1. 27/03/14 Export Support to Companies in the Global Sports Market Steve Cowles Export Finance Adviser North West

2. 2 Who we are –UK Export Credit Agency established in 1919 –Created the private sector trade credit insurance market –We complement, we don’t compete –2011 – an expanded role

3. 3 What we do –Guarantees provided to banks to support trade finance –Insurance to cover payment risk –Export finance advice

4. 4 Trade Finance and Insurance Solutions –Aimed at SME and Mid market companies –Working capital guarantees for pre and post shipment finance –Guarantees that support advance payment and performance bonds (and insurance to cover this) –Credit Insurance for single buyer risk –Support to Banks for confirming letters of credit. –Tailored advice that diagnoses your readiness for trade finance and assists with structuring and sourcing sources of private market finance and insurance.

5. 5 Case studies –Export Insurance Policy http://vimeo.com/63260864 http://vimeo.com/63260864 –Bond Support Scheme http://vimeo.com/63897556 http://vimeo.com/64388685http://vimeo.com/63897556 http://vimeo.com/64388685 –Working Capital Scheme http://vimeo.com/66330861 http://vimeo.com/66330861

6. 6 How to contact us -North West EnglandNorth West England Steve.Cowles@ukef.gsi.gov.uk Tel 07966308452 –Customer Helpline Tel 020 7271 8000Customer Helpline Tel –www.gov.uk/uk-export-financewww.gov.uk/uk-export-finance

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