURE OF COMMODITY TRADING?With a growing trend towards consolidation in the commodity trading market, should this be cause for concern? With large volumes and low margins, 2017 was a year to forget for many traders and its becoming clear that an industry with many players is simply unsustainable. What does the future look like for trading houses and what options do smaller houses have for staying ahead in this highly competitive industry?Moderator: Kris Van Broekhoven, Global Head of Commodity Trade Finance, CitiStephan Jansma, Global Head of Structured and Trade Finance, Trafigura

MARRYING FINANCIAL & PHYSICAL SUPPLY CHAINS: A CASE STUDY IN UNLOCKING YOUR WORKING CAPITAL POTENTIALThe successful integration of procurement, supply chain and treasury functions can transform a company’s working capital requirements. Why do companies struggle to marry the two supply chains and how can they begin to implement a successful supply chain finance program? This interactive case study provides all the answers.Ben Hadfield, South East Asia Country Manager, Trade Finance, Maersk SingaporeSardar Ahmed, Director Supply Chain & Operations, FonterraMichael Koh, Head of Procurement, Asia Pacific, Dimension Data

16:00-

17:30

SUPPLIER FINANCE MASTERCLASSThis intimate masterclass session offers you the chance to interact with senior procurement and supply chain executives from a range of industries and discuss some of the key issues currently affecting the supplier finance landscape. Topics discussed will include; how procurement can evolve and throw off old ways of thinking, how data can be turned into value for its customers as well as the increasing importance of utilising real time information. Attendance will be capped at 30 people and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.To join the masterclass session please email henry.nichol@txfmedia.com

16:30

KEYNOTE BANKERS’ PANEL: DEAL OR NO DEALA staple of TXF events, this session is a fun and interactive way to look at pricing and deal making in the market. We present a pan-el of banking experts with a series of hypothetical trade finance deals. Their task? To decide:1. Whether they would do the deal2. How they would price the deal3. Whether they would distribute the dealThe audience will then vote on what they would do when faced with the same deals.

Moderator: Will Shaw, Managing Director, Texel AsiaMehmet Saydam, Head of Investments, Reuben Brothers

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9:15

ASEAN AT 50: HOW ECONOMIC INTEGRATION CAN BENEFIT TRADE FINANCEThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations represents the 7th largest global market and the third largest labour force. It is predicted to become the fourth-largest economic bloc by 2030. With the ASEAN celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary in 2017, we present it as a case study for how the trade finance sector can benefit from economic integration.

CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKSKatharine Morton, Head of Trade, Treasury & Risk, TXF

COMMODITY FINANCE STREAM TRADE & TREASURY STREAM

INSURANCE INDUSTRY REPORT CARD: FROM LIQUIDITY & RISKMANAGEMENT TO EFFICIENCY & COLLABORATIONThis panel sees insurance providers and insurance buyers cometogether to review the state of the insurance industry. From liquidityand risk management, to efficiency and collaboration, all aspects willbe discussed.

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Day 2

9:00

9:45

INVESTING IN TRADE FINANCE: HOW WILL THE EMERGENCE OF TRADE FINANCE AS AN ASSET CLASS HELP SOLVE THE SME LIQUIDITY GAP?With high yields and low volatility, trade finance represent an attractive asset class with huge potential. However, compared to assets with similar risk profiles, investment in trade finance remains low. Why is this and what initiatives can be made to help develop trade finance into a widely acknowledged asset class? How could the emergence of trade finance as an asset class help tackle the $1 trillion trade finance gap that Asia is currently facing?Charles Nahum, Independent Managing Director, Finacity

10:30 NETWORKING COCKTAIL RECEPTION

12:00

MANAGING RISK IN A GLOBALISED COMMODITY MARKETEffective management of operational and regulatory risks is one of the key challenges facing commodity players operating in an increasingly globalised market. This session provides a practical overview of the key trends to keep an eye on.Peter Zaman, Partner, Reed Smith

13:00LUNCH & OPEN NETWORKING SESSIONHave lunch and stick around for an extended networking session.

CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMARKS: TOP 10 TAKEAWAYS FROM TXF SINGAPORE 2018Katharine Morton, Head of Trade, Treasury & Risk, TXF

12:30

SMART NATION SINGAPORE: REVOLUTIONISING TRADE FINANCE WITH DIGITISATION AND THE NATIONAL TRADE PLATFORMWith SG$100 million being invested in the National Trade Platform (NTP), Singapore is serious about innovation. This session provides an update on the latest developments on the soon to be launched trade platform and discusses how digitisation can revolutionise trade finance in Singapore.Choo Wai Yee, Deputy General - National Trade Platform Project Office, Singapore Customs

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