Analysis: How trade laws could stymie growth in ESG-focused exports
15-09-21 / by Eleanor Wragg
The rise of environmental, social and governance (ESG)-focused trade and supply chain activities could mean...White & Case
White & Case grows global trade team with new partner
21-07-20 / by Maddy White
Law firm White & Case has expanded its global trade practice with the hire of...
Pandemic casts shadow over North Africa infrastructure funding
08-06-20 / by Sarah Rundell
A wait-and-see approach has settled over North Africa’s infrastructure sector as governments, sponsors and lenders...
Trade-based money laundering a growing risk, US government told
05-02-20 / by John Basquill
The amount of illicit money being laundered through seemingly legitimate trade transactions is “large and...
MineHub blockchain platform goes live for the mining supply chain
15-10-19 / by Eleanor Wragg
Blockchain startup MineHub Technologies has launched a platform to tackle inefficiencies in trading operations and...
New sources of finance needed for West Africa’s oil producers
13-08-19 / by Sarah Rundell
Despite the rise in liquidity and a growing pipeline, local lenders remain cautious after the...
Ethiopian Airlines secures second loan using aircraft non-payment insurance
17-09-18 / by Shannon Manders
ING Capital and Société Générale are providing a US$137mn 12-year loan to Ethiopian Airlines to...
Building ECA support
01-08-18 / by Sarah Rundell
Sarah Rundell outlines the new ways that export credit agencies and exporters are navigating Africa’s...
ECAs dominate Mena infrastructure boom
15-05-18 / by Sarah Rundell
The Middle East has become one of the most active ECA-backed regions in the world,...
Africa Finance Corporation secures term loan
19-12-17 / by Shannon Manders
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has signed a US$200mn three-year term loan facility, to be used...