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01 March 2016

Beni Suef continues Egyptian energy boom

Egypt's $1.49 billion December loan, backed by export credit agencies (ECAs), to build the Beni Suef power station – is just the latest example of the country's continued...

29 February 2016

Lenders beware: capital controls are making a comeback

Export, commodity and project finance lenders face an increased risk of non-repayment as more emerging market countries turn to capital controls to protect their...

24 February 2016

TXF Export Finance Report: Euro ECA deals surge in 2015

The volume of euro denominated export credit agency (ECA) deals increased by 15.1% to 27.8% last year, according to TXF Data’s Export Finance Report 2015.

18 February 2016

What can EDC’s SME programme teach other ECAs?

EDC has seen a 20% increase in the take up of its small and medium sized enterprises (SME) export programme following a recent rule change allowing the Canadian export...

17 February 2016

‘Disappointing’ trade figures cast doubt on UK export strategy

Despite offering new products and services to exporters, the British government is struggling to combat the country’s record £125 billion trade gap.

16 February 2016

Nokia leans on Finnvera for global expansion plans

Nokia — Finland’s premier telecoms company — is in the process of finalising its takeover of France’s Alcatel-Lucent in a $16.6 billion deal that will propel the ailing...

08 February 2016
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Metals and Mining

ECAs shy away from ‘dirty’ coal deals

Low prices and dwindling sources of finance are forcing coal producers to turn to export credit agencies (ECAs) to support their capital needs. But ECAs and their...

17 August 2015

Deutsche Bank closes €300 million borrowing base facility for VDM Metals

Deutsche Bank has closed a €300 million ($334 million) borrowing base facility for the German metal production company VDM Metals Group (VDM). Acting as the coordinating...

05 August 2015

ING closes US Ex-Im-guaranteed $589 million financing for Vietnam Airlines

ING Capital in New York has closed a US Export-Import Bank (US Ex-Im ) guaranteed financing totalling $589 million for Vietnam Airlines (VNA). The financing relates to...

21 April 2015

Uralkali signs PXF with significant upscale options

Russia’ Uralkali, one of the world’s largest potash producers, has signed a $530 million pre-export finance (PXF) loan agreement with eight international banks. The...

14 November 2014

Japanese banks and ECAs sign to finance Indonesian LNG project

Japanese export credit agencies and commercial banks have teamed to arrange the Japanese portion of the financing for the construction of the Donggi-Senoro LNG (DSLNG)...

06 August 2014

Afrexim finances Econet expansion

The African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim) has arranged a $150 million financing facility for Mauritius-based telecommunications company Econet Wireless Global (Econet)....

09 December 2013

Russian Copper Company successfully closes PXF

Russkaya Mednaya Kompaniya (Russia Copper Company – RCC) has successfully closed its $250 million pre-export finance (PXF) facility. The facility is a five-year,...

20 November 2013

Hogan Lovells expands with South African merger

Law firm Hogan Lovells is expanding its scope and capabilities in Africa by merging with the South African law firm Routledge Modise. The combination will take effect...