6 December 2024: The ‘Exploring Receivables and Payable Finance’ conference, jointly hosted by FCI, IFC – International Finance Corporation, and the Central Bank of Uzbekistan, took place in Tashkent on Thursday 5 December.
Trade Finance Global (TFG) served as the media partner for the event, supporting knowledge sharing in the global financial community.
In Central Asia’s most populous city, industry leaders tackled the fundamentals of factoring and supply chain finance. They also discussed topics that will undoubtedly guide the industry in 2025, including regulatory frameworks and technological advancements.
Case studies provided tangible evidence as to how these financial solutions can create value. Notable speakers included:
- Çağatay Baydar, FCI Chairman, on the success story of Turkey’s factoring industry
- John Beany, Director Global Product – Global Trade & Receivables Finance, HSBC, presenting on factoring risk management.
- Monica Martin Blanco, SCF Consultant, Key Asset Consulting, offering a deep dive into supply chain finance legal and regulatory considerations.
These practical strategies for leveraging factoring and supply chain finance, were particularly relevant in the context of emerging market finance, emphasising how to drive growth and improve profitability for banks and non-bank financial institutions.
Representing a global perspective, the event was simultaneously translated into Russian and brought together experts from all corners of the world.
The receivables and payables finance industry has been through step-by-step developments which are beginning to see fruition. This conference was timely in recapping and recognising what has been brewing over the past year, and highlighting what to look forward to in the new year.
