This Week's Wrap-up | 4 October 2024
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In 2023, the Americas Region represented 6% of global factoring volume. South and Central America saw an increase of 4.3% to EUR 129 billion. North America decreased by 10.7% to EUR 92.8 billion. The region’s total domestic factoring volume reached EUR 222 billion, while international factoring exceeded EUR 11 billion. Growth in 2022 marked the first time the LA&C sub-region surpassed the billion-euro threshold, which was happily confirmed in 2023. Overall, the region experienced positive growth, which is very encouraging. In this extract from the FCI Annual Review 2024, we explore the Americas Regional Updates, presented by Mr Alberto Wyderka, FCI Regional Manager Americas. >Read more
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our exclusive Webinar on FCIreverse – EDIreverse messages this morning! It was great to explore the wide range of supply chain finance options and dive deep into the power of EDIreverse messages. We hope you gained valuable insights into optimising these tools to boost efficiency and collaboration within your supply chain. >Read more
FCI Events
The countdown is on, and there’s just one week left to secure your place and join FCI in Prague! Don’t miss out—register now! The 15th CEE & SEE Regional Conference on Factoring & Supply Chain Finance is coming to Prague! Taking place on 24-25 October, this event will cover key topics such as fraud management, ESG and green financing, and SME financing strategies. >Read more
Have you registered for the Workshop on Legal Matters in Factoring & Supply Chain Finance? If not, time is running out! Join the FCI Academy in Prague on 24 October as we examine the intricate legal aspects of factoring and supply chain finance, featuring detailed sessions conducted by leading industry experts. >Read more
Leveraging Tradetech: Innovations Shaping the Future of European Trade Finance. At the 15th CEE & SEE Regional Conference, join industry leaders for an exciting Panel Discussion on Leveraging Tradetech! This session will dive into the cutting-edge innovations and collaborative strategies driving the future of factoring and supply chain finance across Europe. >Read more
FCI Academy has announced that registrations are now open for the International Factoring & Receivables Finance Seminar, taking place in Mumbai on 21-22 November 2024. This two-day event, organised by FCI Academy, will provide invaluable insights into the evolving world of factoring and receivables finance, focusing on enhancing business stability and growth. >Read more
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FCI's Deputy Education Director, Spyros Tsolis, has been in Tbilisi this week, carrying out a Tailor-made Training for Liberty Bank Georgia.This tailored programme has covered Sales & Lead Generation in Factoring, Risk Management in Receivables & Payables finance, and the FCI Operational & Legal Framework, exploring the Two-Factor System, and includes a Business Simulation exercise. >Read more
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FCI Partners
FCI was proud to have our Chairman, Çağatay Baydar, and Regional Director, A. Betül Kurtulus, attend the Pathways to Paris 2024 conference this week. This prestigious event, organised by the EBRD and supported by Climate Investment Funds, brought together over 200 high-level delegates from financial institutions, investors, central banks, and regulators to discuss the vital transition towards a low-carbon, climate-resilient future. >Read more
Last week, NYIC hosted a lunch program with FCI at Arno Ristorante. Thank you to our incredible panel for sharing your expertise about international laws, country risks, import and export essentials, and more! We hope everyone enjoyed networking and catching up with colleagues and left with a deeper understanding of the international landscape. >Read more