In depth
22 April 2024

Keynote: Eksfin’s CEO on the answers blowing in the wind

How do you have a thriving offshore wind export business when you don’t, technically, have an offshore wind industry? Norway’s exporters are finding the answer, and of Norway’s green exports, offshore wind is by far the largest supported by Eksfin. Tone Lunde Bakker, CEO of Eksfin discusses how the... More

News
25 April 2024

Network operators cooperate on Norway-Germany pipeline

Gassco AS and GASCADE Gastransport GmbH have signed a MoU to create a new hydrogen route between Germany and Norway.Gassco is currently developing the transport infrastructure for exporting hydrogen produced in Norway to Germany. GASCADE is developing the offshore hydrogen pipeline AquaDuctus in the... More

News
25 April 2024

SACE covers €30m loan to Chiron Energy

UniCredit and BPER have finalised a €30 million ($32 million) green loan project financing, covered by SACE guarantee, with Chiron Energy SPV 16. The financing benefits from EIB funds dedicated to the energy transition.The loan, certified as green according to the Green Loan Principles, aims to... More

In depth
19 April 2024

Is ECA debt now part of the trader funding furniture?

Since the first announcement of a partnership between Euler Hermes and Trafigura in 2022, European ECAs have built steady relationships with commodity traders. Today, as supply chain dislocation fades and funding demands ease, what role does the ECA-trader deal still have to play? More

News
25 April 2024

Finnvera issues $1.5bn guarantee for Nokia's India deliveries

Finnvera has granted Nokia’s 5G deliveries a buyer credit guarantee worth $1.5 billion. The deal will support Nokia's role in India's 5G industry, specifically in the development of Reliance Jio Infocomm's pan-India 5G network.Reliance Jio, a subsidiary of the Indian conglomerate... More

News
25 April 2024

Helen secures EIB funds for district sector renewable project

Finnish energy group Helen has secured financing for two new renewable-energy projects in Helsinki's district heating sector. EIB is providing a €150 million loan towards the total investment of €209 million (about $224 million).The financing is to install a new heat pump plant and... More

News
25 April 2024

Newmont sells gold stream to Lundin for $330m

Newmont has finalised the sale of a stream credit facility and offtake agreement for the Fruta del Norte gold mine, in Ecuador, to Lundin Gold for $330 million.The agreement forms part of Newmont’s ongoing efforts to monetise noncore assets following its acquisition of Newcrest in... More

Data and research

Category A projects

ECA Date Country Company
Atlantic Cocoa Corporation 04/08/2024 Undisclosed Country SERV - Swiss Export Risk Insurance
QGMI, Luau Cazombo-Lumbala Road Project, Angola 02/08/2024 Angola SERV - Swiss Export Risk Insurance
Manufacturing of plastic products 23/04/2024 China NEXI - Nippon Export Investment Insurance
Sales of carbon products 23/04/2024 China NEXI - Nippon Export Investment Insurance
Manufacturing & sales of cigarettes 16/04/2024 Taiwan NEXI - Nippon Export Investment Insurance
News
25 April 2024

Shona Tatchell to lead EBRD's Trade Facilitation Programme

EBRD has appointed Halotrade founder Shona Tatchell as its new Director, Head of the Trade Facilitation Programme. Tatchell, who begins on May 7, will take over the role from Rudolf Putz, who will be retiring at the end of May.EBRD’s flagship TFP has financed more than 30,000 foreign trade... More

Event
May 22 - May 23, 2024

TXF Amsterdam 2024: Global Natural Resources & Commodities Finance

Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Unveil Amsterdam's allure! Elevate your pipeline with top dealmakers. An Industry Awards dinner adds glamour to this unmissable adventure.

Full details
Event Session
06 March 2024
News
25 April 2024

EBRD appoints new MD for Ukraine and Moldova

EBRD has appointed Arvid Tuerkner as its new MD for Ukraine and Moldova. Tuerkner replaces Matteo Patrone, who after five years in the role moves to become the EBRD’s Vice President, Banking. Tuerkner, who is currently the EBRD’s Managing Director, Turkiye, will take up his new role... More

News
25 April 2024

BHP Group makes $38.8bn play for Anglo American

BHP Group has offered to buy London-listed miner Anglo American, valuing its share capital at £31.1 billion ($38.84 billion), a deal that would create the world's biggest copper miner with around 10% of global output.BHP, the world's largest listed miner, will offer Anglo American... More

Data and research

Deal maturity report

Deal name Structure Maturity Date Volume in $m
Metalloinvest - PXF Pre-Export Finance 27/05/2024 250
United Petfood Producers - Commercial Loan Term Loan 28/05/2024 27
United Petfood Producers - Commercial Loan Term Loan 28/05/2024 2
Uralkali - PXF Pre-Export Finance 31/05/2024 725
Uralkali - PXF Pre-Export Finance 31/05/2024 724
News
25 April 2024

Emirates NBD carries out PoC for digitally native trade documents

Emirates NBD has teamed with a trade finance platform and two fintechs on a proof-of-concept for a transaction involving digitally native trade documents with the application of participants' digital identity.The PoC - carried out with DP World Trade Finance, Enigio and iBind - aimed to address... More

News
25 April 2024

Traydstream appoints Stephan Hufnagl as new CTO

Traydstream has appointed Stephan Hufnagl as its new Chief Technology Officer. Hufnagl brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at Microsoft, Google and other engineering companies.In his most recent role at Microsoft, he was responsible for data, analytics and AI teams, driving transformation... More