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EBRD steps up support in Belarus

31-08-16 / by Sofia Lotto Persio

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has arranged financing for several programmes in...

Banco Continental scores US$100mn loan

30-08-16 / by Sofia Lotto Persio

Banco Continental in Paraguay has received US$100mn syndicated loan co-arranged by the Dutch development bank...

Blockchain: diamond trade’s best friend?

24-08-16 / by Sofia Lotto Persio

The UAE-chaired Kimberley Process (KP) is considering using blockchain technology to enhance security in the...

IFC signs up Greek bank to trade finance programme

24-08-16 / by Sofia Lotto Persio

Eurobank has joined the International Finance Corporation (IFC)’s Global Trade Finance Programme (GTFP), scoring a...

Tensions grow between Burundi and Rwanda

17-08-16 / by Sofia Lotto Persio

Trade relations between the East African countries of Burundi and Rwanda have worsened following a...

African banks join ITC SheTrades Initiative

17-08-16 / by Sofia Lotto Persio

The International Trade Centre (ITC)’s SheTrades Initiative has received the support of African financial institutions,...

Gunvor secures US$200mn to upgrade refinery

17-08-16 / by Sofia Lotto Persio

Commodity trader Gunvor Group has received US$200mn in project financing from a group of European...

Turkish economy awaits lifting of Russian sanctions

10-08-16 / by Sofia Lotto Persio

Turkey is set to regain Russia as a commercial partner as Moscow prepares to lift...

Tanzanian solar energy provider secures US$18mn

10-08-16 / by Sofia Lotto Persio

Tanzania-based solar energy provider Off Grid Electric (OGE) has received a total funding of US$18mn...

JBIC financing goes green in the Philippines

10-08-16 / by Sofia Lotto Persio

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has established a credit line of up to...