Export & Agency Finance

Transcapitalbank secures IFC-led facility

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:31:48 GMT

Russian private bank Transcapitalbank has secured funds through an IFC-led facility to onlend to SMEs for foreign trade.

SERV appoints new chairman

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:50:46 GMT

The Swiss export credit agency, SERV, has appointed a new chairman and three new board members.

Development Bank of Belarus signs framework with AKA

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:00:46 GMT

The Development Bank of Belarus has signed a framework agreement for export credit support with AKA Ausfuhrkredit-Gesellschaft.

Development banks fund Nepal hydropower plant

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:09:36 GMT

A group of development banks are providing financing for the construction and operation of a hydropower plant in Nepal.

AfDB finances Lake Turkana wind project

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The African Development Bank has provided financing for the Lake Turkana wind project in Kenya.

IFC GTFP hits another milestone

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:34:47 GMT

The IFC’s Global Trade Finance Programme has hit another milestone, adding its 250th confirming bank.

US Ex-Im approves Oyu Tolgoi direct loan

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:28:41 GMT

US Ex-Im has approved $500 million to finance US exports for use in the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia as the project moves towards financial close.

Malaysia Exim ups support for Indonesian infra

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:26:08 GMT

The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia (Malaysia Exim) intends to support up to four infrastructure projects in Indonesia in 2013.

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar signs ECA and DFI agreements

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:17:12 GMT

Abu Dhabi renewable energy company Masdar has signed memorandums of understanding with the Export-Import Bank of the United States and the International Finance Corporation.

Belarus manufacturing boost with EBRD loan to rail sector

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:01:14 GMT

An EBRD loan to a JV in Belarus involving Stadler Rail will see the development of rolling stock production in the country.

Sri Lankan banks get IFC trade training

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

IFC helps banks strengthen trade finance expertise to support Sri Lankan entrepreneurs.

EBRD loan to Turkey boosts tractor production

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:54:28 GMT

The EBRD has provided financing to boost tractor production in Turkey.

EIB and AIB collaborate for Irish SMEs

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:06:37 GMT

The EIB and the AIB have started an investment fund for Irish SMEs.

Banorte-IXE appoints head of trade

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mexico’s Grupo Financiero Banorte-IXE has named its new head of trade finance.

Boeing: Capital markets support growing

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Boeing sees capital market support for aircraft financing growing as export credit agency solutions become less competitive.

ONDD backs Eutelsat loans

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Belgian export credit agency is backing a pair of loans to Eutelsat to finance the manufacture of a satellite and the purchase of a launcher.

Delta again benefits from Ex-Im support

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:53:31 GMT

US Ex-Im has approved a $45.5 million loan guarantee for a Brazilian airline maintenance contract by a Delta Airlines subsidiary supporting high-quality jobs in Atlanta.

US Ex-Im builds support for Senate hearings

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

US business groups and corporates are once again adding their support to the reauthorisation of the Export-Import Bank of the United States and the confirmation Fred Hochberg as its president.

EBRD: MoU signed with Borsa Istanbul

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:01:06 GMT

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has signed a memorandum of understanding with Borsa Istanbul.

EBRD: SME credit line arranged for Isbank

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:57:24 GMT

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing a credit line to Isbank to support for Turkish SMEs.