Welcome to TXF France 2022!

In politically tumultuous times, the export finance market must keep abreast of the global situation if we want to continue to maximise business opportunities. Export credit is, of course, a counter cyclical business which comes into its own in times of crisis.

Hear the latest updates from the French government on the role of export credit in the country’s strategy

• What do French exporters need from ECAs and commercial banks to help them succeed overseas?

• With continued supply chain disruption and geopolitical tension on the rise, it’s not an easy time to export. What are the key challenges our exporters are facing? 

• In which regions and sectors do French exporters see the greatest opportunities? How can the financial market help them to succeed where these opportunities are concerned?

Hear the latest news on products, initiatives, and outlook from Bpifrance

Turbulent times mean that the market is more likely to see claims appearing. This session considers the state of the claims market and how it impacts French export finance

Moving with the times: An update from the OECD Developments at the OECD are of vital importance to the export finance market.

In this interactive workshop, we hear from the OECD on planned updates, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.

- How does the OECD plan to modernise its export credit rules to reduce competition from non-Arrangement programmes?

- How will the OECD expand the number and type of projects which qualify for green export credit financing without greenwashing?

France has strong ties with Africa, and has been part of exciting projects over the last years which will promote development on the continent. Here, we consider:

• which African countries provide the most exciting opportunities for French companies? 

• How can we build on the success of the TXF Deal of the Year award winning Luanda Bita Water Project? What lessons have we learned that can be applied to more socially and environmentally impactful projects across Africa?

• How important will blended finance be for the future of projects in Africa?

The climate emergency is one of the most pressing challenges that we face today. But what role can ECAs play in our journey to NET 0? This session considers:

• How can ECAs incentivise sustainable projects?
• Should we consider penalising carbon intensive projects where appropriate, or will incentivisation alone work?
• How do we ensure that export finance makes a meaningful contribution to climate goals without greenwashing?
• How specific carbon-intensive industries like shipping & steel deal with decarbonization? Investing in technologies and solutions to reduce carbon emissions. 

With the world still reeling from the effects of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and soaring inflation rates, it's a challenging environment to do business in. This interactive workshop provides a crash course on contract negotiation, designed to support exporters structure the best possible deals.

- How should contracts be worded to protect exporters?

- What role does private insurance play, and why is it more important than ever before?

- Questions about live transactions and advice about how best to structure your contracts

After many years of low inflation and low interest rates, rising rate is a game changer in long term financing. This briefing considers :

- The impact of the recent rate evolution

- The role played by SFIL refinancing tool during the last months/years

- The challenges for the future

Smaller companies and midcaps make up an important part of the French economy. But how can they best engage with export credit, and what do they need to know to help their business succeed overseas? What education and awareness programmes can help to broaden the understanding of the product? How easy is it for these companies to access export finance and what hurdles can be removed to make it even easier?

This session gives a best practice guide in the benefits of ECA finance for SMEs, so smaller companies and midcaps can leave this session empowered and ready to expand their business.