April 2009

The Credit Indaba is to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre for a two day conference on the 20^th & 21^st May. The theme of the Credit Indaba is “Critical thinking for critical times”. This is an absolute must for all levels of Credit personnel and will cover a number of credit related issues and credit innovations. It is the latest and most exciting new thinking approach to the credit industry in these times.

This event is hosted by the Institute of Credit Management (ICM) – a professional body that aims to enhance the status of the credit management profession. The Credit Indaba is to cover all areas of the political and economical spectrum that affects the way that business is done. There is a special focus on the elections and the current global credit crunch and how it affects the consumer and credit providers.

The following topics will be discussed with expert speakers in their fields:

• South Africa after the Elections: Future Imperfect

–        Tony Leon – Former leader of the Opposition Party (DA) & Political Analyst

• Skills shortages and its impact on business in South Africa

–        Dr. Azar Jammine – Economist with Econometrix

• It’s not what happens to you, it’s what you do about it!

–        Barry Blomkamp – One of SA’s foremost inspirational speakers and corporate entertainers

• The World and South Africa in the 2010’s

–        Clem Sunter – Author and an entertaining and informative speaker

• The Global Credit Crunch

–        Report from the UK and the European Union – Philip King – Director General of the Institute of Credit Management of the United Kingdom

• Biometrics and its impact on the Credit World

–        Dr. Louis Siebrits – CEO Capital Data

• Nyawo Ntathu – Three legs to Fraud Prevention within the Credit environment

–        Pat Cunningham – Executive Director of the South African Fraud Prevention Services

In addition, there will be a host of credit innovation talks from those renowned in the credit industry. King 111 Commission - changes from King 11 and its impact on business from a credit perspective will also be raised.

For more information about the Credit Indaba or to enrol for the ICM's National Certificate in Credit Management, please visit www.icmorg.co.za or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ..

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