This panel presentation will bring together experts in international business from the law and banking fields to discuss a variety of payment and banking issues that arise in international transactions. The ultimate reward for successfully penetrating foreign markets is to earn a profit from your sales. However, getting paid often proves to be one of the greatest challenges when selling your products abroad. This panel will explain how to protect yourself when entering into international transactions. The risk from the fluctuation of currency values will also be discussed – as well as other banking matters that businesses face when venturing into foreign transactions.

1. International Banking and Payment Systems How to Move Money, Get Paid, and Manage Currency Risk in the Global Marketplace Matthew Kuchta Fifth Third Bank Melissa Sullivan Fifth Third Bank Mark Sundahl Cleveland State University Yormick & Associates