Difficult market conditions have raised many questions over the future of structured commodity finance. With banks focusing more on domestic financings is it possible to raise significant structured syndicated financings at this time and what can banks and traders do to give themselves the best opportunity to secure capacity from insurers? How have underwriters adjusted their approach to new structured oil deals and what updates do they have with regards to claims notifications? Finally, what are the long term implications for deal refinancings as the green movement takes hold and is sustainability even a factor when it comes to underwriting transactions.

Boris Jaquet

Head Distribution EMEA, Deutsche Bank

Laura Hill

Assistant Underwriter, Chaucer

Francesca Thompson

Underwriter - Credit & Political Risks, Argo Global

Moderator

Simon Bessant

Director, Texel

The announcement that key commodity finance banks will no longer be financing the trade of commodities has shocked the industry. In the wake of this news, this session will paint a clear picture of the APAC commodity financing scene. Which banks are leading the way when it comes to financing certain commodities and where can traders turn to when in search of liquidity? Are small and medium sized traders getting access to the funding they need and what options are available to them?

Momchil Ivanov

Managing Director, Head of Asia, Structured Metals and Energy Finance, ING Bank

Shirish Garg

Director - Global Transaction Banking, Asia Pacific, Lloyds Bank

Sunil Kumar

Head, Trade Product Management and Structuring, Treasury and Trade Solutions, Asia Pacific, Citi

Moderator

William Shaw

Managing Director, Texel