8 CPDs towards CDCS®, CSDG®, CSCF® recertification

TRAINING OBJECTIVES:
- Understand the fundamentals and evolving landscape of digital trade finance.
- Explore key impetuses driving digitalization in trade finance.
- Examine governance and regulatory frameworks.
- Gain practical insights into implementing digital trade finance solutions.
- Discuss experience and emerging trends in the industry.
PROGRAMME:
| 08:30 |
Registration |
| 9:00 |
Session 1: Introduction to Digital Trade Finance
- From Paper to Digital
- Benefits of Digital Trade Finance
- Defining Digital Trade Finance
- Examples of Digital Trade Finance
- Payables Finance
- Receivables Finance
- eUCP Credits
- What differentiates Data and Documents
|
| 10:00 |
Session 2: ICC Rules for Digital Trade
- E-Compatibility of ICC Rules
- Overview of eUCP
- Overview of eURC
- Overview of URDG 758 e-compatibility
- Overview of URBPO
- Overview of URDTT
- Other Rules – ISP98, URTEPO
|
| 10:45 |
Networking Coffee Break |
| 11:00 |
Session 3: eUCP and eURC Overview
- Relationship to UCP and URC
- Scope and applicability
- What is an electronic record
- Key provisions
- Place for presentation
- Completeness
- Hybrid presentations
- Are advising and nominated banks needed?
|
| 12:30 |
Lunch and Networking Break |
| 14:30 |
Session 4: MLETR – Understanding the Legal Framework
- Scope of MLETR
- What it covers, what it does not
- Status of MLETR adoption and examples
- Singapore Electronic Transactions Act
- UK Electronic Trade Documents Act
- Contract Law for Digital Trade
- Reliability Criteria for Systems
|
| 15:30 |
Networking Coffee Break |
| 15:45 |
Session 5: Technology for Digital Trade Finance
- Use of digital platforms
- Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology
- Electronic Bills of Lading
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Automation of Document Examination
- Challenges of Digital Trade Finance
- Collaborations between banks, fintechs and customers
|
| 17:00 |
Closing Remarks |
| 17:15 |
End of Programme |
TRAINER PROFILE:
- DOCDEX Expert for the ICC’s International Centre for ADR
- Co-author of the ICC’s Certificate in Digital Trade Strategy
- Working group member of the Global Supply Chain Forum
- Drafting group member for the ICC’s eUCP v2.0
- Drafting group member for the ICC’s eURC v1.0
- Drafting group member for ITFA’s Uniform Rules for Transferable Electronic Payment Obligations
- Sherpa of the Asia Pacific Financial Forum (APFF) Digital Trade Finance Lab
- Published author with Documentary Credit World, Trade Finance Global, ICC Academy and other professional publications
- CDCS Advocate
- Chartered Fintech Professional
Practical experience in documentary trade, supply chain finance, risk distribution and correspondent banking in 4 global and regional banks. Fintech experience focused on trade finance and fraud risk mitigation.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
- Trade finance professionals
- Bankers and NBFIs
- Corporate treasury teams
- Fintech professionals
- Trade policy makers and regulators
- SMEs
- Exporters and importers
FEES:
|
Member |
Non-Member |
| Individual |
RM 1,450 |
RM 1,700 |
| 4 & above |
RM 1,300 |
RM 1,700 |
| 11 & above |
RM 1,200 |
RM 1,700 |
Group discount is applicable to participants from same company with same billing address in a single invoice.
CANCELLATION / REPLACEMENT / NO-SHOW PLICY
• All registrations carry a 50% cancellation liability immediately after a completed registration form has been received by ICC Malaysia.
• Cancellation must be in writing to ICC Malaysia. Replacement at no additional cost.
• Deadline for registration & payment: 8/5/2025, Participants who do not turn up at the event are liable for the full fee.
• ICC Malaysia reserves the right to alter, cancel or reschedule the programme. All efforts will be taken to inform participants. If ICC Malaysia decides to cancel/postpone the event, ICC Malaysia shall not be responsible for covering all costs incurred by participants.
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