Sector - Export Finance & ECAs
Siemens wins US-backed sale to Korea
US company Siemens Energy has won a gas and steam turbine-generator sale to the Republic of Korea for a plant expansion, backed by a US$134.2mn US Ex-Im long-term loan guarantee.
US Ex-Im boosts exports to Turkish energy sector
US Ex-Im has approved a financing agreement with Turkey’s ministry of energy and natural resources to cooperate in financing US renewable energy exports to the country.
Berne Union remains upbeat on credit insurance
The Berne Union closed its semi-annual meeting in Helsinki, Finland on a tone of cautious optimism for global trade and investment.
US Ex-Im opens financing to Iraq
US Ex-Im will help finance short and medium-term sales of US exports to Iraqi buyers in both the public and private sectors.
Brockie leaves Citi
Patrick Brockie has left Citi to relocate to New Zealand with ANZ.
Export finance - a vital pillar for trade
Global heads of export finance argue that ECA-backed export finance will remain an important financing tool given the persistent market volatility.
Ivanhoe Mines appoints new MLAs
Three more institutions have won mandated lead arranger roles for Ivanhoe Mines’ Oyu Tolgoi project in Mongolia.
ANZ continues new staff uptake
Adding to its recent hires, ANZ has hired three more staff to its global structured asset and export finance team.
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.
US Ex-Im backs Indian energy plant
US Ex-Im could sign guarantees worth US$600mn for Reliance Power’s coal-fired power project and mine in Central India pending review.
Chinese group benefits from JBIC support
JBIC further supports eco projects by signing a memorandum of understanding with a Chinese environmental group.
Sace reaches Sub-Saharan milestone
Italy’s export credit agency Sace has revealed that it has reached a €1bn milestone of insured transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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.
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Singapore - October 5-6, 2010
2nd Annual Asia Trade & Export Finance Conference
London - November 3-4, 2010
2nd Annual West Africa Trade & Commodity Finance Conference
Cairo - November 10-11, 2010
3rd Annual North Africa Trade & Investment Conference
Gothenburg - November 18, 2010
3rd Annual Nordic Region Trade & Export Finance Forum
Dubai - February 15-16, 2011
8th Annual Middle East Trade & Export Finance Conference
