Region - Western Europe
PrimeRevenue appoints SCF exec
PrimeRevenue has appointed Oliver Belin as business development executive at its Europe office.
Bryant joins Deutsche's UK trade team
Jeff Bryant has joined Deutsche Bank as director within the trade finance UK team. He will be based in London.
London set to become Rmb trading centre
London is set to become an offshore trading centre for Rmb after chancellor George Osborne signed a deal with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority this week.
France's downgrade 'already reflected in the market'
France and Austria have lost their AAA ratings and have been downgraded by Standard & Poor’s to AA +.
Euro woes increase UK trade deficit
The UK’s trade deficit remains volatile as the latest data from the Office of National Statistics shows another rise in figures.
Equinox Global makes new hire
ABCIB names new management team
ABC International Bank has restructured its management team in London.
Atlantic Forfaiting appoints new CEO
After 40 years in the market Peter Dornauer has retired from his position as CEO at Atlantic Forfaiting Company, based in Zurich.
UK exporters cite non-payment as biggest risk
UK exporters report that the fear of not getting paid for goods and services is the main barrier to exporting, according to research from NatWest and RBS.
Thomas Cooper expands marine team
International law firm Thomas Cooper has appointed two new partners, Enrique Navarro and Ernesto Rivera to its marine team in Madrid.
Berne Union warns against EU indecision
Today’s summit held in Brussels by the leaders of the European Union will propose solutions to Europe’s sovereign debt crisis.
German banks prepare syndication
International wind farm developer Wpd has launched a €1.2mn credit facility into the syndication market with the help of three German banks.
Norway's Exportfinans winds down
Following Moody's seven-notch downgrade of Norway’s Exportfinans, its largest owners and the Norwegian government have decided to wind down the company.
Europe "must expand international trade"
Despite the dismal economic climate, European trade is set to grow 77% by 2025.
ECGD has a rethink
UK export credit agency ECGD is now operating under the name UK Export Finance due to feedback from small and medium-sized enterprises.
