The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) represents and campaigns for business. Our roots are local, but our reach is global.We’re owned by, and work for, a network of Chambers of Commerce that champion and support our members all across the UK and in countries and markets around the world.Our unique perspective gives us unparalleled insight into British and global business communities – every sector, every size, everywhere.They trust us to be their advocates, and we’re passionate about helping them trade and grow.Working together with Chambers, we drive change from the ground up – and our bottom line is helping companies, places and people achieve their potential.
Established in 1948, the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ, 在日英国商業会議所) is an exceptionally active and ever-expanding not-for-profit private membership organisation serving almost 1000 high-calibre members representing over 200 companies, via nine communications channels.
Open to members of all nationalities, we offer high-value events, productive networking and promotional opportunities, valuable information services, and access to influential institutions and individuals. One of the BCCJ's goals is the creation of trust and opportunities in bilateral Japan–UK business, which we believe can be achieved through the promotion of increased digital and technological innovation, proliferation of responsible business practices and greater diversity in a more inclusive workplace.
BEI is the leading business development network for UK-based companies exporting expertise in infrastructure, capacity building and international development services, particularly to fast-growing, emerging and developing international markets. BEI has successfully delivered this unique focus, working both through our networks and alongside the UK government and other stakeholders, for over 50 years.
About the Department for International Trade (DIT) DIT is the UK government’s department that helps businesses export, drives inward and outward investment, negotiates market access and trade deals, and champions free trade. We also secure UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment. We champion free trade by:
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is the voice of the UK food and drink industry, the largest manufacturing sector in the country. The UK food and drink industry accounts for 20% of the total manufacturing sector by turnover and employs over 430,000 people in the UK across 7,400 businesses. Our members range from global brands to ambitious, growing SME's, to sole traders and we represent companies from across all sectors of the industry. FDF members get access to a range of expertise and guidance including; Food safety & science concerns; trade & regulatory policy; nutrition & health; workforce & skills.
FinCity.Tokyo was founded by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in conjunction with private business including major financial institutions in order to promote and to continuously upgrade Tokyo’s financial ecosystem. With the aim of boosting the attractiveness of the capital’s financial markets and raising the city’s profile as a top-class global financial hub, FinCity. Tokyo conducts promotional activities including: disseminating knowlege; facilitating market entry/ networking domestically and internationally; attracting overseas financial companies to Japan, etc.
The Global Policy House (GPH) exists to close the digital divide ensuring that no one is left behind.GPH has been at the forefront of supporting organisations with their digital transformation journeys , educating and building digital skills in emergent technology areas such as Blockchain, AI, Cybersecurity and BigData. In addition to being one of Global Fintechs supporting the digital transition of large corporates, banks and governments from around the world particularly in Africa and other emeging markets. Global Policy House has been working with institutions including the World Trade Organisation, African Union, World Union of Small and Medium Enterprises , several Governments and Family offices to support greater undestanding around digital trade, blockchain and other emergent technology.The main goal is to evaluate, educate and empower through cutting edge emerging technology innovations providing digital, financing and policy solutions that are inclusive and sustainable. GPH has global coverage with partnerships spread across continents of the world and leading in Blockchain and other emerging technology developments globally.There are over 3 billion people without access to the internet, over 1 billion with no identity and more than 2 billion people excluded from the financial system-many unable to trade digitally and unequipped to deal with the digital world. The 4th Industrial revolution driven by technology is here to stay. GPH is at the forefront of solving some of these global challenges, working with global partners to help close the digital divide and support prosperity for all, building sustainable and inclusive digital futures.
Some of our upcoming programmes are as follows:
Introduction to Blockchain Jan 25th - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/126125509795 Feb 4th - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/128550862089 Digital Transformation for recovery Jan 18th https://www.eventbrite.com/e/126130741443 Feb 1 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/128551323469
For further information on some of our programmes please contact: info@thepolicyhouse.com.
Innovate Finance is an independent membership association that represents the UK's global FinTech community. Founded in 2014 and supported by the City of London and Broadgate, Innovate Finance is a not-for-profit that advances the country's leading position in the financial services sector by supporting the next generation of technology-led financial services innovators. More than 250 global members have joined the Innovate Finance ecosystem to date. These companies range from seed stage start-ups to global financial institutions and professional services firms. All benefit from Innovate Finance's leading position as a single point of access to promote enabling policy and regulation, talent development, and business opportunity and investment capital. By bringing together the most forward-thinking participants in financial services, Innovate Finance is helping create a global financial services sector that is more sustainable, more inclusive and better for everyone.
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The International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) is the worldwide trade association for companies, financial institutions and intermediaries engaged in trade and the origination, structuring, risk mitigation and distribution of trade debt. ITFA also represents the wider trade finance syndication and secondary market for trade assets. ITFA prides itself in being the voice of the secondary market for trade finance, whilst also focusing on matters that are relevant to the whole trade finance spectrum.
ITFA presently has more than 250 members, located in over 50 different countries. These are classified under a variety of business sectors, with the most predominant being the banking industry. Others include forfaiting, insurance underwriters, law firms, fintechs as well as other institutions having a business interest in the areas of Trade Finance and Forfaiting.To find out more about ITFA, please visit www.itfa.org or send an email on info@itfa.org.
The Japan Society is the leading independent body in the United Kingdom dedicated to the enhancement of the British-Japanese relationship. With a history stretching back to 1891, its members are committed to promoting deep and lasting understanding between our two countries.Membership of the Society is open to any individual or company which supports our mission; its strength lies in a broad-based membership with common goals. The Society offers a varied programme of events for members in business, arts & culture, lifestyle and education, with networking opportunities for individual and corporate members to meet and exchange ideas.Membership of the Japan Society also supports our activities to advance understanding of Japan in the UK, including through our educational outreach activities. Typically this involves support of teaching about Japan, its culture and language, in schools throughout the UK, as well as larger scale public events for children and families.
Since our establishment in 2014, Tokyoesque has become a trusted bridge between Japan and the UK, expanding out into other areas in Europe and Asia whilst forging ahead on industry-wide projects. We cover topics across multiple sectors, including sentiment and organisation of the Tokyo Olympics, semiotic deep dives for cosmetic brands, localisation of online gaming websites, and reporting on Japan’s fintech ecosystem. Everything we do remains true to our purpose, to deliver 'globally aware and curious' insights.
Trade Finance Global (TFG) is the leading trade finance platform. We assist companies to access trade and receivables finance facilities through our relationships with 270+ banks, funds and alternative finance houses.Our award winning educational resources serve an audience of 160k+ monthly readers (6.2m+ impressions) in print & digital formats across 187 countries, covering insights, guides, research, magazines, podcasts, tradecasts (webinars) and video.
UK Finance represents nearly 300 of the leading firms providing finance, banking, markets and payments-related services in or from the UK. UK Finance has been created by combining most of the activities of the Asset Based Finance Association, the British Bankers’ Association, the Council of Mortgage Lenders, Financial Fraud Action UK, Payments UK and the UK Cards Association. Our members are large and small, national and regional, domestic and international, corporate and mutual, retail and wholesale, physical and virtual, banks and non-banks. Our members’ customers are individuals, corporates, charities, clubs, associations and government bodies, served domestically and cross-border. These customers access a wide range of financial and advisory products and services, essential to their day-to-day activities. The interests of our members’ customers are at the heart of our work.
Founded in 2013, Industry Events Online (IEO) was established to help finance and financial services practitioners and other interested parties meet the professional standards expected of them from regulatory bodies and other institutions. Finding the most appropriate event or training course in the right location, on the right date, with the required CPD (Continual Professional Development) points or hours, and all within budget is no easy task, especially given strict industry deadlines and penalties. IEO presents delegates with an easy-to-use search facility allowing them to find and compare the most appropriate webinars, conferences, briefings, seminars, training courses and much more, quickly and effectively. This eliminates all the time-consuming effort and distraction of trawling through countless different websites and other channels, and the risk of getting it wrong. www.industryeventsonline.com