AmCham Slovakia

Join us to the Corporate Banking Forum to discuss the complexities of debt financing and exchange views on developments in Slovakia's financial sector over past 20 years.

This event brings together experts from various fields to discuss the significant improvements and challenges in corporate loan financing within Slovakia.

Debt financing, a crucial component of corporate finance, involves borrowing funds to be repaid with interest, typically through loans or bonds. In Slovakia, the market for debt financing has undergone substantial changes, influenced by economic shifts, regulatory updates, and global financial trends. Over the years, Slovakia has made notable progress in enhancing its debt management strategies, improving credit accessibility, and fostering a more resilient financial environment.

Agenda:

8:30 - Registration

9:00 - Opening Remarks

9:15 - Keynote Speech

• Mária Valachyová (Slovenská sporiteľňa)

9:30 - Panel 1: Banks' Perspectives on Changes in Corporate Loan Financing Over the Last 20 Years and their expectations for the future

10:20 - Break

10:30 - Panel 2: Lawyers' Perspectives on Changes in Corporate Loan Financing Over the Last 20 Years and their expectations for the future

11:20 - Break

11:30 - Panel 3: Sponsors' Perspectives on Changes in Corporate Loan Financing Over the Last 20 Years and their expectations for the future

12:20 - Closing Remarks