GTR Magazine - July/August 2011
GTR Magazine: July/August 2011
West Africa: Full of promise?
The conflict in Côte d’Ivoire has unsettled some investors, but not deterred those keen to capitalise on West Africa’s trading potential, writes Rebecca Spong.
A bumpy ride for commodity finance
Rising commodity prices mean an increased need for commodity finance, but does the bank market have enough capacity to support the ever-changing demand from trading houses and producers? Rebecca Spong reports.
Regulatory challenges remain high on the agenda
Global banking heads discuss the impact of the impending regulations on both the banks and their clients. Shannon Manders reports.
Keeping promises: Trade credit insurance
The issues of non-cancellable policies, providing consistent cover and finding new business were the central debating points at this year’s GTR trade credit insurance roundtable.
UK exports: On the up?
Trade and export financiers tell GTR that they are widening their support for UK exporters, writes Kevin Godier.
Nuclear fallout
The consequences of Japan’s nuclear crisis have thrust different energy sources into the spotlight. Michael Turner reports.
Forfaiters face an uncertain future
GTR garners the views of those active in the forfaiting and trade finance market, finding that uncertainty over regulations and the eurozone crisis are key concerns.
SCF tackles emerging market risk
Banks are looking to set up more supply chain finance programmes with buyers based in the emerging markets. Liz Salecka reports.
China: Turning down the heat
With the Chinese government implementing stringent anti-inflationary policies, Cybil Hui-ch en Chou assesses how this will affect trade finance business in the region.
Ready for take-off in India
Commodity trade finance hasn’t flourished in India, but this could be changing, argues Willem Klaassens.
Islamic finance: Dragging its feet
onventional banks are becoming capital constrained for trade finance, the Middle East is opening up to more regional trade: Islamic trade finance should be enjoying a surge of interest. But why has the growth been relatively slow? Nick Lord reports.
Chile checks out Asia
Chile’s lenders look east to ease exporters’ pain from the strengthening peso, writes Eleanor Wragg.
Asia Leaders in Trade 2011 results
GTR launched its first Asia Leaders in Trade Readers’ Poll this year, reflecting our increasing focus on the growing economies of the South Asia and Asia Pacific region.
