WELCOME MESSAGE BY PRESIDENT/CEO OF CGC MALAYSIA

Selamat datang to all members and friends of the Asian Credit Supplementation Institution Confederation (ACSIC) to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!

Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC Malaysia) is proud to host the 27th ACSIC Training Programme 2017 (ATP 2017). The ATP 2017 is one of the best platform for us to share and exchange knowledge in view of the developments as well as the challenges faced by our industry.

I was pleased to note that 46 delegates are in attendance from countries including Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Thailand.

Have a productive training session and enjoy your stay in Malaysia!

Thank you.

Mohd Zamree Mohd Ishak
President/CEO
Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia

WELCOME MESSAGE BY ORGANISING COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

On behalf of Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC Malaysia), I am pleased to welcome all participants from 10 ACSIC member countries to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the 27th ACSIC Training Programme 2017- an annual programme which runs from 24th to 27th September here at Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur.

In total, we have 46 participants to collectively lead us through an exploration of this conference theme: "Credit Supplementation Institutions: Going Beyond Guarantee for SMEs". We have created a microsite that will showcase all information pertaining to the 27th ATP 2017.

Each of the three days of the conference starting from 25th-27th September, will focus on interesting topics pertaining to the credit supplementation institutions as well as the industry, as a whole.

We encourage you to participate in the discussions and hope the programme helps in the exchange of information and development of new collaborations.

As a part of the agenda, we are also organising city tour within Kuala Lumpur and also a full-day visit to the historical state of Malacca, on the final day of the programme.

We look forward to engaging with all of you to produce a thoughtful set of works that can guide our endeavours for the coming years.

Mohd Reza Mohd Hatta
Chairman
27th ATP Organising Committee

About ATP

ACSIC Training Program (ATP) is a tailor-made program for working-level officers of Asian Credit Supplementation Institution Confederation (ACSIC) member institutions, that serves as a platform for knowledge sharing, information exchange and derive innovative ideas to bring the credit guarantee industry to the next level.

The country host of ATP is determined at the Chief Delegates Meeting during the ACSIC Conference: two (2) years prior to the hosting year. The first ATP was held from July 15-24, 1990 in Seoul, Korea, under the auspices of Korea Credit Guarantee Fund themed "The Credit Guarantee System and Characteristics of Economic and Social System of Each Member Country." For the year 2017, Malaysia is given the privilege to hold the hosting baton. The theme for 27th ATP 2017 is, "Credit Supplementation Institutions: Going Beyond Guarantee for SMEs."

The rationale behind the chosen theme is to enhance the sustainability of credit supplementation institutions, in view of the increasing challenges faced by these institutions in the ever-changing SME financing eco-system. This year’s ATP will strengthen the role of credit supplementation institutions, explore the avenues in which these Institutions could venture into, in order to remain relevant and competitive going forward.

A total of 14 member institutions from 10 countries are participating in the ATP 2017 namely Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Thailand. As per the usual tradition, the ATP 2017 will see the delegates presenting a paper from their country perspective in relation to the selected theme, followed by a field trip to some interesting tourist choice spots, upon completion of the Training Program.

ACSIC Member Countries

About CGC Malaysia

Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Berhad (CGC Malaysia), is a limited company that was established on the 5th of July 1972 and falls under the purview of its largest shareholder, Bank Negara Malaysia (Central Bank of Malaysia).

As an institution that is dedicated towards the growth of the small and medium enterprises SMEs; CGC Malaysia’s main objective is to play a vital development role in supporting the country’s economic development agenda, by assisting the marginal but, potentially viable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to grow and succeed.

At CGC Malaysia – it is not just about playing the role of a guarantor.

CGC Malaysia’s mission is to enhance the viability of SMEs through the provision of products and services at competitive terms and with the highest degree of professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness.

CGC Malaysia’s commitment towards the development of the Malaysian SME sector is clearly illustrated in its wide range of services which includes the provision of loan guarantees, direct financing and also advisory services through its Developmental Programme. The Developmental Programme is aimed at equipping the SMEs with the information and knowledge required as well as to create the opportunity for greater market access and achieve higher level of success in their business.

CGC Malaysia has also established a subsidiary, the Credit Bureau Malaysia (CBM) to assist Malaysian SMEs in obtaining their credit information, credit rating services and in building up their credit history and track record to enhance their credibility and bankability.

CGC Malaysia has 16 branches that are strategically located all over Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak. On a local stand, CGC Malaysia, has seventeen (17) Commercial Banks, fifteen (15) Islamic banks and seven (7) Development Financing Institutions participating in its guarantee schemes.

To date, CGC Malaysia has availed over 445,000 guarantees and financing, to the SMEs worth over RM 63.0 billion.