Coal projects in developing nations face “existential” financing threat
22-09-21 / by Felix Thompson
A host of western nations have tabled a proposal to ban export credit support for...Pinsent Masons
Chinese contractors in Africa turn to Europe for financing
08-09-21 / by Jacob Atkins
Chinese contractors developing projects in Africa have recently begun seeking out financing from European banks...
FCA issues ultimatum to banking sector over financial crime “common weaknesses”
14-07-21 / by John Basquill
The UK’s financial regulator has told the heads of all retail banks it is “disappointed”...
China Exim’s energy lending nosedives, Beijing weighs ban on foreign coal financing
03-03-21 / by Felix Thompson
Overseas energy financing from Chinese policy banks plummeted last year in the wake of the...
Singapore amends law to give eBLs and other electronic trade instruments legal footing
10-02-21 / by Felix Thompson
Singapore has become the second country to adopt the UNCITRAL Model Law on Electronic Transferable...
Trade finance falls victim to China’s capital controls
10-02-17 / by Finbarr Bermingham
Cross-border trade finance between Hong Kong and China is being hit by Beijing’s capital controls,...
If you build it, will they come?
05-05-16 / by Finbarr Bermingham
As global trade growth declines, China is building ports all over the world. Finbarr Bermingham...
MAGAZINE: Blockchain in progress
04-05-16 / by Sofia Lotto Persio
From stealing the spotlight at gatherings like Sibos and the World Economic Forum, to headlining...
Massive Chinese lending directed to Silk Road
01-07-15 / by Finbarr Bermingham
Chinese lending is being diverted towards the countries forming the New Silk Road, with overseas lenders...
Iron ore supply up again as price collapses
11-03-15 / by Finbarr Bermingham
Despite the oversupply of iron ore on global markets, the world’s largest producers are set...