GTR Asia - Trade, treasury, commodities and fintech conference

We were thrilled to welcome a record-breaking 1,306 delegates to the 15th anniversary of GTR Asia, the region's leading #trade, #commodity, #treasury, and #fintech conference, held on September 3-4 , 2024 in #Singapore! In this highlight video, experience the energy, insights, and lively discussions that made this year’s event unforgettable. With over 100 expert speakers, GTR Asia brought together decision-makers from around the world to address the most critical issues shaping global trade, from the future of supply chains to climate-smart trade ecosystems and advancements in digital trade. This year’s event wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Asia’s leading financial institutions, along with Singapore’s government agencies and trade bodies. A big thank you to all participants for making this milestone year truly special! For more information about GTR Events visit gtreview.com/events and join us next year for GTR Asia 2025, by visit gtreview.com/gtrasia. #GTRAsia #TradeFinance #Conference #TradeProfessionals #TradeNetworking #FintechProfessionals #BankingProfessionals #ExportFinance #CommodityFinance

The next instalment of #GTRAsia returns to #Singapore on 2-3 September 2025! This highly anticipated event will once again bring together key players and companies from Asia’s #trade, #treasury, #commodity, and #fintech communities. 🎟 Book before August 1st and save 10% 👫 Group bookings from the same company benefit from 15% multi-booking discount The official agenda will be announced in July 2025. Visit gtreview.com/gtrasia or contact bookings@gtreview.com for further details. As the world’s leading trade, commodity, and export finance publisher and event organiser, Global Trade Review (GTR) offers unparalleled exposure within the global trade and finance industries. GTR Asia 2025 is a strategic opportunity to showcase your company’s strengths and engage with the right audience. Here’s why you should consider it: 🗣️ Speak to a room full of industry stakeholders 📣 Enhance brand awareness within your target market and audience 🌐 Elevate your profile amongst peers and industry stakeholders 🏆 Position your company as an industry leader 🤝 Attract new business, agents, customers, and partners 🎤 Deliver your message to a gathering of key players Contact Global Trade Review (GTR) for more details: » Sponsorship Opportunities: For sponsorship and branding options, reach out at 📧 sales@gtreview.com | ☎️ +44 (0)20 8772 3000 » Speaking Opportunities: Want to share insights on stage? Contact us at 📧 content@gtreview.com | ☎️ +44 (0)20 8772 3000 » Press & Partnership Opportunities: For press passes or partnership enquiries (media, government, associations), connect with us at 📧 marketing@gtreview.com | ☎️ +44 (0)20 8772 3006 #GlobalTrade #Networking #Sponsor

Thanks to FMT News Kathirgugan Kathirasen for the feature on our annual spotlight on all things digital and techy in #trade 8th year running, in collaboration with GTR Asia - Trade, treasury, commodities and fintech conference , over 40 #Tradetech startups featured since its inception - Non stop innovations in #tradefinance and supply chain management, solutions aimed at enhancing transparency, reducing inefficiencies, and promoting #digitaltransformation in global #trade. Secure your spot next year! DM me for details Follow GTR Ventures for more curated #tradetech and #fintech insights! #TradeJustGotSmarter Rupert Sayer Peter Gubbins Elisabeth Spry Jenn Ngan Azeem Abu Bakar

During GTR Asia, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) hosted an essential discussion on creating #ClimateSmart #Trade and #SupplyChains. The sessions tackled critical questions on how the financial sector can proactively address #ClimateChange through #SustainableTrade and integrating #ESGstandards. Key Highlights: 🔹 Steven Beck (Asian Development Bank (ADB)) and Nathalie Louat (IFC - International Finance Corporation) set the stage, addressing the global climate urgency and for the financial sector to play a proactive role in integrating ESG standards in supply chains, and the Reference note on Sustainable Trade Finance. 🔹 Climate Tagging and ESMS Panel: Experts, including Neha Noronha (Asian Development Bank (ADB), Tran Phuong (HDBank), Patrick Tan (RGE), Roberto Leva (ADB), Sameer Khan (DBS Bank), and Kanchuya S. (Climate Smart Ventures), shared insights on a range of themes, including climate tagging initiatives and Environmental and Social Management Systems (#ESMS) to foster climate-positive trade practices. 🔹 ISSB Reporting and Traceability: Patrik Jonasson (GS1) and Indradi Soemardjan (ADB) presented a pilot applying the new #ISSB reporting standards with ADB, and the IFRS’s incoming climate reporting requirements and their relevance for banks and corporates. These sessions underscored the urgency of collaboration to drive #SustainableTrade and highlighted innovative strategies to build #ClimateSmartFinance ecosystems. We were thrilled to see such engagement and energy in #Singapore for this pivotal discussion! Thank you to everyone who contributed to the conversation at GTR Asia 2024. Stay up to date with the latest trade and trade finance news at gtreview.com, and join us in #Singapore next year for GTR Asia 2025: gtreview.com/gtrasia #SustainableTrade #ClimateSmartFinance #TradeFinance #SustainableBusiness #ClimateSmartVentures #SupplyChainInnovation #FinanceForGood #ADB #SustainableDevelopment

At GTR Asia 2024, an expert panel led by Sharon Voon (Bank of America), featuring Sunil Senapati (XDC Trade Network), Avanee Gokhale (Swift), Joshua Kroeker (Mitigram), Sunil Kumar (Citi), Carlos Teixeira (Finastra), and Kalyan Basu (Vayana TradeXchange), explored the critical shift from trade standards to widespread adoption. Though official deliberations at the WTO ministerial meeting (MC-13) in the UAE earlier this year, this session took a closer look at whether digital trade initiatives are finally gaining traction. The discussion covered key topics such as ASEAN's Digital Economy Framework, progress in electronic bills of lading (eBLs), and the future potential of the World Economic Forum’s TradeTech initiative. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the insightful discussions at GTR Asia 2024. Stay tuned for more updates in global trade and digitalisation at gtreview.com, and join us in #Singapore next year for GTR Asia 2025! More details available at gtreview.com/gtrasia #DigitalTrade #TradeTech #GTRAsia #TradeFinance #SupplyChain

Digital trade is transforming supply chains worldwide, but are we moving from standards to real adoption? With only 2% of bills of lading being electronic, what more can be done to achieve interoperability and drive adoption across industries? During GTR Asia 2024, Hannah Nguyen (International Chamber of Commerce Digital Standards Initiative), Niels Nuyens (Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA), Bertrand Chen (Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN)), and Annerose Ngemu (African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) explored how digital trade standards are shaping the future of supply chains and what challenges remain. A special thank you to our panel and all attendees for advancing the conversation on digital trade at GTR Asia 2024. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the discussions at GTR Asia 2024! Keep up with the latest trade and trade finance updates at gtreview.com, and be sure to join us in #Singapore for GTR Asia 2025 next year: gtreview.com/gtrasia. #DigitalTrade #SupplyChains #TradeInnovation #GTRAsia

With Asia’s economies set for robust growth in 2024, how can businesses in the region capitalise on new opportunities while navigating challenges like deteriorating B2B payment practices? Will friendshoring from China boost regional trade, and how can e-commerce growth be harnessed? At GTR Asia 2024, an expert panel led by Gina Lim (DBS Bank), including Chloe Lim (Bank of America), Namit Kamra (Indorama Polychem Indonesia), Ajay Jain (Emirates NBD), Jingli Thoh (Rio Tinto), and Ashutosh Kumar (Mizuho), shared insights on Asia's potential as a global growth engine for trade. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the conversation at GTR Asia 2024. Stay up to date with the latest trade and trade finance news at gtreview.com, and join us in #Singapore next year for GTR Asia 2025: gtreview.com/gtrasia #AsiaTrade #ECommerce #Friendshoring #GTRAsia

The future of #commodityfinance is evolving rapidly, as larger traders become better positioned while smaller rivals face increasing challenges. With high borrowing costs and low price volatility, how will banks and alternative financiers adapt to meet new demands? During GTR Asia 2024, experts including Matthew Moodey (Deutsche Bank), Momchil Ivanov (Banco Santander), Omar Al-Ali (Reed Smith LLP), Hamsika Gopalan (Rescom), and Waldo de Vleeschauwer (Artis Finance) discussed the shifting landscape of commodity finance and how stakeholders can navigate a more challenging operating environment. A huge thank you to our panel and participants for sharing their insights at GTR Asia 2024, the leading platform for trade and finance discussions in the region. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the discussions at GTR Asia 2024! Keep up with the latest trade and trade finance updates at gtreview.com, and be sure to join us in #Singapore for GTR Asia 2025 next year: gtreview.com/gtrasia. #CommodityFinance #TradeFinance #GlobalTrade #GTRAsia

Trade security and scenario planning are essential tools in an evolving global landscape. With Arctic routes becoming viable and digital currencies like the renminbi gaining ground, what are the risks to global security and how will these shifts affect trade flows? At GTR Asia 2024, Rebecca Harding (REBECCANOMICS LIMITED), Deborah Elms (Hinrich Foundation ), Robert Besseling (PANGEA-RISK), and Sriram Muthukrishnan (DBS Bank) led a highly-engaging and dynamic 'wargaming' session to explore these scenarios and their implications for trade. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the conversation at GTR Asia 2024. Stay up to date with the latest trade and trade finance news at gtreview.com, and join us in #Singapore next year for GTR Asia 2025: gtreview.com/gtrasia #TradeSecurity #ScenarioPlanning #GlobalTrade #GTRAsia

With cross-border trade increasing in complexity, digitalisation is more crucial than ever. The UK-Southeast Asia Trade Digitalisation Pilot, building on the first ever fully digitalised goods shipment, which landed in Singapore from the UK in September 2023 following the UK’s ratification of the Electronic Trade Documents Act, is paving the way for more efficient trade through electronic transferable records. How can this collaboration further transform global markets and what are the barriers to adoption? During GTR Asia 2024, Martin Kent (Department for Business and Trade), alongside a distinguished panel, including Louise Beazor (British Chamber of Commerce Singapore (BritCham), Simon Middlebrough (Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited (SAESL), Andie McKeown (LogChain), Zak Lawton (British Embassy Bangkok), and Nimisha Tailor (E-nomics), shared their perspectives on these initiatives and the future of digital trade. GTR extends its thanks to all participants for driving conversations on the future of trade digitalisation at GTR Asia 2024. Stay updated on the latest trade and trade finance news via gtreview.com and join us in #Singapore next year for GTR Asia 2025: gtreview.com/gtrasia. #DigitalTrade #CrossBorderTrade #TradeInnovation #GTRAsia