Fiona Boal, Vice
President, FAR,
New York
DonaldTillman,
Senior Equity Analyst,
SAM Sustainable
Asset Management,
Zurich
Stephanie Lowe,
Analyst, FAR, Australia
Pierre-Jean Esmieu-
Fournel, Vice
President, Food
Agribusiness, Rl, Paris
Enrico Monreale, Assistant Director, Credit, Rl,
London
David Daniël, Director, Credit Department, Rl, London
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'We've been discussing
trade policies. Regardless of
country, trade policy is an
issue on everyone's mind,
particularly those involved
in importing and exporting
agri-products. At the trade
policy round table, FAR and
commercial people were
updated on the policies of
the World Trade
Organization and how the
big countries are playing
their cards in the current
Doha round. This was ali
funnelled towards what it
means for us, our clients and
newopportunities.'
Tm excited to see that
Rabobank addresses the
risks and opportunities of
the water debate. I think
these round tables are very
productive. The goal is to
put dollar figures to the
challenges. I believe if
Rabobank takes the lead
with regards to water
challenges and agri-
banking then they will truly
be leaders in this industry.'
'Water management is an
area that is increasingly
talked aboutand
potentially an area of
knowledge that we need to
build within the bank.
From the discussions we
have drawn together some
conclusions about how to
further our knowledge in
commercially relevant
ways. FAR will be looking
to tie-in with the water
project that the economics
division will be working on
with the World Business
Council for Sustainable
Development. The
discussions have been
about education, so we
also invited outside
speakers, to present issues
and insights on a global
and regional basis.'
'The presentation I attended was about multinational companies.
Knowing about other companies will definitely help me assess
UK corporates against European corporates. It's been a learning
experience.'
'These discussions are ideal for meeting Relationship Managers and Industry Specialists. I'm
convinced that the contacts l've made today will be beneficial in the future. For example, l've been
speaking to a FAR expert on dairy and as I'm currently working on a dairy deal, l'll be following up
with him further.'
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