Credit Agreements: When “Easy Credit” Becomes a Legal Nightmare
Credit grows businesses until it destroys cash flow. This session explains where credit agreements quietly turn into legal and financial disasters.
What will set you apart
By completing this course you will gain the following competencies
- What legally counts as a credit agreement
- When regulation applies and why it matters
- How interest and penalties increase exposure
- What happens when credit goes into default
- Why recovery often fails
- Where professionals get blamed
Event breakdown
- What makes an agreement “credit”
- Key legal requirements
- Interest, fees, and penalties
- Default and breach consequences
- Enforcement challenges
- Consumer vs business credit
- Common failures
- Risk reduction
Description
Presenters

Heynes Kotze — Heynes Kotze is the Head of Legal Services at CIBA and an admitted attorney of the High Court with rights of appearance in the superior courts. With extensive experience in litigation and legal advisory roles, Heynes specialises in guiding professionals through complex regulatory compliance (including FIC requirements) before issues arise. He is known for his creative problem-solving, helping firms turn compliance challenges into practical opportunities for growth.
You will earn a certificate
On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 2 CPD units in Other.
Requirements
- Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
- Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser