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ACT MIDDLE EAST TREASURY SUMMIT 16-17 October 2018 Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai CONNECTING MINDS Official publication treasurers.org/middleeastsummit 16 HOURS OF CONTENT 50 SPEAKERS 18+ EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS 9 HOURS OF NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES 500+ ATTENDEES 1 NEW VENUE Co-lead sponsors

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ACT MIDDLE EAST TREASURY SUMMIT16-17 October 2018Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai

CONNECTING MINDS

O� cial publication

treasurers.org/middleeastsummit

16 HOURSOF CONTENT

50 SPEAKERS

18+ EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS

9 HOURS OF NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

500+ ATTENDEES

1 NEW VENUE

Co-lead sponsors

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ACT MIDDLE EAST TREASURY SUMMITTREASURY TRANSFORMED

VENUEMadinat Jumeirah6 King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al

Saud Street, Dubai,

United Arab Emirates

T: 971 4 366 8888

W: jumeirah.com

E: [email protected]

JOIN THE CONVERSATIONFollow us @actupdate #actme18 treasurers.org/actmelinkedin

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF ACT IN THE MIDDLE EASTThe Association of Corporate Treasurers is celebrating 10 years in the Middle East and is the only professional treasury body with a Royal Charter. The ACT

is your source of information to be:

• aligned with best-in-class treasury standards• inspired by new technologies and innovation• ahead of the curve on regulatory and policy change

Watch the 2017 conference videotreasurers.org/middleeastsummit

DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

• 12 track sessions: tailor your learning

• the innovation lab: be inspired by lightning fast talks

• transformation stories: case studies on embedding change

• geo-political panel: the China - Middle East trade relationship

EVENT FEATURES

Corporate treasury has undergone

incredible transformation over the last

decade in the Middle East. The mission of

the Association of Corporate Treasurers, to embed world class treasury standards

and act as the profession’s leading

advocate, has been at the forefront of

supporting and empowering corporate

treasurers during this period of

unprecedented financial, business

and technological change.

At a new venue, the Madinat Jumeirah

join us at this year’s annual Treasury

Summit, where 500 treasury and finance professionals will be inspired and informed

with new ideas, real insights and upcoming

trends which will transform treasury in the

years to come.

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Unlocking real paymentinnovationWith a plethora of solutions, FinTech providers and regulatory drivers, harness new thinking in the payment landscape

• technology, change and systems – what’s improvingpayment effi ciency?

• how are regulation, industry and geographiesdriving innovation?

• what are the next big trends, in domestic, regionaland cross-border payment landscape?

Peter Agnew, Head of International Money TransferAPAC & Middle East, TravelexNick Lee, Authorisation Director (Banking & Insurance), Financial Services Regulatory Authority, Abu Dhabi Global Market Ravindra Madduri, Head, International Cash Management Product, BarclaysBruno Massera, Treasurer, OneFoodsFacilitated by:Gary Slawther, Treasury Director Finance Department Arabtec Holding

TRACK B: PAYMENTS

12:00 TRACK SESSIONS

09:00 Registration and refreshments

10:00 Chair’s opening remarks and ACT Chief Executive’s welcomePeter Matza, Speakers’ Chair, ACTCaroline Stockmann, Chief Executive, ACT

10:20 Keynote: Disruption, innovation, visionBernard Creed, Senior Vice President, Finance, Dubai Duty Free

10:45 Taking off: the changing face of Islamic bankingHaytham Elmaayergi, EVP, Global Head of Transaction Banking, ADIB

11:15 Networking break in the exhibition hallAsk me anything! Quiz, explore and debate at the ACT stand

13:00 Networking lunch in the exhibition hall

PROGRAMME DAY 1 TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER

TRACK C: BLOCKCHAIN

Blockchain: roadmap for the futureBlockchain has pushed fi nancial institutions and FinTechsinto close collaboration to truly transform processes and information across industries. What has been achieved and what does the future hold for blockchain applications?

• roadmap for the future: key application areas in treasuryand how corporates are positioning themselves to adapt

• roadblocks on the way to blockchain adoption:common challenges, concerns and pitfalls

• blockchain in practice: real-world applications leveragingblockchain for cash management and international remittance

Afzal Ibrahim, VP Research & Development, Emirates NBD Sohail Munir, Adviser Emerging Technologies & Digital

Transformation, Smart DubaiDipna Pathare, Partner, Emirates NBDFacilitated by:Peter Matza, Speakers’ Chair, ACT

Cybersecurity: be informed, be protected! What can we learn from cybersecurity or fraud incidents and trends?

• cybersecurity breaches are on the increase, but whatcan treasurers do to avoid becoming a victim?

• tools and tech: what’s out there to protect your cash?

• mitigating the impact of cyberattacks and fraud… andlearning from them

Adrian Korczynski, IT Security Department Manager, ComarchSteffen Prell, General Manager Senior IT Business Partner, RheinmetallRichard Quinlan, Corporate Controller, Alghanim IndustriesHamid Qureshi, Territory Sales Manager - MEASA, Thales Patrick Wheeler, Leader of Transformative Security Initiatives, BNP ParibasFacilitated by:Caroline Stockmann, Chief Executive, ACT

TRACK A: CYBERSECURITY

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PROGRAMME DAY 1 TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER

The innovation lab For the treasurer to be strategic, more efficient and deliver more value, what innovation can be utilised to meet changing needs?

In this session, hear two innovation case studies from OiLibya and the Government of Sharjah, followed by a panel discussion looking at what technology trends really get treasurers excited today.

Roger Baroutjian, Managing Director, Kyriba Middle East Sean De Silva, Section Head Cash Management, Government of SharjahAbdessalem Lassoued, Group Treasurer, OiLibya Facilitated by:Chris van Dijl, Director, Regional Sector Head – MENAT, Global Liquidity & Cash Management, HSBC

How can specialist financing aid your treasury KPIs?Bridging the gap to accessible funding is easier said than done – or is it?

• the possibilities on utilising inventory fi nancingfor working capital and liquidity needs

• upcoming opportunities and challenges from theimplementation of IFRS16 and trends in the specialistfi nancing space

• exploring balance sheet KPIs, and real solutionsto achieve them

Halina Bernard, Treasurer, General Motors Middle EastEmma Clark, Head of Marketing & Corporate Affairs, Falcon GroupGianluca Elmosi, Group Treasury Director, Al Dahra HoldingChris Howarth, Chief Financial Offi cer, Falcon GroupFacilitated by:Peter Matza, Speakers’ Chair, ACT

TRACK E: INNOVATION TRACK F: SPECIALIST FINANCE

14:30 TRACK SESSIONS

15:30 Networking break in the exhibition hall Ask me anything! Quiz, explore and debate at the ACT stand

Working capital management – a business perspective A corporate perspective on the journey to get control over working capital. Success stories, challenges, risks and issues will all be covered, as well as key learnings.• Middle East working capital trends

• pain points of cash, working capital management (WCM),and what challenges do the panel see?

• where can the treasury function have an influence onWCM or cash?

• how can treasury professional challenge the businesseffectively?

Mihir Bhatt, Working Capital Management Leader, PwC Umar Pirzada, Global Business Process Lead – Treasury & Tax Emirates GroupTariq Salam, Finance Manager, JulpharFacilitated by: Gary Slawther, Treasury Director Finance Department Arabtec Holding

TRACK D: WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

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Are banks adopting the right innovative technologies to support their clients' needs?• what are banks doing to enable digitisation?

• issues and challenges faced by banks and their clients inGlobal Transaction Banking (GTB) and how the needs ofcorporate treasurers are evolving

• how could the changing landscape of digitaltechnologies impact GTB business?

• how to re-design the customer journey to createintelligent and intuitive customer experience

Pramod Kumar Chand, CFO, RAK CeramicsMahesh Nagavalli, MD, Head of Channel & Innovation, First Abu Dhabi Bank Arun Singh, Corporate Treasurer, Aramex Faciliated by:Peter Matza, Speakers’ Chair, ACT

Panel discussion: Lead, influence, advance With the treasurer expected to think strategically, even in times of instability and uncertainty, join our panel in exploring leadership lessons. Take away advice on the skills you need to be an effective, infl uential thought leader – not only in treasury, but organisation-wide. Ahmad Al-Ali, Treasury Director, Viva KuwaitAlawi Al-Shurafa, Treasurer, Saudi Chevron PhillipsJames Allan, Head of Corporate Banking FX, Barclays Caroline Stockmann, Chief Executive, ACTFacilitated by:Lindsay Degouve de Nuncques, Head, ACCA Middle East

TRACK H: GLOBAL TRANSACTION BANKING TRACK J: LEADERSHIP

16:00 TRACK SESSIONS

PROGRAMME DAY 1 TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER

The evolving treasury-bank relationshipHow can you leverage your bank relationship to greater effect?

• mutual respect, communication and reporting: what turnsa good treasury-bank relationship into a great one?

• the impact of changing bank regulation on thetreasury-bank relationship

• from digitisation and cybersecurity to FinTech challenges:how is the treasury-bank relationship evolving?

Sonal Gupta, Head of International Accounts, Alghanim Family OfficeAnish Jain, Chief Treasury Officer, Export Trading GroupBisrat Marcos, Head of Corporate Finance, Abu Dhabi National Energy CompanySherie Morais, Head of Business Development – Transaction Banking, ADCBFacilitated by: Gary Slawther, Treasury Director Finance Department Arabtec Holding

TRACK G: BANK RELATIONSHIPS

17:00 Close of day one and networking drinks on the terrace to celebrate 10 years of ACT Middle East

A fantastic line-up of speakers in all aspects of treasury! Looking forward to the 2018 conference!Vanessa D’Souza, Al Futtaim Carillion

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09:00 Registration and refreshments

10:00 Chair’s opening remarks and welcomePeter Matza, Speakers’ Chair, ACT

10:10 Treasury transformation stories Yildirim Group has transformed its corporate treasury function, with the treasury now positioned as a strategic business partner, defining its own vision and strategy. While supporting the group’s successful expansion, the treasury team made an internal transformation by upgrading the technological infrastructure, becoming part of the SWIFT community and reorganising functional teams such as credit risk and trade finance. There is no doubt that blockchain-based payments technology is gaining momentum and poised to play a pivotal role in facilitating cross-border transactions; this will definitely be Yildirim’s next big trend and the new standard to comply with.Fatih Tokkal, Treasury Director, Yildirim Group

Hear how National Oilwell Varco handles non-core treasury activities and has gathered regional expertise, developed talent and company loyalty and how it formulated core KPIs and deliverables, as well as looking ahead to the next generation treasury – the introduction of automation and AI.Princy Royce, Treasury Manager Middle East & Africa, National Oilwell Varco

10.30 A regional outlook and prospects for growth in 2019A broad markets update on oil market development and a look into 2019 growth with a focus on Saudi, UAE and Egypt.

Timothy Fox, Head of Research & Chief Economist, Emirates NBD

11:00 Networking break in the exhibition hall Ask me anything! Quiz, explore and debate at the ACT stand

PROGRAMME DAY 2 WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER

Inclusive framework on BEPS spotlight: impacts on financial activitiesSince being included on the EU Black List 2017, Bahrain and UAE have joined the Inclusive Network on BEPS (Base Erosion and Profi t Sharing). Hear how companies are tackling the challenges of honouring the commitments to tax reforms to stay on the “Grey List” to be seen as adopting international best practice.

• conforming to implementing BEPS minimum standards• implementing minimum standards on transfer pricing

documentation• preventing treaty abuse• improving dispute resolution mechanisms

Mohamed Faysal Charfeddine, Group Tax Manager, Aujan GroupThomas Vanhee, Managing Director, Aurifer Middle East Tax Consultancy DMCC

The future of cash: will thedigitisation of treasury reallyimprove visibility?Better strategies? Improved technology? Or both? Join this debate on the most effective strategies and technology transformations to improve real cash visibility, from enhanced bank connectivity to more accurate forecasts.• intelligent cash: how to pick the best cash managementtechnologies and solutions from the many options outthere• reimagining cash flow forecasting in the digital age: arewe finally closer to finding a real solution

Ziad El Khoury, Treasury Director, Fawaz Alhokair Group Anis Rahal, CEO, TreasuryXpressChris van Dijl, Director, Regional Sector Head – MENAT, Global Liquidity & Cash Management, HSBC

TRACK L: REGULATION TRACK M: CASH MANAGEMENT

11:45 TRACK SESSIONS

Evolution of Islamic treasury management solutionsThe market for Islamic fi nance is growing fast and so is the demand for innovative working capital solutions – bringing it together will be a game-changer for Islamic transaction banking. Hear an overview of the Islamic fi nance marketplace today and the future outlook, including:

• revolutionising Islamic banking in digital times• emerging Islamic trade fi nance solutions for treasurers• how corporates are tapping into Islamic cash and liquidity

management solutions

Haytham Elmaayergi, EVP, Global Head of Transaction Banking, ADIBAhmed Ramadan, GE Xiaoming Zheng, Huawei

Facilitated by: Peter Matza, Speakers' Chair, ACT

TRACK K: ISLAMIC FINANCE

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JOIN THE CONVERSATIONFollow us @actupdate #actme18 treasurers.org/actmelinkedin

twitter.com/actupdate facebook.com/actupdate

12:45 Networking lunch in the exhibition hall

14:00 Geo-political panel: The influence of the China - Middle East trade relationship

14:40 The business of treasuryJoin us for insights into the treasurer’s role within global business and the key findings from the only international survey of qualified treasurers by a professional treasury association.

Peter Matza, Speakers’ Chair, ACT

14:50 Panel discussion: 10 years of ACT Middle East – looking back, looking ahead Hear from ACT Middle East Ambassadors and embrace your opportunity to shape the debate of corporate treasury in the Middle East and help shape the next ten years of your profession.

Laura Ford, Senior Treasury Manager, Majid Al Futtaim HoldingDeclan Sawey, Group Treasurer, KipcoRoshun Tulkens, Group Treasurer, MantracFacilitated by: Matthew Hurn, Executive Director, CFO Alternative Investments & Infrastructure, Mubadala Investment Company

15:30 Close of conferenceJoin the ACT’s Chief Executive in congratulating this year’s ACT Student Award winners, followed by closing remarks by the conference chair.

Peter Matza, Speakers’ Chair, ACT

Caroline Stockmann, Chief Executive, ACT

PROGRAMME DAY 2 WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER

The ACT Middle East Treasury Summit has developed into one of the premier networking events in the Middle East region. It is a regular fi xture in our organisation’s calendar and not one to miss.James Adams FCT, Group Treasurer, Chalhoub Group

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Matein Khalid, Executive Director – Strategy & Chief Investment Officer, Asas Capital Marios Maratheftis, Partner & Chief Economist, The Governance CreedFacilitated by: Peter Matza, Speakers' Chair, ACT

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SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

ADCB was formed in 1985 and as at 31 December 2017

employed over 5,000 people from 79 nationalities, serving retail

customers and corporate clients in 47 branches, 3 pay offi ces

and 2 branches in India, 1 branch in Jersey and representative

offi ces in London and Singapore. As at 31 December 2017,

ADCB’s total assets were AED 265 billion.

ADCB is a full-service commercial bank which offers a wide

range of products and services in both conventional and

Shari’ah compliant banking, operating in four business segments

including Consumer Banking, Wholesale Banking, Treasury and

Investments and Property Management. ADCB is owned 62.52%

by the Government of Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi Investment

Council). Its shares are traded on the Abu Dhabi Securities

Exchange. As at 31 December 2017, ADCB’s market

capitalisation was AED 35 billion.

adcb.com

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) is a leading fi nancial

institution with more than AED 125 billion in assets.

Established in 1997, the bank has over 1 million customers

and provides a range of award-winning retail, corporate,

business and private banking solutions. ADIB shares trade

on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and it has

presence in key international markets, including: Egypt,

KSA, Sudan, Iraq, and the UK.

The bank’s Global Transaction Banking team provide a

range of effi cient and cost-effective Sharia’a-compliant

cash & trade management solutions to meet businesses’

working capital needs, both domestically and

internationally, across all industries.

adib.ae

Emirates NBD, one of the largest banks in the region, focuses

on developing successful and mutually benefi cial Wholesale

Banking relationships. An in-depth understanding of your

needs, our strong Wholesale Banking capabilities and our

unrivalled experience of MENA region help us support you in

achieving your objectives. This is demonstrated by a solid

track record of successfully dealing with a large and diverse

customer base, across a wide range of products and

solutions tailored to meet your individual needs.

Our state-of-the-art Online Banking solutions provide you

with the power to conduct your business anytime, anywhere.

Emirates NBD Wholesale Banking is committed to

continuously enhancing your customer experience and to

successfully partner with you.

emiratesnbd.com

CO-LEAD SPONSORS TRACK SESSION SPONSORS

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international

reach. It has a presence in 73 countries, with more than 198,000

employees spread across fi ve continents. The Group has key

positions in its three main activities: Domestic Markets,

International Financial Services and Corporate & Institutional

Banking. BNP Paribas has been operating in the Middle East &

Africa region for over 60 years, where it is active in the fi elds of

Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial

Services. The bank has a presence in all the GCC countries, except

Oman and has the most comprehensive Corporate and

Institutional Banking branch network among international banks

in the region.

bnpparibas.com

FAB, the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s largest

and safest fi nancial institutions, offers an extensive range of

tailor-made solutions to provide a customised experience.

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the bank’s international network

spans fi ve continents, providing the global relationships, expertise

and fi nancial strength to support local, regional and international

businesses seeking to do business at home and abroad.

In line with FAB’s commitment to empower its customers

and clients to Grow Stronger, the bank continually invests in

people and technology to create the most customer-friendly

banking experience and support the growth ambitions of its

stakeholders.

bankfab.com

Barclays is a transatlantic consumer and wholesale bank

offering products and services across personal, corporate and

investment banking, credit cards and wealth management,

with a strong presence in our two home markets of the UK

and the US.

With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking,

Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs

approximately 80,000 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests

and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.

home.barclays

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SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

360T is far more than an award-winning multi-bank,

multi-asset trading platform for OTC fi nancial instruments.

As Deutsche Börse Group’s powerhouse for FX, the company

offers a full range of streamlined services across the entire

trading workfl ow of FX and short term money market

products, allowing for full breadth of trading styles. As an

independent technology solution provider for the foreign

exchange trading community, 360T is committed to providing

functionality and innovation and has grown to a strategic

consulting partner for supporting its clients’ success. Beyond

the optimisation of execution, 360T allows clients to directly

reduce their operational costs and risks in all parts of the

trading lifestyle and enhance compliance and transparency.

360t.com

Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”), an international fi nancial

centre located in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates,

opened for business on 21 October 2015. Established by UAE

Federal Decree, ADGM augments Abu Dhabi’s position as a

global business and fi nancial hub, connecting the Middle East,

Africa and South Asia and the rest of the world.

Comprising three independent authorities: ADGM Courts,

the Financial Services Regulatory Authority and the

Registration Authority, ADGM governs the Al Maryah

Island as the designated fi nancial free zone, enabling

fi nancial entities and fi rms to success within an

international regulatory framework based on Common Law.

adgm.com

Kyriba empowers forward-thinking teams to optimise key

capabilities for cash and risk management, payments and

working capital strategies. Kyriba delivers a highly secure,

software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, superior connectivity

and a comprehensive product suite for tackling many of

today’s most complex fi nancial challenges. Thousands of

companies worldwide rely on Kyriba to streamline key

processes, protect against loss from fraud and cybercrime,

and accelerate growth opportunities through improved

decision support. IDC, a leading technology fi rm, has

recognised Kyriba as the category leader for worldwide

SaaS and cloud-enabled treasury and risk management

applications.

kyriba.com

TECHNOLOGY SPONSOR

EXHIBITORS TRACK SESSION SPONSORS

Established in the region for 40 years, PwC employs

over 4500 people and has 22 offi ces across 12 countries.

Complementing our depth of industry expertise and

breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business

environments across the Middle East region. Our purpose

is to help solve the region’s most important problems and

build trust in our society.

pwc.com

Falcon Group is a leading non-bank fi nancial institution with

over 24 years of international trading heritage. With a

presence of eight offi ces and growing, Falcon provides

client-led tailored solutions spanning 20 countries within 10

vertical industry sectors. Falcon is publicly credit rated by

Moody’s & S&P. Falcon starts where the banks stop, providing

tailored fi nancing that enables inventory cash fl ow

optimisation both on and off balance sheet. Falcon solutions

are complementary to existing banking facilities.

falcongrp.com

TreasuryXpress, a global leader in on-demand treasury

management solutions, has removed the cost-prohibitive

and time-consuming barriers of automation for over 130+

treasuries worldwide.

Our clients achieve 100% bank connectivity and cash visibility,

manage liquidity and working capital while automating and

securing the end-to-end payment processing.

TreasuryXpress offers the most economic, easy-to-implement

and easy –to use cloud-based treasury management software

in the industry. Companies of all sizes can leverage our

solutions to automate and optimize their fi nances on-demand

and in the cloud.

treasuryxpress.com

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SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

EXHIBITORS

We are a leading international banking group, with more than a

150-year history in some of the world’s most dynamic markets.

Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our

unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in

our brand promise, Here for good.

We are present in 60 countries and territories, with over

1,000 branches and around 3,000 ATMs.

Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong

Kong Stock Exchanges as well as the Bombay and National

Stock Exchanges in India.

sc.com

We are proud to announce our evolution from Hanse Orga

Group and welcome you to Serrala. Our new name is inspired

by the Sierra de la Serrella, a powerful mountain range in

Spain symbolising confi dence and security and the Hindi

word saral meaning simple. With a suite of future-proof

end-to-end payment solutions we provide effi cient and

secure optimisation of your fi nancial processes partnered

with experienced fi rst class cash visibility and treasury

consulting services. Over 30 years of industry experience

provide us with the necessary knowledge and understanding

to be your trustworthy partners.

serrala.com

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

LUNCH SPONSOR

THE GULF BOND AND SUKUK ASSOCIATION

SWIFT is a global member-owned cooperative and the

world’s leading provider of secure fi nancial messaging

services. We provide our community with a platform for

messaging, standards for communicating and we offer

products and services to facilitate access and integration;

identifi cation, analysis and regulatory compliance.

Our messaging platform, products and services connect more

than 11,000 banking and securities organisations, market

infrastructures and corporate customers in more than 200

countries and territories.

As their trusted provider, we relentlessly pursue operational

excellence and continually seek ways to lower costs, reduce

risks and eliminate operational ineffi ciencies. Our products

and services support our community’s access and integration,

business intelligence, reference data and fi nancial crime

compliance needs.

swift.com/corporates

Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS), provides

integrated cash management and trade fi nance services to

multinational corporations, fi nancial institutions and public

sector organisations across the globe. With a full range of

digital

and mobile enabled platforms, tools and analytics, TTS

continues to lead the way in delivering innovative and

tailored solutions to its clients.

citi.com/treasuryandtradesolutions

FIS offers sophisticated treasury management solutions to

manage treasury risk analysis, cash management, hedge

accounting, payments, managed bank connectivity, bank

account management, in-house banking as well as debt and

investment. The solutions help consolidate data from

multiple in-house systems, drive workfl ow and provide

connectivity to a broad range of trading partners including

banks, SWIFT, FX platforms, money markets, and market

data. The technology is supported by a full range of services

delivered by domain experts, including managed cloud

services, treasury operations management, SWIFT

administration, managed bank connectivity, bank

onboarding, and vendor enrolment.

fi sglobal.com

Natixis is the international corporate and investment banking,

asset management, insurance and fi nancial services arm of

Groupe BPCE, the 2nd-largest banking group in France with

31 million clients spread over two retail banking networks,

Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne.

With more than 21,000 employees, Natixis has a number of

areas of expertise that are organised into four main business

lines: Asset & Wealth Management, Corporate & Investment

Banking, Insurance and Specialised Financial Services.

A global player, Natixis has its own client base of companies,

fi nancial institutions and institutional investors as well as the

client base of individuals, professionals and small and

medium-size businesses of Groupe BPCE’s banking networks.

Figures as at June 30, 2018

cib.natixis.com

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REGISTER TODAYTREASURERS.ORG/MIDDLEEASTSUMMIT

DELEGATE FEES Standard Price

ACT members and students $1,295.00

Non-member from non-fi nancial corporate organisation

$1,595.00

Non-member from bank or fi nancial institution

$2,125.00

Non-member consultants and all other service providers

$2,125.00

Fees include refreshments, lunch, conference materials and attendance at the networking drinks on Tuesday 16 October.If you can’t attend the entire conference, one day rates are available upon request. Email [email protected] for details.

An excellent event overall, it’s the fi rst time I attended an event which was designed for treasury experts.Muhammad Tayyab Nawab, National Express Group

We’re excited to be at a new venue for 2018, the Madinat Jumeirah. Set across its own private beach and surrounded by picturesque waterways and traditional Arabic architecture, this year’s venue is an authentic recreation of ancient Arabia, capturing the natural beauty of the region.Located 25 minutes away from Dubai International Airport, Madinat Jumeirah is situated conveniently for access to many parts of Dubai.

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