A delegation of 29 bankers from eight commercial banks and two officials from the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) attended the ICC Academy Supply Chain Finance Summit 2025 held in Singapore on 22–23 October.
The participation was organized by ICC Bangladesh, which partnered with ICC Academy as an event partner, according to a release.
The delegation was led by Ataur Rahman, secretary general of ICC Bangladesh. The Summit, inaugurated by John Denton, secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), brought together over 150 global leaders in trade, finance, policy, and technology.
The central theme of this year’s Summit was “Rebuilding Trust, Driving Innovation: The Future of Supply Chain Finance in a Fragmented World.”
The two-day event offered practical insights into navigating rising geopolitical tensions, digital disruptions, and the growing need for sustainability and transparency in global trade.
Speakers and panelists explored critical issues such as restoring trust and governance within increasingly complex supply chains, managing liquidity amid volatile markets, and addressing challenges posed by tighter credit conditions and rising interest rates.
They also discussed the evolving funding landscape, highlighting how global banks are reassessing risk while alternative lenders and digital platforms are expanding access to working capital.
Technological innovation was another key focus, with experts emphasizing the transformative role of blockchain, artificial intelligence, and digital documentation in enhancing efficiency and risk management in trade and supply chain finance.
A special session titled “The New SCF Playbook” examined strategies for multinational companies and financial institutions responding to trade fragmentation, tariffs, and policy shifts.
The Summit concluded with discussions on the future of trade finance careers, the skills required for an evolving financial ecosystem, and a debate on whether decentralized finance (DeFi) poses a threat or opportunity to traditional financial systems.
The event reaffirmed ICC Academy’s commitment to setting global standards and equipping trade professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complexities of modern supply chains.