GTR Magazine - January/February 2012
GTR Magazine: January/February 2012
Leaders in trade results 2011
GTR is happy to announce the results of its annual Leaders in Trade 2011 readers’ poll.
Over 6,000 votes have been casted during the last month for banks, financial institutions, insurers and brokers.
The awards aim to highlight achievements in specific geographical regions and particular product lines.
GCC: Just out of reach
Financing availability for the GCC region is delicately poised as eurozone events begin to exert a wider toll, writes Kevin Godier.
SCF: Taking the next step
As supply chain finance programmes grow in size, scale and geographic coverage, banks are looking for ways to diversify risks and attract additional liquidity. Liz Salecka reports.
Nordic review: Holding the fort
As the Nordic region braces itself for the full force of the European crisis, bankers and corporates debate whether the trade finance industry is prepared for what lies ahead.
Looking for support in Sub-Sahara
As liquidity from Europe dries up, Sub-Saharan Africa will look to its own financial institutions as well as those in China to support trade flows, writes Sarah Rundell.
Sierra Leone steams ahead
The first shipments of iron ore have left Sierra Leone, heralding a new era of growth for the West African nation. Paige McClanahan reports from Freetown.
Propping up African infrastructure
Now more than ever, export credit agencies are needed to support infrastructure development in Sub-Saharan Africa, argues Sarah Rundell.
Pat on the back for Panama
Panama’s economy is reaching a defining moment in its development, offering new prospects for trade and infrastructure financing. Ingrid Norton reports.
China: Against all odds
Despite international concerns over wavering Chinese stability, trade finance bankers are prepared to take on the precarious situation, writes Shannon Manders.
Australia: The right place, the right time
Australia’s banks are gaining ground in Asia as European players lessen their activity in the region, writes Laura Benitez.
Rich pickings in Brazil
Brazil is primed to become a global agricultural superpower as trade flows to china and other Asian countries increase. Trade banks are eager to capitilise on this trend, writes Rebecca Spong.
A soft spot for Brazil
Although trade finance pricing is beginning to creep up, the Brazilian banking sector is still well-placed to support the trade finance needs of the country’s exporters, writes Rebecca Spong.
Russian banks gain ground
Both state-backed and private Russian banks are increasing their capacity for trade financing, while other players retreat from the market. Rebecca Spong reports.
Africa: Prepared for the worst
Is Africa equipped to deal with the turmoil that continues to encroach upon its financial sector? Members of GTR’s Africa editorial board gather to discuss.
