ICCSL initiates conducting workshop on trade finance

Tat Yeen Yap

• Participants at the workshop can expect to gain valuable insights into the application of UCPDC, URDG, and ISBP in trade finance with an Overview of Trade Digitalization

The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) is proud to present a workshop on Trade Finance, focusing on the application of UCPDC, URDG, and ISBP, along with an overview of Trade Digitalization. According to a press release issued by ICCSL the event will take place on February 17 at Ramada Hotel Colombo. The workshop will be held from 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
As the domestic chapter of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), based in Paris, ICC Sri Lanka has been actively promoting and supporting international business endeavours. With a membership drive of over 6.5 million and a presence in 170 countries, the ICC has become a global force in the business world.

ICC Sri Lanka Banking Committee, which is organising this workshop, is a sub-committee operating under the ICC Sri Lanka Secretariat, which may be responsible for addressing banking related matters specific to Sri Lanka. It focuses on issues related to international banking, trade finance and financial regulations.
The workshop will be facilitated by the ICC Academy, a leading provider of industry recognised trade finance training. Through their customised training sessions, both online and face to face, and internationally accredited online certifications, the ICC Academy has established itself as a global leader in trade finance education.
The workshop will feature Tat Yeen Yap as the ICC Academy Trainer. With an impressive three decades of banking experience, including 20 years in trade finance at global banks such as ABN AMRO, Citi, and Société Générale, Yap brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the event. His expertise spans various areas of trade finance, including documentary trade, supply chain finance, risk distribution, and correspondent banking.
Participants at the workshop can expect to gain valuable insights into the application of UCPDC, URDG, and ISBP in trade finance, as well as an understanding of the growing importance of trade digitalization.
Topics covered include:
- Application of ICC Rules when processing Documentary Credits and Bank Demand Guarantees
- Current developments and issues related to the interpretation of the ICC Rules
- Mitigating associated risks while handling international trade transactions
- Digitalization of Trade and future challenges.

For more information on the upcoming workshop can be obtained by calling Achini on 071-9232078/076-2494647 or by dropping a main to admin@iccsrilanka.com.