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SUMMARY:Data Integration & Market Intelligence by CTA
DESCRIPTION:The events in Zug/Zurich offer a relaxed\, engaging space for the Alumni in commodity trading from the Master\, CAS\, and DAS programs at the University of Geneva\, as well as for professionals active in the industry. Join us to unwind and connect\, share insights\, and catch up with colleagues and peers\, while meeting new ones from our vibrant business community. \nPlease see the CTA Event website for more details. \nThis event will start with a presentation by Yefreed Ditta\, Country Manager at Value Creed\, who will share insights on Data integration and Market Intelligence. \nEvent programme: \n\n18:30: Welcoming\n19:00: Presentation and discussion\n19:30: Networking cocktail
URL:https://zugcommodity.ch/event/data-integration-market-intelligence-by-cta/
LOCATION:ImHof\, Zeughausgasse 18\, Zug\, Switzerland
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SUMMARY:Business Opportunities in Africa by CFC
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 13 November 2024 \nIm Hof Zug\, Zeughausgasse 18\n \n17.30 registration starting \n18.00 Presentation \n19.15 Apero and Networking \nJoin us for an engaging event titled “Business Opportunities in Africa\,” where we will showcase the strategic role of Casablanca Finance City (CFC)—a premier international finance and business hub that serves as a gateway to the entire African continent. This event will focus on the vast opportunities within the commodity trading sector\, extending across Africa\, with CFC as a central platform for international companies benefiting from targeted economic incentives. \nWe are also honored to have  as a key participant BANK OF AFRICA: FINMA licensed foreign bank and the Preferred Partner for Swiss SMEs in Africa. \nAs a gateway to doing business in Africa with presence in 20 African countries\, the Bank plays a pivotal role in facilitating trade and investment across the continent\, offering invaluable support to Swiss companies seeking to establish or expand their presence in the region. The bank provides a comprehensive range of customized banking solutions designed to meet the specific needs of businesses looking to invest or trade in Africa. \nIn addition to exploring business opportunities throughout the continent\, the event will feature discussions on the Voluntary Carbon Market Offering\, presenting emerging opportunities in sustainable trading. This is a must-attend event for Switzerland-based traders and businesses looking to expand their operations in Africa. \nWe are excited to welcome key industry speakers and leaders who will provide valuable insights and engage in meaningful discussions. \nAziz El Khyari\, Director of Business Development and African Cooperation | Casablanca Finance City\, is a seasoned business development executive with over a decade of experience across diverse industries\, including finance\, retail\, and healthcare\, both in Morocco and the MENA region. Currently serving as the Director of Business Development and African Cooperation at Casablanca Finance City (CFC)\, Aziz has played a pivotal role in strengthening CFC’s presence across Africa. His extensive expertise includes managing strategic partnerships\, fostering cross-border collaborations\, and driving investment initiatives. Over his 7+ years at CFC\, Aziz has successfully led efforts in expanding the city’s global reach\, particularly focusing on key markets in Africa. \nSara Mezian is the Head of the Representative Office of Bank of Africa in Zurich\, Switzerland\, with over 15 years of experience in international banking and financial services. Prior to this role\, she served as the Head of Loan Solutions at Bank of Africa UK\, where she led a team focused on developing tailored financing solutions for a diverse client base. Throughout her career\, Sara has successfully led teams in both London and Zurich\, driving initiatives to expand Bank of Africa’s presence in the Swiss market and beyond. She leverages her expertise in strategic relationships and growth initiatives to enhance the bank’s international footprint. \nMrs Mounira Smihi is an International corporate banker with 17 years of experience in African markets\, international trade and commodity finance. She served at BNPParibas Paris and Geneva in charge of financial institutions and corporates active in Africa\, and at SberBank Switzerland in charge of trade between Russia and Africa. She joined Bank of Africa Group in 2018 where she currently serves as Executive Director in charge of Business development of the Swiss Representative Office\, bridging the trade finance gap between Swiss and African SMEs.
URL:https://zugcommodity.ch/event/business-opportunities-in-africa-by-cfc/
LOCATION:ImHof\, Zeughausgasse 18\, Zug\, Switzerland
ORGANIZER;CN="Zug Commodity Association":MAILTO:leila.narhinen@zugcommodity.ch
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SUMMARY:Valuation of Commodity Trading Companies by KPMG
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Oct 1st\, 2024 \n16:30 Registration starts \n17:00 Presentation and workshop \n18:15 Networking Apero \nIn today’s volatile world\, commodity traders are navigating an increasingly uncertain business environment. Disruptions in supply chains\, fluctuating commodity prices\, and shifting financing conditions are all reshaping the landscape – directly impacting the valuation of commodity trading companies and their assets. \nWe are very pleased to invite you to our comprehensive workshop on the Valuation of Commodity Trading Companies. This session will dig into the complexities of valuing trading companies\, reflecting macroeconomic risks\, including geopolitical factors\, as well as provide insights into the valuation of specific assets integral to trading operations. \nJoin us as we explore these critical topics\, led by seasoned experts from KPMG Switzerland’s Valuation and Financial Modelling team. \nDmitry Rudakovskiy is a Senior Manager in KPMG’s Valuation & Financial Modelling team in Zurich\, with over 15 years of experience specializing in valuations for commodity traders and companies in the energy and natural resources sector. His industry knowledge and expertise enable him to guide clients through complex valuation challenges. \nSimon Laval is a Director in KPMG’s Valuation & Financial Modelling team\, leading the valuation practice in Western Switzerland. Simon has over 15 years of experience in corporate finance specializing in Valuation\, Financial Modelling\, M&A\, and Corporate Development. He has worked with various trading companies in different situations\, ranging from potential transactions to regulatory and tax valuations.
URL:https://zugcommodity.ch/event/valuation-of-commodity-trading-companies-and-related-assets-workshop-by-kpmg/
LOCATION:ImHof\, Zeughausgasse 18\, Zug\, Switzerland
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SUMMARY:HFW on Sanctions & White Collar Investigations
DESCRIPTION:Agenda \n17h30 Registration \n18h00 Presentation with Q&A \n19h15 Networking apero \n  \nPart 1 – Sanctions & Regulatory update \n\n14th round of EU sanctions: prohibitions of investments in\, and exports to\, LNG projects under construction in Russia. Transition period for use of EU ports for transshipment of Russian LNG.\nNew\, more stringent restrictions on dual-use goods – an evolving list of prohibited materials including industrial goods and advanced technology.  What are the consequences of not complying?\nNew rules for EU banks outside Russia for the financing messaging system SPFS and consequences of a breach.\nNew targeting of tankers that are part of the Dark Fleet circumventing the EU and Price Cap Coalition’s caps – EU/Swiss\, UK and US: an increased focus on sanctioning vessels for their participation in the Dark Fleet and how to monitor these listings.\nThe new EU and Swiss restrictions on providing services provided to Russian subsidiaries by EU/Swiss parent companies.\nBroadening of anti-circumvention clauses\, given increased due diligence to ensure CHP (Common High Priority) goods are not reaching Russia\, a “no Russia” clause regarding IP transfers\, and increased diligence obligations with respect to foreign subsidiaries.\nUK\, Swiss and EU regulator’s activity – an update with a focus on OFSI\, OFAC & SECO.\nUK Caselaw – a case update on Celestial Aviation v Unicredit; the impact on financing\, insurance and movement of goods for banks.\nThe latest on metals; new rules and a wind-down period until end 2024\nManganese Ore\, plastics\, chemicals\, diamonds and gold – what do all these things have in common….\nWhat’s next in store on the regulatory front?  The new EU CSDDD; what can we expect in Switzerland?\n\n  \nPart 2 – White collar\, investigations & compliance \nCommodity traders in the news. There have been a number of large commodity traders in the news in recent months in connection with enforcement action by various regulators including in Switzerland\, the UK and the US. We’ll do a round up but\, more importantly\, look at lessons learned and steps traders should take to prevent similar problems by way of a case study. \n  \nAbout Barry \nBarry Vitou leads HFW’s Global Investigations and White Collar practice. Barry is one of the best known and respected lawyers in this field in London\, his practice focuses on the representation of corporations and individuals in white collar criminal investigations and other internal investigations into suspected misconduct all over the world. Barry also advises clients on remediation of problems and compliance. His work is often cross border and Barry’s matters frequently involve non-UK law enforcement agencies. \nBarry is experienced in successfully dealing with adverse media interest and defamation matters which are often linked to his Investigations and White Collar practice. \nBarry represents and has successfully represented clients in many of the largest white-collar matters and has a formidable track record in obtaining the closure and resolution of criminal investigations without charge. Barry also represents and has represented clients in other workplace investigations. \nHe is one of just eight experts in The Legal 500’s ‘Hall of Fame’ for regulatory investigations and corporate crime and is regularly requested to comment in the media. \nThe Legal 500 2021 testimonials include ‘Barry Vitou is a pleasure to work with. He is sharp as a tack and very good strategic thinker. He is also a great person and has wonderful manner with clients’. ‘I would single out Barry Vitou. Barry is a big name in corporate crime litigation who has a flair for representing big corporates and their executives in major cases of the day. He fights for the win\, is sophisticated\, and you want him on your side in challenging cross border cases’. \nBarry is recommended and recognised as a ‘global leader’ by Who’s Who Legal for investigations\, business crime defence – corporates\, and business crime defence – individuals. \nBarry’s Investigations and White Collar work is often high profile and the subject of media interest. He has successfully represented clients the subject of intrusive adverse media interest pre-publication so that if a story is written it is not defamatory. If a defamatory article has been published Barry has a successful track record of the removal of the defamatory article by the relevant publisher and helping clients in repairing any collateral damage done. Barry has also successfully defended defamation proceedings. \nBarry is qualified in England and Wales. \nAbout Sarah \nSarah acts for a range of trading companies\, charterers and owners in shipping and international trade disputes. Her work involves petroleum products\, crude\, gasoil\, cement\, coal\, bitumen\, steel and ferrous as well as non-ferrous metals\, ethanol and soft commodities including grains\, soyabeans\, oils and seeds\, sugar\, coffee and cocoa. Her most high-profile matter was Taurus v SOMO\, in which the Supreme Court overturned the Power Curber decision and held that there is no special rule of jurisdiction relating to debts represented by LCs. She has successfully litigated or settled in favour of or to client satisfaction\, all Commercial Court claims. Her litigation profile includes freezing orders arising out of various frauds\, hedging losses\, defaults on sale contracts (failure to perform)\, off-specification cargo quantum disputes and non-delivery disputes. Impressively\, she has also recovered judgment sums awarded against recalcitrant defendants including a significant proportion of costs.  Her arbitration record is similarly impressive. \nShe regularly deals with shipping and trading issues ranging from technical demurrage arguments\, to disputes under guarantees or other financial instruments\, to advice on when it is possible to terminate under a term contract without repudiatory breach\, to urgent injunctive relief and complex multi-jurisdictional queries requiring creative solutions for enforcement. \nAs regards sanctions\, Sarah heads a team of lawyers in Geneva which has advised HFW’s industry clients on shipping\, trading\, insurance and complex trade finance matters involving multi-jurisdictional sanctions against Russia for its invasion of the Ukraine\, spearheading HFW’s pro-active Geneva sanctions team in providing pragmatic\, commercial advice with fast turn-around. \nShe teaches sale contracts at the Universities of Geneva and Fribourg on their master’s degrees in international trade\, where HFW’s use of case studies is famous for its practical teaching approach for tomorrow’s industry leaders. \nSarah is regularly recognized by Legal 500 EMEA\, with clients praising her and the team’s “fast response”\, “very deep and sound expertise in commodities and shipping” and ability to “transmit complex matters in a comprehensive language which can be understood also by someone who is not a legal expert.” \nSarah is listed in Tier 1 for Legal 500 Transport\, Switzerland: “HFW’s ’professional and client oriented’ team collaborates with its international network to advise client such as shipowners\, charterers\, P&I Clubs\, banks\, governments\, and brokers on commercial\, regulatory and litigation matters. The team has extensive knowledge of the dry shipping\, admiralty and crisis management markets as well as transactional work. Sarah Hunt has extensive experience advising trading companies\, charterers and owners on complex shipping and international trade disputes. Hunt also heads a team of lawyers which has advised HFW’s industry clients on shipping\, trading\, insurance and complex trade finance matters involving multi-jurisdictional sanctions arising out of the Russo-Ukrainian war.” \nSarah is listed in Tier 1 for Legal 500 Transport\, Switzerland: “HFW’s ’professional and client oriented’ team collaborates with its international network to advise client such as shipowners\, charterers\, P&I Clubs\, banks\, governments\, and brokers on commercial\, regulatory and litigation matters. The team has extensive knowledge of the dry shipping\, admiralty and crisis management markets as well as transactional work. Sarah Hunt has extensive experience advising trading companies\, charterers and owners on complex shipping and international trade disputes. Hunt also heads a team of lawyers which has advised HFW’s industry clients on shipping\, trading\, insurance and complex trade finance matters involving multi-jurisdictional sanctions arising out of the Russo-Ukrainian war.”
URL:https://zugcommodity.ch/event/save-the-date-sept-4th-hfw-on-sanctions-white-collars/
LOCATION:ImHof\, Zeughausgasse 18\, Zug\, Switzerland
ORGANIZER;CN="Zug Commodity Association":MAILTO:leila.narhinen@zugcommodity.ch
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