GPF Executive Workshop on Trade Finance Fraud & Prevention, January 15-16,2019 Singapore GPF Executive Workshop on Trade Finance Fraud & Prevention, January 15-16,2019 Singapore Dear colleagues This introductory course will provide practical ideas to manage operational losses and reputational risk caused by trade finance fraud. Upon completion, you will be familiar with common fraudulent schemes that exist in trade finance, including red flags and triggering events that warrant further investigation. . Participants will learn from case-studies how to mitigate risks in frauds in relation to trade. Target Audience General practitioners working in banks, corporates, or financial institutions in functions such as Relationship Management, Credit, Compliance, etc. Course outline Risks assessment Different types of risks in trade finance Micro risks Transit risk Country risk – The Infamous Monday in Brazil Bank risk Currency Exchange risk Commercial risk Documentary risk Political Risk Transaction Risks Hidden risk – Fraudulent Trade Based Schemes – Case Study Over-Invoicing For Goods = LONECOTrade Finance Fraud of the decade Under Invoicing Multiple Invoicing Short Shipping Over Shipping Type of Goods Phantom Shipping Claim Under a Performance Bond – Who is at Fault? Red Flags & Triggering Events – Examples Risk indicators Low Value, High Volume Serial Fraudster Carousel transactions Deviation frauds Engaging Key Players Strong and adequate investigations on contracting parties (carriers, charterers, shipping agents, insurer, trading partners or counterparties of the customer including buyers, sellers, shippers, consignees, notifying parties, Managing Communication & Reporting regarding (Case study on role of NVOCC) beneficial owner, commercial operator and registered owner of the vessel involved in the transaction to trace the history of former ship owners with focus on country of residence port of loading, ports-of-call and port of discharge (including whether the goods originate from, or are sold trade routes proposed to be used; market prices of goods such as commodities to assess if further information should be obtained where the contract price differs significantly from the market price to mitigate financial crime risk. Prevention Transaction Review – Sales Contract and Documentary Credit Relevant information available in a DC transaction Parties involved Matching end buyer’s and end seller’s terms before concluding deal Documents Complying with terms and conditions of both import and export LC Documents inconsistent among themselves Information contained therein do not conflict Instructions – Gript-v-boi-and-ib-2016 Unusual payment instruction given by buyer and seller Review names in payment instructions, including names of banks Trade Finance Blockchain Transaction Screening – Banque Nationale de Paris v Credit Agricole Indosuez[2000] Acceptance Letters of Credit issued by buyer Lists of names, entities, persons or countries, charterers, carriers Training employees for effective screening Transaction Monitoring To review completed or in progress transactions for presence of unusual or potential suspicious features Duration: 2 days (9.00 am – 5.00 pm) TEACHING Methodology lecture, case studies and Q & A About the Course Director Olivia Chan has more than 25 years of experience in stand-up lecturing and training for foreign universities, training institutes and banks in area of finance. She was awarded Fellow (the highest grade of membership) by Chartered Institute of Bankers’ Council (UK) giving recognition to status in banking profession and commemorating contribution to the important area of banking education. She have designed, developed and evaluated training programs for specialized finance courses to management and personnel from different sectors of industries: banks, government departments, public listed and private companies and trained more than 10,000 participants in various programs. Current freelance corporate trainer for Singapore Shipping Association (since 1994) Dun & Bradstreet (S) Pte Ltd (since 2008) Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (since 2015) Singapore Business Federation (2015) Costs: On or Before 15 Dec 2018: The ‘Early Bird’ Rate is SGD3095 – Save SGD400! Special Offer! – 3 Delegates For The Price of 2 in This Category! Save SGD3095! From 16 Dec 2018: The Regular Rate is SGD3495 Special Offer! – 3 Delegates For The Price of 2 in This Category! Save SGD3495! Note: All fees stated include luncheons, refreshments and complete set of documentation. It does not include the cost of accommodation and travel. REGISTER NOW! To register, please submit the following details to thomasng@globalportsforum.com: Name:Position:Organisation:Address:Tel:Fax:Email:What Best Describes Your Industry Sector?: Billing information: For cheque payments: To be made payable to ‘Global Ports Forum Pte. Ltd.’ Please do not send post-dated cheque. For telegraphic transfers: Account Name: Global Ports Forum Pte. Ltd., Account No. : 695 477 141 001. Beneficiary Bank: Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, Singapore. (Swift: OCBCSGSG), Address : 65 Chulia Street #01-00, OCBC Centre, Singapore 049513. Please supply confirmation via email of the TT from your bank. Transmitting bank charges must be paid by sender. Please quote both delegate and company name as reference. Kindly note that as we are providing a special rate for ‘early bird’ sign up, we will need to receive your company payment by 15 Dec 2018 to enjoy the discount. We forward to welcoming you at the executive workshops/forums! Kind regards Thomas Ng Chairman The Global Ports Forum GLOBAL PORTS FORUM PTE. LTD. 10 Anson Road #26-04 International Plaza Singapore 079903 Website: www.globalportsforum.com/ Mobile: +65 9684 3289 DID: +65 65197662 Fax: +65 6725 8438 Email: thomasng@globalportsforum.com Terms & Conditions: No delegate registration will be accepted without completing registration details and full payment. Upon receipt of your registration details and full payment, further programme information will be emailed to you including your proforma invoice and, if required, a letter of invitation for entry visa application. Delegates will not be admitted unless payment has been received in Full. Flights, Airport Transfers and Accommodation are not included in your delegate registration fee. Refund Policy – a reimbursement of the registration fee, minus administrative charges will only be made if the participant has notified Global Ports Forum Pte. Ltd. in writing that he/she is unable to attend the event no less than 45 days prior to the commencement of the event. No cancellation is allowed after that, but a replacement with another participant is allowed. This programme is subject to change without notice, E&O.E
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