With the passing of the inflation reduction act, the US market is becoming increasingly attractive to ECA lenders. This panel considers:

• The growing role of the Department of Energy in closing deals in the US energy sector

• The role that the USDA has to play, and how agencies can collaborate

• The increase in US domestic investment programmes

Latin America has rich mineral deposits, specifically to minerals that are critical to the future of the energy transition, namely Lithium and Copper. These minerals and our ability to extract and produce will determine the pace of the energy transition - if we are able to overcome the political, environmental and financial obstacles presented.

• Opportunities for Latin American mining to be a bridge on the path to global energy transition
• What supporting infrastructure and services need to be met to further underpin the success of these mines? - Housing, roads, workshops etc. 
• Meeting the demand - what is the financing path forward for meeting the supply deficit?

Despite a slow few years, the borrowing market in the Americas is on the up. In H1 of 2023 alone, TXF Data reported $15.17 billion in export finance volumes across North and Latin America. As Capex slowly returns to the market, this panel considers:

•  Which Americas borrowers are actively seeking ECA finance?

•  What do our borrowers require from ECAs and financiers to get projects over the line?

•  What opportunities does nearshoring offer to Latin American countries, and what projects should we expect to see coming to market as a result of the trend?

•  How are borrowers coping with the high cost of funds in today’s market?

A topic that is in a constant state of excitement, both commercial buildout of charging infrastructure as well as fleet infrastructure continue to roll out across the Latin American markets. 

• What near (12 months) and far (2-5 years) goals are expected from countries and municipalities? 
• Assessing government support for the reworking of the region's transport assets
• What is the outlook for construction costs of new charging infrastructure?
• We've seen quite a few international financings. Why is USD funding attractive to concessionaires? What can the international market provide

ECAs continue to be a vital piece of the puzzle when it comes to securing deals in the Americas. This panel gathers international ECAs to consider:

•  What projects do our ECAs have their eyes on for 2024 and beyond?

•  How are ECAs responding to market calls to be more innovative and client led in their approach? Are more ECAs considering untied products for the Americas?

•  How are ECAs responding to the climate crisis? Are they seeking involvement in more sustainable projects, and is this always appropriate?

Not the most savoury of topics, the claims market can be shied away from. However, if clients are going to continue to purchase the product, they will need to know what happens when things go wrong. This session will give you an in-depth account of the state of the claims market in the Americas today, inviting you to share your thoughts with the room.

Having heard from the ECAs, it’s time to turn our attention to their customers: the exporters. In this panel, we quiz our exporters on:

• The effectiveness of ECA products on the market today

• What ECAs and commercial banks could do to better support exporters

• The unique challenges posed in the Americas market

Private insurance remains a vital tool for banks to manage risk and close vital transactions across the Americas. This intimate workshop invites users of the CPRI product to compare their experiences, share ideas, and workshop improvements.