International Risks and Risk Management Conference for Insurance Sector 2010-

Sound Risk Management to Boost Bottom Line and Strengthen Resilience

1-2 June 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Mark Cooper leads a discussion on the current and forecast position of specialist insurance in Asia.

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GTR- Asia Trader Export Finance Supplement

TFCB's Managing Director Mark Cooper is appointed to the Asia editorial board of Global Trade Review magazine.

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TFC Brokerage is quoted in the article "Unwanted business" regarding the trade finance and insurance requirements in Asia.

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With the reinsurance renewal season just around the corner, Trade & Forfaiting Review talks to five of the top names in trade credit to gauge their opinions.

Mark Cooper offers the Asia perspective at this crucial time.

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GTR- Global Trade Review, Nov/Dec 2009

Private Insurable Roundtable,15 Oct 2009, London

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TFC Group is delighted to be a sponsor of the 8^th in the  AFRM series of knowledge-based events.

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Asia Trade & Export Finance Conference-

6-7 Oct 2009, Singapore

TFC Group further demonstrate their position at the centre of Asia trade finance with the sponsorship of this key event.

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TFC Brokerage and TFC are both quoted in the lead article regarding the current Asian trade finance position.

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Recognising the importance of Turkey as access to EMEA, as well as a major marketplace and manufacturer, TFC and TFCB are represented at this key event.

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With its continuing focus on emerging markets, our sister company TFC Capital sponsors this high level strategic gathering.

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In association with Insurance Philippines and supporting the Philippine insurance industry, TFCB organised and sponsored a seminar on threats to the supply chain and how Trade Disruption Insurance can solve these problems.

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International Trade Finance- Sept 2008

TFC Brokerage Ltd highlight the need and ability of specialist trade credit providers to assist Asia's insured's.

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TFC Brokerage is both sponsor and a lead speaker at this global conference addressing the changing face of both terrorism and political risks that not only insurance companies face, but also businesses in and around Asia. Mark Cooper, MD of TFCB, will provide insights on innovative integrated solutions in the current credit crisis to protect the supply chain from political violence.

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Structured Commodity & Trade Finance Asia-    

26-28 Aug 2008, InterContinental Singapore

With the current volatility and a global emphasis on commodities, this conference addresses many of the current questions. Mark Cooper of TFC Brokerage will offer solutions and insights. (Click for more information)

4th China Trade & Export Finance 2008-

3-4 Jun 2008, Shanghai

Standard Chartered Bank, TFC Brokerage and Trade  

Finance Corp sponsor major trade event with an emphasis on supply chain risks.  

Reflecting TFC Group as traded finance experts, both David Sullivan, Chairman of Trade Finance Corp. and Mark Cooper, MD of TFC Brokerage will provide insights at this conference on the turbulent commodity market. 

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5th Philippines Insurance Summit- 23 Apr 2008, Manila

TFC Brokerage, Munich Re and Swiss Re are major sponsors of this exclusive non-life Philippines event.

Mark Cooper, MD of TFCB, discussed solutions for Asian countries credit crunch woes and how insurance can assist in food security in the volatile trade climate.

Trade and Supply Chain Financing Conference- Asia: 1-2 Apr 2008, Hong Kong

TFC Brokerage's Mark Cooper chairs the Euromoney conference panel on Alternative Finance - options for expanding credit lines (Click for more information)

Trade and Forfaiting Review- Market View, Dec 2007 / Jan 2008

Crisis? What crisis?

"To gain a concise explanation of the turbulence being experienced in today's global economy TFC Brokerage (TFCB) is in regular dialogue with it's pan-Asian..."

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Open for business?

"Indonesia has changed little since the fall of Suharto regime and the regional crisis that led to the highest levels of restructuring and defaults ever seen in Asia..."

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Terrorism snaps the supply chain

"Mark Cooper, managing director at TFC Brokerage (TFCB) in Hong Kong examines the risks impacting the supply chain for trade in Thailand..."

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International Trade Finance- Issue 515: Jul 2007

Risk Report: Thai political risk falls under greater scrutiny

"The ongoing shakedown in Thailand's political system has brought the market under far greater scrutiny by credit insurers that do business in the country..."

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6th Conference on Catastrophe Insurance in Asia:

2-3 Jul 2007- Beijing, China

TFCB MD, Mark Cooper discusses 'Managing Threats From Terrorism' on supply chain and the impact on trade, performance and reputation to lenders, traders and investors.

1^st IFRIMA* International Risk Management Summit-

27-29 Jun 2007, Hong Kong

TFCB are speakers at this prestigious Risk Managers forum where worldwide Enterprise Risk Management is discussed by experts from all arenas. Mark Cooper presents a paper; 'Will Terrorism Break The Supply Chain?

International Trade Finance- Issue 512: May 2007

Mark Cooper, managing director at TFC Brokerage in Hong Kong, pointed to moves for an ASEAN hedging mechanism to protect against major currency movements. “Whether this is pure protectionism rather than a tool of risk management is another matter,” he mooted, commenting that ASEAN “moves at the speed of the average glacier”... (Click for the article)

Geneva Trade Finance Week-

20-23 Mar 2007, Geneva

TFCB and TFC are sponsors and speakers at a global conference addressing key issues in the commodity, trade & export finance sector. TFCB clients and contacts will enjoy a discount on the usual pricing.

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Political Risk Insurance: Risks that never went away

Mark Cooper comments on political risks in Asia.

"Emerging economies may be enjoying their best performance in a generation but political risk is alive and thriving, writes Kevin Godier..." (Click for the article)

GTR- Insurance & Guarantees, Nov / Dec 2006

Grappling with low margin business

Pricing pressures and market developments.

"Tight pricing has cut insurers’ profits to the bone in the structured trade credit (STC) insurance market, writes Kevin Godier..."

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TFC Brokerage attended the 'invitation-only' Asian Political Risk Insurance, Trade Credit Insurance, Project, Trade and Commodity Finance Summit – 2006 in partnership with the Asian Development Bank in Bangkok. A recent coup location is the ideal place for political risk specialists to gather!

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Trade Finance- Risk Management, Aug 2006

Planning for every contingency

"As a broker, insurer or lender the most effective way to comprehend – and manage – risk is to get close to it. Oliver O'Connell reviews the Asian credit and political risk insurance market..."

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Asian boutique opens specialist unit

"TFC Brokerage (TFCB) has opened its specialist trade and project risk management brokerage and consultancy. Mark Cooper has been appointed as managing director of its operation, headquartered in Hong Kong..."

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Trade Finance-  Profile, Jun 2006

TFC Brokerage insuring Asia trading

"Mark Cooper, managing director of TFC Brokerage (TFCB), explains how the newly created entity will develop its business. Cooper joins with expertise gained with the global insurance company..."

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TFC branches into Brokerage business

"Hong Kong's Trade Finance Corporation has launched a sister company, TFC Brokerage, a specialist trade and project risk management brokerage and consultancy..." (Click for the article)

5th Conference on Catastrophe Insurance in Asia-

20-21 Jun 2006, Hong Kong

TFC Brokerage MD, Mark Cooper, presents "Emerging Terrorism Risks in Asia" giving advice on how to ensure protection of projects and investments at the Conference on Catastrophe Insurance in Asia; Hong Kong 20-21 June 2006