This high-level event will gather some of the trade finance industry's leading professionals to discuss regulatory trends - both in the regulatory capital and financial crime fields - which have had a major impact on the financing of trade in recent years. Leveraging the ICC Academy's position as the leading education provider for trade professionals, the conference will include practical sessions on how banks and corporates can best manage increasing regulatory compliance risks.

Compliance in the finance sector is now more important than ever. The increasing burden of regulatory compliance means more challenging times for banks and corporates. That's why we are focused on providing high-quality training for trade professionals on how to manage risks and ensure the maximum operational efficiency. ICC Secretary General John Danilovich will open the first-of-its-kind event. Another key component of the conference will be the release of the results from the 2016 ICC Global Trade and Finance Survey. However, the most important highlight will be the official launch of the Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) certification.