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Export credit coalition accused of ‘backsliding’ on fossil fuel support

A coalition of European governments has failed to agree on a common approach to ending export credit agency (ECA) support for fossil fuel projects …

Europe / 09-11-22 / by Jacob Atkins

EBRD kickstarts supply chain finance framework with Santander partnership

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has developed a framework to make financing more affordable for smaller suppliers, starting with the launch …

Europe / 01-11-22 / by Jenny Messenger

Ukraine grain exports face vessel backlog as concerns grow over Black Sea initiative

Authorities responsible for the safe export of Ukrainian grain from Black Sea ports are working to clear a backlog of vessels awaiting inspection, as …

Europe / 26-10-22 / by John Basquill

Young BExA-GTR award winners “driving huge change” for exports

Ronan Finnegan and Harry Kimberley-Bowen, co-founders of wearable technology company spacebands, are the winners of the 16th BExA-GTR Young Exporter of the Year Award …

Europe / 26-10-22 / by Jenny Messenger

Citi, EKF put wind in Enel’s sustainability sails

Italian energy company Enel has secured a US$800mn sustainability-linked financing facility from Citi and Denmark’s export credit agency EKF to fuel its investments in …

Europe / 19-10-22 / by Jacob Atkins

Cesce provides €500mn to support Alstom’s green exports

Spanish export credit agency Cesce has signed a strategic agreement with French transport company Alstom to provide an annual maximum of €500mn for export …

Europe / 18-10-22 / by Jenny Messenger

Swedish ECA expands to imports cover with raw materials guarantee

Sweden’s export credit agency (ECA) has launched an import guarantee product to help local businesses struggling to secure raw materials amid global supply chain …

Europe / 18-10-22 / by Jacob Atkins

Ukraine’s ECA wants global support for beleaguered exporters

Ukraine’s export credit agency (ECA) is seeking help from its global counterparts as it tries to accelerate coverage of financing for Ukrainian exporters battered …

Europe / 11-10-22 / by Jacob Atkins

UK freeport incentives could amount to unfair export subsidies: UKTPO

Exporters operating in the UK’s new freeports could be deemed in contravention of rules that safeguard a level playing field for trade, according to …

Europe / 05-10-22 / by Eleanor Wragg

Atradius backs loan for Dutch green maritime business

Dutch export credit agency (ECA) Atradius DSB has backed a €3.5mn investment loan from ABN Amro to help maritime business Econowind scale up its …

Europe / 05-10-22 / by Jenny Messenger