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The next stage of the International Banking World Tour: 13 nations meet in Frankfurt
For the 4th time in 2019, ODDO BHF International Banking hosts a specialist seminar for international correspondent banks in Frankfurt/Main. The seminar focussing on short-term trade finance was attended by 20 experts, representing 13 countries in South America, Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa – among them representatives from Egypt, Brazil, China, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan.
The experts from International Banking and further ODDO BHF departments shared their knowledge about letters of credit and other export finance products. Furthermore, general trends and challenges for international trade were discussed. A highlight of the program was the visit to the European Central Bank (ECB). During their visits, the guests had the opportunity to get to know their contact persons at ODDO BHF in person, and to enlarge their networks. The five-day seminar was held from 28 October to 01 November 2019.
Several times a year, as an expert in trade and export finance, ODDO BHF organizes specialist seminars for correspondent banks and industry representatives.
In addition to four customer seminars being held in Frankfurt in 2019, there were taking place further seminars on long-term export financing in several emerging markets. The so-known "ODDO BHF Export Finance World Tour" covered seminars in Lagos (Nigeria), in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) and in Hanoi (Vietnam). Another event will be held in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire) in December.
ODDO BHF International Banking has been supporting German growth in exports and trade worldwide for many years. Our long experience enables us to find tailor-made financing solutions for our clients.
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