China Leasing Summit 2010 – Innovation & Growth
8-9 July 2010
Swissôtel Beijing, Hong Kong Macau Centre, Beijing, China
The Chinese leasing market recorded massive annual growth of 61 per cent in 2009 despite the global economic downturn. In 2010, the leasing industry is enjoying further significant development with a sharp increase in demand for construction equipment, transportation, medical equipment, IT and other assets.
Nevertheless, there are ongoing challenges and problems, which should be solved or see an improvement during the course of 2010. These issues include VAT reform; the registration and tracking of leased assets; the identification of experienced partners; effective credit evaluation and determination of leasing “price”; and the management of second-hand equipment.
China’s largest annual commercial Leasing Summit will hear Alan Leesmith, an Alta Principal, and Derek Soper, IAA-Advisory Chairman, who once again will be returning to Beijing, give a joint presentation aimed at actively engaging the audience in the debate. Frequent visitors to China, they will share their expertise and knowledge of major leasing markets given that the Chinese leasing industry will inevitably expand and grow beyond its borders.
Alan and Derek will set the scene, for encouraging discussion, on how the leasing industry is evolving globally, examining four distinct and different strategies and their impact on the conduct of leasing business. They will also dissect these differing business models, considering product delivery and customer retention/relations in particular.
Alan and Derek will stress the increasing significance of the Manufacturers’ Captives sector, drawing on their expertise as administrators of the proactive European Captives Forum - the formal trade association uniting manufacturers’ leasing/finance companies - which addresses the opportunities, challenges and issues facing Captives and champions their cause.
Given that the European Union is China’s largest trading partner, Alan and Derek will highlight the opportunities for the many Chinese manufacturers that export into the EU, as well as into other major markets.
The 2009 China Leasing Summit attracted over 250 delegates from more than 100 businesses. This year’s programme includes eminent speakers from both Government and Business and spans a wide range of informative topics and guidance necessary for successfully navigating leasing in China and exploring opportunities beyond China’s borders.
Further information is available on the dedicated site.
