This session puts commodity trade finance and natural resources global heads to the test, with an opening quick-fire round, a more in-depth discussion on top trends from inflation to ESG strategies, and a gameshow-style Family Fortunes finisher! - How drastically is inflation affecting cost of funding and the wider lending landscape? - How have bank portfolios changed over the past year, in terms of both sectors and jurisdictions, and what changes are expected in the coming year? - To what extent are banks innovating when it comes to ESG strategies and sustainable finance?
The insurance market follows its clients, and in this sense, is a great indicator of the wider commodities landscape. This session comprises insurers and brokers to discuss - How has market appetite shifted from this time last year? - There has been a drawback from softs in the insurance space. Why is this, and what can agri traders do to regain support? - Should brokers be adapting their approaches to bring new clients and diversity to insurer’s portfolios?