FCIB: credit, finance professionals haven't lost hope.

In spite of recent fears that the global stock market rally may have run its course and that any sudden shock could cause a double-dip recession, international credit and trade finance professionals haven't lost hope.

That's the view of light of FCIB as the association of professionals in Finance, Credit and International Business, organize their 20th Annual Global Conference to be held at the Ritz-Carlton on Nov. 15-17 in Palm Beach, FL.

FCIB will kick-off this highly anticipated conference with a keynote presentation on Global Crises, Global Opportunities to be delivered by Lt. General (Ret.) Daniel Christman, Sr. Vice President for International Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

After receiving expertise and clarity on the frontlines of international relations and the most pressing issues affecting the global business community today, attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about establishing an effective international credit policy or examine financial/non-financial risk assessment models so that they can profitably formulate their own.

Another innovative and unique session addressing Business Outlook on Global Trade will utilize an interactive opinion poll and review results from the HSBC Trade Confidence Index--a recent international survey that gauges expectations for trade activity, business growth, buyer risk, the need for and access to trade finance, the impact of foreign exchange and how government regulations will affect businesses in key global markets.

Other program highlights include: implementing effective financing strategies that lead to significant cash flow and working capital improvements, re-engineering credit and collection processes, increasing professional energy, productivity and creativity, discussing global market developments and trade conditions, sharing experience and expertise as well as numerous networking opportunities with industry experts and peers. Despite the contagion of economic crises this past year which has made international credit and collections more challenging than ever before, those professionals who can remain abreast of global market intelligence will be better prepared to identify new opportunities for export-led growth in 2010.

"In today's volatile economy, the utilization and availability of financial tools is extremely vital. FCIB has become the bloodline of the credit industry through its accessibility to information, pool of ideas, solutions, networking, education and certifications," reiterates an attendee from FCIB's 19th Annual Global Conference.

This year's Global Conference is supported Atradins, Coface, CreditPointe, Euler Hermes ACI, FCIA, HSBC, International Risk Consultants, Inc./ICBA, PNC Bank, RBS and Wachovia.

Established in 1919, FCIB is known as the premier association of export credit and trade finance professionals worldwide.

Through its unique network of experts and suite of services, FCIB is a trusted source for members providing business credit insight, advice and intelligence to help companies do business internationally.

FCIB's parent, NACM (National Association of Credit Management) is a non-profit organization representing nearly 20,000 businesses in the U.S.

Established in 1896, NACM is 'the voice of business credit' in America and one of the oldest and largest credit organizations in the world.

For more information visit www.fcibglobal.com.