EDC’s Lavery on creating a legacy of no wrong doors to export finance support
Mairead Lavery at EDC is coming to the end of her term as CEO. She discusses changes in her philosophy, the need for reform of Common Approaches, and creating a robust...
Mairead Lavery at EDC is coming to the end of her term as CEO. She discusses changes in her philosophy, the need for reform of Common Approaches, and creating a robust...
EET Fuels is leading the development of a major UK hydrogen cluster around its Stanlow refinery operations. The company has put its decarbonisation plans firmly behind...
ChemOne is approaching financial close for its flagship Malaysia petrochemicals facility after enduring years of pandemic-related strictures. Its journey has taken in a...
As the dust settles on the Athens edition of Global 2024, how should the industry reflect on its progress this year? TXF Intelligence has taken a close look at the data...
The 10th edition of the TXF Amsterdam Global Commodity Finance event has now passed, but what were the biggest talking points? Read on for the latest updates on growth in...
The return of Commodity Trading Week marks a period of sustained calm in the commodities markets – at least in contrast with the volatility of recent years. But how long...
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...
The export finance community’s calls for OECD reform are being answered. But amid the news certain ESG-friendly projects can tap longer tenors, there remains scepticism...
While the growth of untied ECA lending provides flexibility for ECAs to compete with non-OECD ECAs, the inconsistent methodologies of this nascent product are a reminder...
Janusz Wladyczak, CEO of KUKE, Poland’s export credit agency, highlights KUKE’s enhanced role in supporting reconstruction in Ukraine as conflict continues, the new tools...
North Africa’s two leading markets have taken very different approaches to encouraging energy and infrastructure investment. Which path looks more sustainable?
The publication of TXF Intelligence’s export finance data report for 2023 confirms the headlines – it was a very productive year for the industry. Read on to find the...
Korean shipyards' order books having been filling up with LNG carriers since the pandemic and war in Ukraine. And ECA support for the sector continues to push this deal...
A cold snap in Finland has certainly brought fast-starting intermediate power solutions into the spotlight. But it’s way more than a question of how much it costs to keep...
As the commodity finance industry enters 2024, TXF takes a look at the results of its industry research report to assess the biggest challenges and trends facing traders...
The emergence of untied lending and longer tenors are symptomatic of a growing ECA and lender appetite for the cruise ship sector in the wake of the pandemic.
A new commodity trader is set to tap the ECA-backed loan market to diversify their fund mix amid the drive to energy transition. The deal marks a continued increase in...
TXF returned to the Hotel President Wilson for its annual Geneva event. Dealmakers in the commodity trade finance community gathered for a day of networking and industry...
As EKN passes its 90th anniversary milestone, celebrating its ‘wise old lady’ status, CEO Anna-Karin Jatko reflects on risks and the need for more cooperation in an...
Larissa Belizario, director, political risk & credit, Latin America, at Chubb, shares her experience in the CPRI market in Latin America, the changes she has witnessed,...
TXF spoke with Darren Chua, head of M&A and Commercial at PT Asian Bulk Logistics to find out why ECA support is less competitive for the firm on projects and what exposures and investments are on its books.