EBRD TFP Information Session and Awards Ceremony
The Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) holds its annual awards ceremonies at the EBRD’s Annual Meeting to honour the most active issuing and confirming banks involved in the Programme
Left to right: Marco Nindl, EBRD; Ayse Betül Kurtulus, FCI, Turkey; Francis Malige, EBRD; Çagatay Baydar, FCI, Turkey; and Rudolf Putz, EBRD
2019 TFP Event and Awards Ceremony
The 2019 TFP Event and Awards Ceremony took place on 7 May 2019 in Sarajevo as part of the EBRD Annual Meeting and Business Forum.
The event attracted over 270 representatives from issuing and confirming banks, as well as key industry specialists, regulators and representatives from the World Trade Organization, the International Chamber of Commerce, International Compliance Association and the Wolfsberg Committee.
In his opening remarks Francis Malige said: “Trade finance is key to boosting economic development and growth. And it is our strong network of partner banks that is helping to make this happen by providing the financial means and support that allow companies to identify, explore and conquer new markets. At the EBRD we are extremely proud to work with these partner banks across three continents. The TFP awards today reflect that pride, as well as our recognition and appreciation for their efforts in making an impact.”
Discussions focused on the development of trade finance in the Western Balkans, and correspondent banking and de-risking; experts highlighted responses to current trends and challenges in anti-money laundering (AML), compliance and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations, and outlined solutions that would support the free flow of trade in the EBRD regions.
The event concluded with a dinner reception hosted by the TaiwanBusiness-EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund, where attendees had the opportunity to enjoy traditional cuisine and hospitality from Bosnia and Herzegovina, while networking and making new business contacts in the region.
This year’s TFP Annual Event and Awards Ceremony could not have happened without generous support from the TaiwanBusiness-EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund and funding from our sponsor Addiko Bank.
Most active Issuing bank in Egypt: Qatar National Bank Alahli
An excellent event giving delegates the opportunity to learn through the very informative and well-prepared presenters and interesting panel discussions.
Most Active Issuing Bank in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Raiffeisen Bank D.D. Bosnia I Hercegovina
The EBRD is a key partner in addressing the global impact of de-risking on trade. TFP annual events raise awareness and help disseminate good ideas and practices. They are a must.
TFP AWARDs 2019
Most active TFP issuing banks and confirming banks in 2018, by number of transactions
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Armenia
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Armenia
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Belarus
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Bulgaria
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Most Active Partner Bank in Croatia
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Cyprus
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Egypt
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Georgia
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Greece
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Jordan
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Kazakhstan
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Kosovo
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Most Active Issuing Bank in the Kyrgyz Republic
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Lebanon
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Lebanon
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Moldova
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Mongolia
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Montenegro
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Most Active Partner Bank in Morocco
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Most Active Issuing Bank in North Macedonia
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Romania
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Serbia
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Tajikistan
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Tunisia
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Turkey
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Ukraine
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Most Active Issuing Bank in Uzbekistan
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Most Active Confirming Bank
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Most Active Issuing Bank – Green Trade
Co-branded with FT Specialist and The Banker
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Most Active Confirming Bank – Green Trade
Co-branded with FT Specialist and The Banker
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Deal of the Year – Green Trade
Improving the energy efficiency of greenhouse infrastructure in Armenia
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Deal of the Year – Green Trade
Improving the energy efficiency of greenhouse infrastructure in Armenia
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Academic Excellence Award
In Cooperation with the ICC
Trade Finance is the backbone of the global economy. It is also a rapidly changing business and we need experienced and dedicated people to handle it. The TFP Information Session is one of the most important events for trade finance experts to meet and discuss the developments and challenges of the business.
The event was fantastic. Nearly 200 people were in attendance, which gave me the opportunity to expand my connections and build quality relationships.
