Canning House is partnering with Citi to host the second edition of their joint UK-Latin American Finance Conference at Citi’s London headquarters. As the only regional conference dedicated to Latin America during UK FinTech Week, this event will showcase the unique partnerships between the UK, a global financial hub and green finance leader, and Latin America, a key emerging market and fintech frontier.
Conference
UK-Latin American Finance: Connecting Markets, Powering Growth
- Thursday 1 May 2025
- Citigroup Centre, 33 Canada Square, London, E14 5LB
- 16:00 - 18:45 BST + networking
This conference will explore how collaborative financial solutions can lay the foundation for shared prosperity between the UK and Latin America. It will bring together experts from fintech, emerging markets, export finance, and asset management.
The first panel will explore how London can provide a platform for Latin American companies and governments to attract investment and access international markets. The speakers will explore the latest trends opportunities in Brazil and the UK. With Brazil preparing to lead the global climate agenda at COP30, it is, also, a timely opportunity to build on the successful track record of UK-Latin American collaboration in climate finance, from sustainable bonds to carbon markets. Offering leading sustainable finance expertise and access to internationally-orientated capital, participants will consider why Latin America should look to London to finance its ambitious climate goals and the protection of its unique biodiversity.
The second panel will showcase the critical role of export finance and local currency funding in strengthening trade and investment flows between the UK and Latin America. In light of the UK’s recent accession to the CPTPP, export finance solutions offer essential tools for both regions to capitalise on new opportunities, diversify, and expand trade relationships. Amid technological advances and economic volatility, the discussion will, also, assess the impact of innovative financial mechanisms in unlocking opportunities within Latin America’s high-growth sectors and allowing the region to reach its full potential.
The conference's keynote speech will be delivered by The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Alastair King of the Queenhithe Ward.
Register today to make sure you don't miss out on this gathering of UK-Latin American financial expertise.
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UK-Latin America: Connecting Markets, Powering Growth
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Guests’ arrival and registration
16:00 - 16:30
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Welcoming remarks
Santiago Silva Restrepo, Senior Vice President, Transportation and Industrials Credit Underwriting – Citi
Jeremy Browne, CEO - Canning House
16:30 - 16:50
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Panel one: From Financial Centres to Innovation Hubs: Strengthening UK-Latin America Ties for Global Growth
This panel will explore how Latin American businesses and governments can leverage London’s role as a leading global financial centre, while also showcasing Latin America’s growing influence as a key emerging market, climate leader, and fintech innovator.
Jorge Rubio Nava, Global Head of Social Finance – Citi
Oliver King, Sustainable Investing Product Specialist – Fusion by JP Morgan
Luis Jiménez-McInnis, Representative, Office in Europe – Inter-American Development Bank
Tom Duff Gordon, Vice President International Policy - Coinbase
Moderator: Mark Simpson, Partner – Baker McKenzie
16:50 - 17:35
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Keynote speech - Growth Unleashed
The Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman Alastair King of the Queenhithe Ward
Introduced by Baroness Hooper CMG, Honorary Vice-President and former Honorary President – Canning House
17:35 - 17:50
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Panel Two: Finance in Action: Innovating Export Finance and Local Currency Funding Solutions for UK-Latin America Connectivity
This session will explore the critical role of export finance and local currency funding in strengthening trade and investment flows between the UK and Latin America, particularly in the context of recent developments in trade agreements including the UK’s accession to the CPTPP. The panel will examine how such innovative financial solutions can unlock new opportunities, mitigate currency risks, and drive sustainable economic growth across both regions.
Fernanda Juppet, CEO – Cryptomarket
Juan Jimenez Perez, Director Latin America – ERG International
Kieran Curtis, Head of EM Local Currency Debt – Aberdeen Asset Management
Horacio Liendo, Head of Legal – Mercado Libre
Moderator: Tom Redfern, Founder and Senior Partner – Redfern Legal
17:50 - 18:35
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Closing remarks
Inma Ballester Garcia, Managing Director Head of Portfolio Solutions UK, Europe and MEA – Citi Investment Management
Jeremy Browne, CEO – Canning House
18:35 - 18:45
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Networking Reception
18:45 - 19:30
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