Financing Exports to China and MCBC Annual Meeting

U.S. exports to the People's Republic of China in 2003 totaled $28.4 billion, more than double the 1999 total of $13.1 billion. China is one of the United States' fastest growing export markets. Financing is one key to export success and China presents some unique challenges in this area. Over the years, M&T Bank has been active in financing U.S. exports to China. At MCBC's January meeting, representatives from M&T Bank's International Trade Finance Division will present an overview of payment and financing techniques and strategies for short and medium-term China trade transactions. How to deal with Chinese letters of credit will be examined in detail. Applicable U.S. Ex-Im Bank programs will also be discussed. M&T Bank is a leading user of U.S. Ex-Im Bank insurance and guarantee programs to provide export financing worldwide.

SPEAKERS:

Charles. J. Murphy, Vice President - International Trade Finance

Dennis Noah, Vice President & Manager - International Operations

MODERATOR:

Federico Manno, Vice President - International Trade Services

Annual Meeting: This event also will include the MCBC annual meeting in which the membership will elect the 2005 Board of Directors.


When:

January 12, 2005 (Wednesday), 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Where:

Offices of M&T Bank
25 South Charles Street, Baltimore, MD

For directions and Map from Mapquest CLICK HERE.
Price & Payment:

Early Bird Price (paid by January 7th):
$20 MCBCMembers
$35 Non-Members

Regular Price (after January 7th):
$25 MCBC Members
$45 Non-Members

Payment in advance by January 7th is required for Early Bird Registrations. No shows will be billed at the regular price. Cancel by January 7th for refund.