Partnering to win
Cash, trade and logistics are increasingly converging. Unexpectedly then, JPMorgan and Vastera have got together to offer comprehensive global trade management solutions covering physical and financial supply chain ma
With the annual International Forfaiting Conference (IFC) taking place this month in Barcelona, GTR thought it would be a good time to reflect on the year to date for the market and look ahead at risk appetite and perception.
As we approach this year's IFA conference in Barcelona, John Franck takes an in-depth look at the different software solutions available to exporters, banks and
China's a tough market to crack for outsiders. What would therefore induce a foreigner to remain in the country after a stint with several foreign banks and set up his own advisory business largely aimed at helping local businesses and banks in trade and
Countertrade in its various incarnations has declined in use greatly since the fall of the Soviet bloc. The only vibrant sector of the market appears to be defence offsets, as Helen Castell investigates.
Counter
The latest annual financing for Ghana Cocoa Board has closed - with the margin slightly down on last year and with a 45% oversubscription. Rupert Sayer takes a look at Sub-Saharan Africa’s biggest non-oil trade financing.
Latin America offers such vast opportunities for financiers and traders that it can never be ignored. How annoying then that the region seems constantly dogged by economic and political crises.
The liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector worldwide has a promising future for project financiers and developers, according to John E Hehir , Director at project advisory house Taylor-DeJongh, boosted largely by a ravenous US appetite for the
The North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) has been good for Mexico. It has meant more trade with the US and more prosperity. But Mexico has to clean up its act in many areas and keep growing its economy - otherwise it will lose out to othe
Changing direction
Is Mexico finally leaving its southern neighbours behind for good Trevor Utting , head of research at Moorgate Group, seems to think so, although there is some way to go.
An investme
IMF bail-outs have been easing Argentina’s pain somewhat and have caused a slight economic upturn. However, the IMF and international community still want to see more structural changes in the country, as Jan Mekenkamp , director at
According to Elena Anankina and Rachel Goult of ratings agency Standard & Poor’s , the fundamentals are in place ' though the risks remain.
Shell Oil's announcement that it will invest US$10 billion in the Sakh
Growing niche market
Serbia and Bosnia active and developed trade markets Yes, really. Deals are regularly being financed in the region - mostly on the imports side. And as privatisation and deregulation continue, a lot more deal o
Latin America outperforms
Gains throughout July and August have lifted the LTP Trade Finance Index, the independent total return index covering the trade finance asset class. Brazil and Turkey have led the charge.
Hard bargains
It's Turkish season again, as a wave of Turkish bank loans have hit the market. Ever-popular, such borrowings illustrate other banks' appetite for Turkish risk, especially as margins have remained tight and steady an
UK exporters are depressed. Although a stronger euro has provided some respite, UK Inc is not a happy place. Rupert Sayer talks to several UK exporters and banks to hear why. ECGD may want to cover its ears!
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Banks are jostling for a stake in South Africa’s promising renewable energy sector. Will this be the next best thing for the project finance market, asks GTR deputy editor Shannon Manders?
