Spotlight on South America

Unfortunately this event has been cancelled. Please contact us on 01753 870500 if you have any queries.

Date: 16/09/2010

Times: 13:30 - 16:30

Venue: Foxhills, Ottershaw, CHERTSEY, Surrey, KT16 0EL

Price: Please call 01753 870500 or see below for further information

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As part of a full day of events focusing on the Americas, this event will provide delegates with a chance to learn more about the wealth of opportunities available for UK businesses in the North America

Market Overview

Although more challenging and diverse than North America, there are great opportunities for those prepared to make the effort.

In South/Latin America there are various trading blocks the largest of which is Mercosur, known as the Common Market of South America it aims to facilitate freedom of movement for goods, services and people between its member states.

Four times as large as the EU, with a combined population of over 250 million people it accounts for in excess of three-quarters of the economic activity on the South American continent.

Markets such as Brazil, Chile and Argentina are already popular with UK businesses. Brazil has one of the world’s most rapidly developing economies, with a GDP per head that is greater than either India or China, making it a market too big to ignore. Chile is widely recognised as the best managed economy in South America, with UK exports totalling £478 million in 2009. The UK is the sixth largest investor in Argentina, investing over US $2 billion in the last three years.

The programme will include briefings from expert speakers who will be dispensing the vital information that is so important before tackling new export markets, with ample time for specific questions, meeting the experts and networking. Lunch will be provided.

Expert Panel includes: UK Trade & Investment – North & South America Specialists, HSBC Bank and Clyde & Co LLP

Please note: Bookings made for this event and the Spotlight on North America event are subject to a discount. Those businesses wishing to take advance of this discount need to book via the Customers Services Team on 01753 870500.