Key Australia trade meeting takes place in Sydney

GTR, the global financial services information provider, were delighted to host the Australia Trade & Supply Chain Finance Conference 2015, in Sydney at the Sheraton on the Park on March 2-3.

This two-day conference attracted over 250 business leaders and provided extensive networking opportunities for domestic and international financial institutions; local SME and global corporates; lawyers; policy makers, and specialist trade finance risk analysts.

The conference opened with a keynote address by Bill Evans, Managing Director & Global Head of Economics & Research of Westpac Institutional Bank, who addressed the impact of global trade trends on Australia. This followed by a pertinent discussion on FTAs by DHL Express Australia, the American Chamber of Commerce Australia and leading local financial institutions.

As the biggest trade and supply chain finance gathering in Australia, the conference brought together decision makers from corporate players, such as Abengoa, MSM Milling, Cassegrain Wines, Ocean & Earth Australia, Treasury Wine Estates and Matrix Bharat, to give their unique insights into today’s market. The conference also attracted many local and international delegates from the banking and financial services sectors to discuss liquidity challenges, corporate demand for capital, the impact of changing global trade flows and specific industry case studies.

“Australia’s economy has many reason for optimism, with growth in many sectors,” says the producer of the event, Paul Greetham. “This conference brought together the people that really make a difference in the market to discuss new strategies, address industry opportunities and to strategically align their export policies with international financing standards.”

With so many high-level delegates in attendance, networking was a key feature throughout the two days. With specific networking lunches, an evening drinks reception and numerous breaks, there was ample opportunity for anyone serious about doing business in Australia to create new business contacts and build relationships with the market’s main players.

“The annual Australia trade and supply chain finance conference has rightly become a flagship event within the GTR Asia calendar,” says Rupert Sayer of GTR Asia. “Many delegates and supporters return year after year and have helped develop this key industry gathering into a hotbed of contemporary discussion and unrivalled networking. We look forward to facilitating business in the region for many years to come.”