Region - Americas
Wells Fargo introduces new global banking group
Wells Fargo has launched a new US-based division to support the financing needs of multinational companies.
Opic names new leadership team
Elizabeth Littlefield, president and CEO of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (Opic), has revealed the agency’s new leadership team.
BNDES funds shipping sector
Brazil’s BNDES has approved a US$1.5bn loan to Petrobras’s transport arm for the acquisition of seven tanker vessels.
Obama's goal draws closer
The US is on track to the goal of doubling US exports in five years according to new figures released by the county’s commerce department.
EDC invests in Africa fund first
In a first for the export credit agency, Export Development Canada will invest up to US$20mn into an African fund.
Chadbourne set for Sao Paulo
Law firm Chadbourne and Parke is preparing to strengthen its Latin America offering by opening a new office in São Paulo.
SNR poaches top ExxonMobil lawyer
US-based law firm Sonnenschein Nath and Rosenthal (SNR) has poached veteran ExxonMobil lawyer Carter Simpson.
Brazil and the US forge new link
Brazil’s BNDES and US Ex-Im have signed a framework agreement designed to promote investments and projects in Brazil.
CIT announces strong TF offering
New York-based business lender CIT has announced that it has opened around US$2.5bn in new lines of credit.
Colombia's Banacol secures export financing
Colombian fruit producer and exporter Banacol has won an oversubscribed US$32.5mn export finance facility.
Rosemount secures syndication for Banco Pine
US-based Rosemount Capital has successfully syndicated an oversubscribed trade loan for Brazil’s Banco Pine.
Russia and US forge stronger ties
Russia’s VEB and the US Ex-Im have signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate US exports to Russia.
US Ex-Im on track to meet Obama's goal
Figures released by US authorities reveal that the US is on track to meet President Obama’s goal of doubling exports.
Canadian confidence rising says EDC
Confidence among Canadian exporters is rising, according to a new survey report issued by Canada’s Export Development Canada.
ONDD renews Alcatel-Lucent partnership
Belgium’s export credit agency ONDD has renewed its existing partnership with telecommunications provider Alcatel-Lucent.

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