ECF – The EMEA Credit Forum

The EMEA Credit Forum (ECF) was developed by Forums International Ltd to provide a community for senior finance & credit professionals who have responsibility for trading across borders, whether that be in Europe, the EMEA area or globally.

International trade in a changing business environment presents specific challenges to UK businesses. As well as different business cultures, those transacting and operating in different jurisdictions need to understand diverse legal and banking rules and corporate structures. The ECF equips members with the practical tools they need to meet those challenges. The focus is on providing an assured benefit to members – this is different to anything you have attended before.

The objectives of the forum are to:

• Share experiences and draw on each other’s knowledge
• Develop and enhance best and new practice in credit and risk management
• Improve skill levels
• Provide access to a network of like-minded professionals and relevant industry experts.

2iCF (The International IT Credit Forum)

The International IT Credit Forum has been the leading peer group for credit professionals from international IT manufacturers, distributors and service providers since 1998.

International trade in a changing business environment presents specific challenges to IT businesses. The 2iCF equips members with the practical tools they need to meet those challenges. The focus is on providing an assured benefit to members – this is different to anything you have attended before.

Objectives

• To exchange experiences and views on issues of common interest
• To share practical ideas that members can implement in their own organisations
• To develop & promote best practice in global credit & risk management in the international IT community
• To improve knowledge and skills and keep up to date with industry developments
• To connect credit leaders and practitioners with each other and with industry experts.

DAY ONE – 20th June 2016 AGENDA

12.00. Arrival & Lunch

12.45. Welcome, Introductions & Update
Getting to know each other.
Laurie Beagle, Director, Forums International Ltd

13.00. Trading in the Middle East
Inc: Iran, Iraq etc.

• Insurance Overview
  Andrew Child, Marsh.
• UK Export Finance Update
  Michael Devanny, UK Export Finance
• Collections Overview
  Lauren Carter, Moreton Smith & DLA Piper
• Members Experiences
  Brent Cumming, Experian & Laurie Beagle, FI Ltd

14.30. Break
14.45. Break out – Session ONE
Attendees can choose which session they join

Group A

• Credit Scores & Scorecards
• Credit Limits

Group B

• Effective mitigation strategy? What is the most effective tool & how to mitigate
  without stopping the business?
• E-commerce and PT-management

All discussions to be documented with a view to producing Best practice documentation

16.00. Break

16.15. The day in the life of an Insolvency practitioner
Michael Finch, Senior Insolvency Partner, Moore Stephens

17.00. Close.

19.00. Group Networking Dinner

DAY TWO – 21st June 2016 AGENDA

09.00. Arrival & Coffee

09.30. Day 2 welcome

09.35. The people side of Credit Management

• Career development of Credit Managers
• Motivation and development of credit teams
• Staffing & Retention

Tony Lambert, Director, Hays

10.15. Break

10.30. Break out – Session TWO

• At what stage should you involve a 3rd party / DCA
• How to protect your client relationships when using a DCA
• Dispute Management – Best Practice
• Best practice as a Credit Manager

All discussions to be documented with a view to producing Best practice documentation

11.30. Credit insurance
Captives, Trends,
How to get the best and most cost effective cover for your needs
Andy Moylan, CEO, EFCIS

12.15. International Fraud
Including Identity theft, impact of fraud gangs across the world
Members experiences, concerns and case studies
Darren Hodder, Director, Fraud Consulting

13.00 Wrap-up & Close

Content and timing may be subject to adjustment