ITFA ARC Educational Workshop, Cape Town

ITFA’s Africa Regional Committee (ARC) is holding a Workshop in Cape Town on March 12, 2025, to concide with GTR Africa, 2025, where several ITFA and ARC members will be appearing.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Title: Using Innovative approaches to close Africa’s Trade Finance Gap

Date & Time: Wednesday 12 March, 12:00hrs to 14:30hrs SAST

Venue – Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), 5, Buitengracht St, Cape Town City Centre

AGENDA

12:00 – Participants arrive for sandwich lunch, refreshments and networking

12:30 – Words of welcome and housekeeping

12:40 – Session 1 : Outlook for trade and trade finance in Africa in 2025 –

• Dr. Tedd George (ARC Secretariat) gives an overview of African trade flows and the opportunities and challenges for trade finance in 2025

13:10 – Session 2 : Innovative financing solutions for African trade –

• Ahanna Anaba (Finverity) and Laurie Hammond (Dealfow) present case studies of innovative trade finance solutions developed by the ARC Working Group on SME trade finance

13:30 – Expert panel discussion on addressing Africa’s trade finance gap

Moderator – Dr. Tedd George

• Speakers – George Wilson (ARC Chair, Investec),
• Simon Cook (ARC Board Member, Sullivan & Worcester)
• Anne-Marie Woolley (ARC Member and AGTF)

REGISTER HERE

The educational event is open to all and free for participation, welcoming not only ITFA members but also individuals from diverse affiliations and interests.

We look forward to welcoming you in Cape Town!