At the GTR Turkey 2023 Conference, organized by Global Trade Review with the support of Akbank, latest developments in trade and export finance were discussed by the industry leaders.
Supported by Akbank as co-platinum sponsor, GTR Turkey 2023 Conference, one of Turkey's leading events in the field of foreign trade and export finance, took place on October 11th at Fairmont Quasar Hotel Istanbul. The conference was an important meeting point for the trade finance industry, bringing together a diverse range of participants including multinational institutions, local companies, bankers, fintechs and investors.
GTR Turkey 2023 hosted a series of impressive panels addressing topics such as global trade trends, strategic financial priorities and alternatives, opportunities contributing to Turkey's economic growth, trade corridors and digitalization. Akbank leaders also took part in the conference as speakers and shared Akbank's experience in this critical area.
Mehtap Yılmaz, Senior Vice President of Cash Management and Trade Finance at Akbank, shared her views at the panel where current developments in digitalization in trade finance were discussed: "Today, they need fast, innovative payment and trade solutions to meet rapidly changing needs. Cash management and trade finance is one of the best areas where new technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain can be applied. Therefore banks, fintechs, corporates, regulators and all relevant parties in the trade ecosystem must continue to work together on digitalizing trade finance. As Akbank, we continue to support our customers with innovative products and services within the scope of our digitalization strategy."