The Annual Survey of Letter of Credit Law & Practice (Annual Survey) is the trade finance industry’s premier conference providing structured interaction between participants and leading world-class experts.
Held each year since 1992, attendees of the Annual Survey include senior bankers, attorneys, LC and standby/ guarantee users, and other experienced specialists. Now is the time for individuals, companies, and firms to take advantage of all the benefits Annual Survey participation and sponsorship has to offer in 2024:
- Learn from Leading World-Class Experts
- Interactive Discussion with Seasoned LC Professionals on Issues Which Matter to You
- Valuable Networking with Industry Leaders, Like-Minded LC Specialists, and Perspective Customers
- Distinguish Your Bank as a Leader in the LC Industry
- Professional Development Units - CDCS Specialists in Attendance earn PDUs
- Budget Value - Maximize Your Bank’s Attendance at a Fraction of the Cost of In-House Training
- In-Depth Analysis of Today’s Troublesome LC Practice Trends and Hot Topics
- UCP600 and Its Implications for the Future
- The Impact of ISBP … in Your Region and Around the World
- Valuable Insight into the Major LC Cases and Legal Considerations
- LC Open Forum: Pose Your Questions to Our Experienced Panelists
- ICC - Discussions of valuable, updated Rules needed for understanding LCs, Trade etc.
Given the highly competitive nature of LCs, it is important that banks active in the letter of credit market keep current with industry trends, including issues which cannot be solved by the next UCP. Year after year, the Annual Survey has excelled in assisting its attendees in understanding the impact of critical developments and strategies for enhancing customer relationships.
What to Expect
- A Dynamic & Instructional environment
- Collegial atmosphere conducive to real conversations
- Gain understanding of future trends as they impact your daily operational work
- A unique cross section of legal, operations, and compliance with a focus on solutions for practical implementation.
Continuing Education Credits (CPDs)
- This event will provide 7 CPDs toward recertification for CDCS, CSDG, and CTFC.
- 6 CPD points are awarded from the Hong Kong Law Society.
Agenda
Monday, 6th May 2024 (GMT+8)
- 8:30 - 9:00 Registration & Check-In
- 9:00 - 9:10 Welcome from Our Host:
- 9:20 - 9:30 Welcome & Introducing Yourselves
- 9:30 - 10:30 News & Trends in Global Trade & Treasury
- 10:30 - 11:00 Group Picture, Coffee & Networking Break
- 11:00 - 12:00 What are the Courts Saying?
- 12:00 - 12:45 The Latest from the ICC
- 12:45 - 13:45 Lunch Break
- 13:45 - 14:20 Managing Your Shipping and Vessel Risk
- 14:20 - 15:00 Trade Fraud & Money Laundering
- 15:00 - 15:30 Coffee & Networking Break
- 15:30 - 16:05 What's New from SWIFT: Trade Strategy Updated
- 16:05 - 16:50 Digitalisation Tools for Trade Finance
- 16:50 - 17:00 Summary of Critical Issues, Lucky Draw, and Closing Remarks
Speakers
- Michael Yau Partner - Eversheds Sutherland
- Soh Chee Seng Executive Advisor - IIBLP
- Alan Davidson Barrister & Solicitor - University of Queensland
- Hermione Tay Vice President - MUFG
- Jin Saibo Partner - Jincheng Tongda & Neal Beijing
- Venkatraman P Asia Pacific & Global Head of Trade Services at HSBC
- Sasha Kalb Director, Financial Crimes Legal at Barclays
- Tom Alaerts Principal - Standards SWIFT
- Michael Byrne CEO - IIBLP
Who Should Attend
- Banking Staff - including operations staff and management, any staff included in trade transactions.
- Corporate - Sales, services, FinTech, and industries using SBLCs and Guarantees
- In-house Counsel for financial institutions
- Lawyers outside of banking institutions dealing regularly with trade transactions
- Government Personnel dealing with regional or global concerns in crossborder finance
- Industry - Real Estate, Film, and beyond
Location
ADDRESS
Eversheds Sutherland
979 King's Rd
Quarry Bay
Hong Kong
