*Also features a separately bookable workshop led by Sudhir Amembal, Chairman of Amembal & Associates: ‘Moving to operating leases: Maximising profits and minimising risks’, 28th May, 2012*

Euromoney Seminars’ World Leasing Convention celebrates its 30^th anniversary in 2012 and continues to lead the way as the unrivalled annual gathering for leading lessors and lessees from around the world. 

This year’s event, taking place in St. Petersburg, Russia, features a packed programme analysing the key trends and developments in the market, including practical insights from key industry figures and comprehensive updates on new products. 

Confirmed speakers to date include:

Michal Rutkowski, Country Director, Russian Federation, World Bank
Kirill Tsarev, President, United Leasing Association of Russia
Jukka Salonen, CEO, Nordea Finance
Adam Warner, President, Key Equipment Finance, Vice Chair, ELFA
Aida Vatrenjak, International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
Vincent Rupied, Strategic Marketing Director – CSR Manager, Arval
Dieter Scheidl, Managing Director, Raiffeisen-Leasing International GmbH
Rafal Piskorski, General Manager CEE, Country Manager Poland, De Lage Landen Leasing Polska S.A.
Andreas Swadlo, Chief Executive Officer, Central & Eastern Europe, Siemens Financial Services
Luis M. Schmied, VP Business Development – Vendor Finance Latin America, CIT
Siming Li, Chief Executive Officer, UniTrust Finance & Leasing Corporation
R. Venkatesan, Managing Director, OPC Asset Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Alan Leesmith, Director, IAA-Advisory and Secretary, The Forum of Manufacturer’s Sales Finance Companies

2011 showed some very strong signs of recovery for the leasing sector but challenges still remain.  Top of the agenda for this year’s event will be debate and discussion on key areas including:

• Global economic recovery in 2012: Hear keynote speakers share their analyses on the prospects for a return to business investment and GDP growth focusing on which countries will lead the way
• Lease financing in the new credit environment: Where will leasing fit into the risk portfolio of financiers as Basel III comes on stream?
• Join the debate: Share insights and experiences with leading lessors on how they are adapting their business, developing new products and improving the value proposition of their leasing business
• Key growth sectors: In-depth analysis highlighting SMEs, renewable energy and fleet as sectors to capitalize on in the coming years
• Emerging vs. mature markets: Special focus on where lessors can find growth and business development opportunities with detailed assessments of the rewards vs. risks of the Russia, India, China and Latin America
• Very latest information on the proposed lessor and lessee accounting changes and analysis of the implications these will have

Over the past 30 years the many delegates attending this conference have not only gained a complete view on trends and prospects for the leasing industry but also unrivalled networking and business development opportunities.  We look forward to welcoming you to St. Petersburg in May 2012.