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SUMMARY:Mitigating Risk\, Maximizing Trade: Strategies in Trade Finance for Global Engagement
DESCRIPTION:The Canada China Business Council (CCBC) is pleased to host a morning event titled Mitigating Risk\, Maximizing Trade: Strategies in Trade Finance for Global Engagement\, on November 25 in Vancouver. \nThis event will bring together financial experts\, business leaders\, and exporters to explore the shifting trans-pacific trade landscape\, China’s role in Canada’s diversification strategy\, and the practical tools companies can leverage to manage risk and expand internationally. \nAs global markets evolve\, Canadian businesses are reassessing their export strategies. Participants will hear fresh economic perspectives\, receive insights into trade finance and foreign exchange\, and explore real-world examples of how companies are navigating change. \nWhether you’re a seasoned exporter or just starting to explore new markets\, take advantage of this opportunity to gain actionable guidance and valuable connections to help strengthen your business in China and beyond. \nDate: Tuesday\, November 25th\, 2025 \nTime: 8:00 – 10:30 AM PST \nLocation: RBC Royal Bank of Canada\, EDR – 36 Floor\, 1055 West Georgia St. Vancouver\, BC V6E 3S5 \nAgenda: \n8:00 AM PST: Registration and networking \n8:30 AM PST: Remarks\, Presentations\, Q&A \n\nEconomic recovery in uncertain times – Robert Hogue\, Assistant Chief Economist\, RBC Royal Bank of Canada\nNavigating Trade Finance in Uncertain Times – Andy McCaughren\, Senior Business Development Manager\, Trade Finance\, RBC Royal Bank of Canada\nFX Risk in Canada-China Transactions – Joanne Carnell\, Director\, Fixed Income & Currencies\, RBC Capital Markets\n\n10:30 AM PST: Event ends \nTickets: \n\nCCBC Members: $25 + tax\nNon-Members: $100 + tax\n\nClick here to register \n  \nRefund and Cancellation Policy:\nPayment is non-refundable unless the Canada China Business Council cancels the event. \n \nSpeakers: \n  \n \nJoanne Carnell\nDirector\, Fixed Income & Currencies\nRBC Capital Markets \nJoanne Carnell is a Director with RBC Capital Markets and manages the Vancouver Middle Markets Foreign Exchange desk. She has been with RBC since 2009. Joanne provides foreign exchange trading\, advice and risk management strategies for RBC clients. Prior to joining RBC\, Joanne spent 10 years trading foreign exchange\, bonds and equities for an institutional investment manager. Joanne holds a BA from the University of British Columbia and is a CFA charter-holder. \n  \n\nRobert Hogue\nAssistant Chief Economist\nRBC Royal Bank of Canada \nRobert Hogue is responsible for providing analysis and forecasts on the Canadian housing market and provincial economies. His publications include Housing Trends and Affordability\, Provincial Outlook and provincial budget commentaries. In his functions\, he is frequently called to comment on the economy\, both internally within RBC and externally with clients and the media. \nRobert joined RBC in May 2008 after spending 15 years with another Canadian financial institution as a senior economist specializing in industrial analysis. At the outset of his career\, he spent four years as an economist with Ontario Hydro\, where he specialized in industrial and macroeconomic analysis. Robert holds a Master’s degree in economics from Queen’s University and a Bachelor’s degree from Université de Montréal. \n  \n \nJoyce Lee\nPartner and Chair of Asia Group\nMcCarthy Tétrault LLP \nJoyce brings a unique perspective to her practice\, skillfully uniting Canadian companies seeking Chinese investors with Chinese companies looking to expand into North America. She also regularly advises corporate executives in the financial sector about taking advantage of opportunities and navigating risk. \nBorn and raised in Hong Kong and with over 20 years experience working in the North American marketplace\, Joyce has both the cultural and business skills necessary to view potential deals from each party’s perspective. Her communication skills – she speaks English\, Mandarin and Cantonese fluently – smoothly guide Asian companies into Canada\, including joint ventures in mining and other natural resources sectors; and\, the technology\, life science and real estates industries. \nJoyce earned her BA (Hons) (Jurisprudence) in 1989 and her MA in 1996 from Oxford University\, England. Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales in 1992 and Hong Kong in 1993\, she was called to the British Columbia bar in 1995 and practised in London\, England and Hong Kong before joining us in our Vancouver office in 1994. Joyce’s professional affiliations include serving as the Legislative Liaison of the Canadian Bar Association\, Securities Law section; the Law Society of England and Wales; the Law Society of Hong Kong; the Law Society of British Columbia; the Canadian Bar Association; the Canada-China Business Council and the Hong Kong-Canada Business Association. \nAs Chair of the firm’s Asia Group and a regular speaker at conferences and seminars focused on business from China and the Asia Pacific region\, Joyce has earned an international reputation as an authority in her field. \n  \n \nAngelina Li\nVice-President\, North Shore\, Commercial Financial Services\nRBC Royal Bank of Canada \nAngelina Li is the Vice President of Commercial Financial Services at RBC\, where she leads a team supporting businesses across a wide range of industries in Greater Vancouver. In her current role\, Angelina empowers her team to drive client growth by delivering tailored financial solutions – including M&A\, commercial real estate financing\, cash management\, foreign exchange\, and trade finance. \nPrior to her current position\, Angelina served as Vice President in RBC’s Corporate Client Group\, where she specialized in arranging syndicated loan solutions for Canadian private companies and small-cap publicly traded companies. Earlier\, she led a nationally top-ranked team as Vice President\, Financing Specialists\, earning the RBC Leadership Award for her outstanding contributions. \nOutside of work\, Angelina volunteers as a Mentor with the UBC Executive Mentorship Program\, where she supports immigrant students in finding their career path and navigating professional opportunities in Canada. She is fluent in English and Mandarin and passionate about giving back to the community. Angelina holds a Master of Business Administration with studies at the Sauder School of Business\, University of British Columbia\, and completed exchange programs at Yale School of Management and the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in Finance and Entrepreneurship from UBC. \n  \n\nAndy McCaughren\nDirector\, Trade Finance\nRBC Royal Bank of Canada \nAndy has over 20 years’ experience in structuring Trade Finance and working capital facilities for a wide range of industries. \nHe has worked with clients from start-up level to international corporates in both his native London (UK) for HSBC and RBC in Canada\, where he currently works with businesses in BC and the Prairies advising on international trade strategy\, risk mitigation\, and cash flow optimization. \n  \n \nBeau Olmstead\nVice President\, Commercial Financial Services\nRBC Royal Bank of Canada \nBeau has been with RBC Royal Bank since 1997\, engaged in both the commercial banking and capital markets sides of financial services. He has covered many sectors including residential and commercial real estate construction\, industrial manufacturing\, consumer retail\, diversified industries\, health\, and the public sector. Beau currently leads the Commercial Banking business for RBC in the Richmond / South Delta markets. \nBeau is a member of various associations: Director of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Association – BC Division (Policy Committee member); past Director of the Delta Chamber of Commerce (Chair – Governance Committee; Finance Committee member); past Board Member/Treasurer of the South Delta Minor Hockey Association; and past hockey coach. \nBefore joining RBC in Victoria\, Beau completed his Bachelor of Commerce degree\, specializing in International Business\, at the University of Victoria\, in conjunction with Kanagawa University in Yokohama\, Japan. In addition\, Beau completed his Master of Business Administration at Royal Roads University. \nBeau lives in Tsawwassen with his wife and two young adult children. \n  \nClick here to register \nPhotography/Filming: By taking part in this event\, you grant the Canada China Business Council full rights to use any images resulting from photography/video filming.
URL:https://ccbc.com/zh-hans/event/mitigating-risk-maximizing-trade-strategies-in-trade-finance-for-global-engagement/
LOCATION:RBC Royal Bank of Canada\, EDR – 36 Floor\, 1055 West Georgia St.\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6E 3S5\, Canada
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