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Campaign groups eye more legal action over fossil fuel export finance

Export credit agency (ECA) financing for fossil fuels could be illegal under international law and governments are obligated to curtail it, according to a …

Global / 04-05-21 / by Jacob Atkins

Indian company raises masala loan

The financial services arm of Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services (IL&FS) has borrowed US$30mn from two Mauritian banks, dubbed a “masala loan” because it …

Asia / 08-03-17 / by Finbarr Bermingham

FMO and EIB support waste management upgrade in Morocco

Dutch development bank FMO and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have teamed up on a €20mn facility to improve solid waste management practices in …

Mena / 21-11-16 / by Sanne Wass

Exporters and banks fear China’s cybersecurity law

China has passed its controversial new cybersecurity law, which could freeze multinational banks and companies out of key economic sectors. The law, which will …

Asia / 09-11-16 / by Finbarr Bermingham

Emirates NBD and ICICI launch trade finance blockchain pilot

Emirates NBD and ICICI Bank have partnered with a subsidiary of Indian tech giant Infosys on a pilot blockchain solution for trade finance and …

Asia / 19-10-16 / by Finbarr Bermingham

ICC: Compliance needs global body

Compliance and regulation have been the biggest barriers for access to trade finance according to over 90% of banks surveyed for the International Chamber …

Global / 12-10-16 / by Aleya Begum Lønsetteig

US election: “Nightmare” awaits China if Trump wins

In Hong Kong today, a leading economist spelled out the “nightmare” that awaits China should Donald Trump become President of the United States. Kevin …

Asia / 14-09-16 / by Finbarr Bermingham

Oversubscription for Bank Caspian facility

Mandated arranger RZB has signed banks into a US$40mn syndicated trade finance facility on behalf of Bank Caspian JSC.

No category / 07-02-05 / by GTR

Shareholder change and resignation at Exporters Insurance

EIC Corporation LTD, parent of Exporters Insurance Company Ltd, has announced the sale of Radian Group Inc’s 36% interest in EIC to Island Partners …

No category / 12-01-05 / by GTR

Funds back Belarus business

To support development of the private sector in Belarus and facilitate entrepreneurs access to finance, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has …