This conference will look at:
- International and domestic banking activity in Russia in the CIS; the relationships between these institutions and how they each position themselves to best meet their clients needs through innovative and creative financing solutions;
- Deal financing "hot spots" in Russia and the CIS - oil and gas, pulp and paper, metals, power, and agri-business;
- How first tier Russian corporates have used structured trade and export finance products as a stepping stone to access other methods for growth and expansion, through M+A, capital markets etc;
- Whether forthcoming parliamentary and presidential elections in Russia affect political and economic stability, and subsequent calculations of risk in investment? Will pricing margins be affected? Will tenors continue to increase in length?
- Multilateral presence in Russia and the CIS: Does this catalyse further deal financing, and if so, how?
- Local currency financing solutions and the crystallisation process;
- Trends in insuring against political risk; analysing the presence and role of ECAs in transactions, as well as the effectiveness and popularity of private insurance in guaranteeing security in transactions;
- The legal aspect of doing deals in Russia and the CIS: opportunities and challenges faced
- How international market conditions have affected structured trade and export finance product availability and popularity in Russia and beyond.
Delegates will have the chance to gain expert insight into specific growth areas in the market through informed case studies, presentations and representative panel discussions on the areas outlined above. Above all this will be a fantastic and unparalleled opportunity to meet and network with peers and other leading industry figures that is not to be missed.
Confirmed speakers include:
Andrey Lebedev, Head of Corporate Finance, Mechel
Ilya Sosnov, Chief Financial Officer, Salavatnefteorgsintez
Aleksandr Rubtsov, Chief Financial Officer, Ilyushin Finance Company Leasing
Senior representation,