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EuroFinance
Where the global treasury community meets
EuroFinance is the leading global provider of conferences, training and research on cash management, treasury and risk. Running more than 50 events worldwide every year, EuroFinance enables treasurers and CFOs to exchange innovative strategies, best practice and expert opinion. Through in-depth research with over 2,000 corporate treasurers every year, EuroFinance has a unique insight into the trends and developments in cash management and treasury, and an unrivalled global viewpoint. EuroFinance is an Economist Group business. To see all of EuroFinances global events go to www.euronance.com
Conference venue
Taj Lands End Band Stand, Bandra (West) Mumbai 400 050 Maharashtra, India Telephone: +91 226 6681234 Facsimile: +91 226 6994488
Reservations For preferential room rates, please contact the Taj Lands End reservations department at tlereserv.bom@tajhotels.com or call +91 22 6668 1308/1302 As availability is limited, we recommend you reserve your room as soon as possible.
Day 1
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Conference sessions
REGISTRATION, REFRESHMENTS AND EXHIBITION OPENS Rajiv Rajendra, Managing Director, Aktrea Capital, Singapore
The rest of the world is watching with envy as Indian businesses forge ahead. But it is an ever-more tightly linked world, where trade, investment and growth are impacted by global commodity price volatility, eurozone sovereign debt fallout, and local and regional ination. Meanwhile, other countries are rebalancing their economies, and local consumer behaviour is changing. Is it time for Indian companies to look again at what it is that makes them competitive and reallocate resources to areas of greater opportunity? And what, in a global context, are the prospects for reducing Indian ination, boosting investment in business and sustaining a buoyant growth rate? Dr Ajit Ranade, Group Chief Economist, Aditya Birla Group, Mumbai
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Case study size, but they only diminish through astute management.
professionals may now have one screen displaying all their cash balances, but they still have to employ dierent processes to make payments in dierent places. In a shrinking business universe, Indian companies increasingly need to transfer funds to and from foreign entities, and cant aord to have systems snarl-ups blunting their competitive edge. How could you reduce man-hours, enhance cost-eciency and boost security, whatever the amount you need to move and no matter how far? Clever use of evolving technology, banking services and regulatory infrastructure can help. Balance display, and how to pay Smoothing the path to systems standardisation Neilesh Nerurkar, Senior General Manager, Tata Consultancy Services, Mumbai Nirmal Khaderia, Managing Director, India Head Global Corporate Treasury Sales, Bank of America, Mumbai
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Case study cant always have what they want. There can be regulatory obstacles
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Voting and This is the opportunity for delegates to make their views known on the most interesting and important treasury issues of the day. Our team of panel
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researchers will identify the most critical and topical questions to put to the audience. Then, using our electronic voting system, delegates will be asked for their opinions on the latest developments in nancial markets, regulation, critical risks and treasury priorities. A panel will discuss the implications of the voting results. Rajiv Rajendra, Managing Director, Aktrea Capital, Singapore Ajay Patil, CFO, Honeywell Automation India, Pune Patrick Foulis, Editor, The Economist Group, Mumbai Sajjid Chinoy, Economist, J.P. Morgan, Mumbai
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Case study payables, receivables and inventory help in releasing more cash?
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India-based treasurers are unlocking liquidity by leveraging innovative, integrated inventory and accounts payable and receivable systems. This session oers perspectives on the latest tools for ensuring that cash ows quench the operational thirst for nance, irrespective of whether Indian business is ebbing or owing. A holistic approach to working capital Inventory, payables and receivables in the liquidiser P. Ganesh, Executive Vice President - Finance & Commercial and Company Secretary, Godrej Consumer Products, Mumbai LUNCH
Various markets all over the world are grappling with new normal Case study scenarios with regard to decits, debt levels, regulatory norms, political will, ratings, dynamic correlations and interdependencies. Hence, the process of assessing risk/reward ratios needs to evolve signicantly to be able to establish robust risk management framework and tools. Risks emanating from potential gaps and conicts, implementation timelines, sovereign impact, etc, have led risk management to evolve across various dimensions. From irrational exuberance to irrational fear From quantitative science to qualitative art From desired risk to residual risk Lav Chaturvedi, Chief Risk Ofcer, Reliance Capital, Mumbai
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Panel
A service for corporate treasury professionals Problem solving Best practice identication Market discussion Project based collaboration
Contact Rupert Keenlyside for more information on how to join. rupertkeenlyside@euronance.com
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Treasury Verdict
Voting session capturing the viewpoint of corporate treasurers on up-to-theminute issues.
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Day 2
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Conference sessions
Expansion funding, whether to nance growth strategies or individual diligence to the need for dependable partners. But nance partners need not necessarily be the most traditional ones. Indian rms are increasingly looking for alternative fund providers, especially those based overseas. Hedge funds, specialist investors and sovereign wealth funds are all in the mix. This session will look at nding best-t nance providers, and ensuring there are no impediments to closing a deal. Is there always an alternative source of finance? Know your funding partners Ashish Gupta, General Manager Corporate Finance and Treasury, Rico Auto Industries, Gurgaon LUNCH
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Panel
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Case study
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Case study
Indias treasurers are honing their interest and debt planning in order to
nancial position. The sweet spot in the structure of the balance sheet where shareholders optimise returns from the business without endangering the company can be dicult to pinpoint. It helps to compare established and innovative practices for ensuring a company keeps in the best nancial shape. This session will help treasurers evaluate their own optimal debt/equity ratio, identify favourable conditions for gearing up the balance sheet or taking debt levels down without resorting to a major restructuring. Finding the right debt/equity formula Stress test your balance sheet Jitendra Jain, CFO Treasury & Investor Relations, GMR Group, Mumbai Companies are getting creative in making sure that their domestic as well
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ready nancing on competitive terms. This strengthens both operational and strategic linkages besides delivering lower costs. How can a large company ensure that its entire supply chain has access to the best customised nance? Raghava Rao, General Manager Treasury and Mergers & Acquisitions, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Mumbai Aditya Sharma, Director - Transaction Banking, Standard Chartered Bank, Mumbai REFRESHMENT BREAK
Case study Indian society. This generates business plans in all shapes and sizes, but
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Case study receivables and cash management solutions that really address their
17:40
Conference closes
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The Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) is one of the worlds foremost nancial services providers. We are a leading banking partner to corporates, nancial institutions and governments around the world, specialising in providing customers with an extensive range of banking services. Global Transaction Services (GTS) at RBS is a top-ve transaction bank worldwide. The business comprises three key areas: global cash and liquidity management, global trade services and merchant acquiring and commercial cards. GTS has a globally established in-country presence, complemented with extensive international partner bank agreements. For more information, please visit www.rbs.com Contact Rohit Sawhney Global Transaction Services, Managing Director and Country Head, India Email : rohit.sawhney@rbs.com
Bank of America Merrill Lynch is one of the worlds largest nancial institutions, providing a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other nancial products and services. It is a leading global bank and wealth management franchise and a premier corporate and investment banking and capital market business, providing innovative services in M&A, equity and debt capital raising, lending, trading, risk management, research, and liquidity and payments management. Clients and customers can expect access to a comprehensive suite of world class products, services, and expertise from an organization that serves clients in more than 150 countries and has relationships with 99 percent of the U.S. Fortune 1,000 companies and 85 percent of the Fortune Global 500. For additional information regarding Bank of America Merrill Lynch, please visit www.baml.com. Contact Ivo Distelbrink Managing Director, Asia Pacic Head, Global Treasury Solutions Email: Ivo.Distelbrink@baml.com Phone: 852-2847-6148
Standard Chartered leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East Standard Chartered PLC is a leading international bank, listed on the London, Hong Kong and Mumbai stock exchanges. It has operated for over 150 years in some of the worlds most dynamic markets and earns more than 90 per cent of its income and prots in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. This geographic focus and commitment to developing deep relationships with clients and customers has driven the Banks growth in recent years. With 1,700 oces in 70 markets, Standard Chartered oers exciting and challenging international career opportunities for more than 80,000 sta. It is committed to building a sustainable business over the long term and is trusted worldwide for upholding high standards of corporate governance, social responsibility, environmental protection and employee diversity. The Banks heritage and values are expressed in its brand promise, Here for good. For more information on Standard Chartered, please visit www.standardchartered.com Contact Dinesh Khanna Regional Head, Transaction Banking, South Asia, Standard Chartered Bank Phone: +91 22 26531151 Email: Dinesh.Khanna@sc.com
With a presence in more than 80 countries, BNP Paribas is a leading provider of nancial services on a worldwide scale. In its Corporate & Investment Banking and Investment Solutions activities, BNP Paribas enjoys top positions in Europe and solid and fast-growing businesses in Asia. Having started operations in India more than 150 years ago, it is an active player in Fixed Income and Debt Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Structured Finance, Energy and Commodities nancing, Cash Management and Trade, Export and Project Finance. BNP Paribas India Cash Management Services has been ranked amongst the Top 3 service providers domestically by Euromoney for two consecutive years - 2009 & 2010. The Bank has also been awarded the Best Electronic Receivable Solution in Asia, 2010 and Best Cash Management Deal Asia, 2011 by the AAA Asset Magazine. In its oering of local and cross border payments, collections and liquidity management, the Bank provides seamless integration with clients accounting and treasury systems, exible user access controls coupled with transaction authorization matrix and security features that protect information condentiality and transaction integrity. As a client centric bank with a focused approach on a variety of sectors, BNP Paribas India Cash Management seeks to be among the best service providers in India and amongst the leaders in Asia. Contacts Nimesh Karwanyun Head - Global Transaction Banking, India Phone: +91-22-61965070 Email: nimesh.karwanyun@asia.bnpparibas.com Rupa Balsekar Head - Cash Management Sales, India Phone: +91-22-61965071 Email: rupa.balsekar@asia.bnpparibas.com
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