France's Natixis has appointed Emmanuel Gillet-Lagarde as global head of infrastructure and projects. Joining Natixis in 2005, Gillet-Lagarde held senior positions...

Earlier this year, Poland's government announced its Responsible Development Strategy in a bid to gear up the country's economy to reach new levels of growth. Under the...

Gunvor has closed an oversubscribed revolving credit facility. The Swiss trader has drawn new banks into the syndicated facility and increased the size of the deal...

India's drive to reduce dependence on foreign hydrocarbon imports is expected to spur almost $30 billion of exploration and production investment including in the...

Glencore's interim results on Wednesday has given executives a chance to highlight their progress on deleveraging plans, as the commodities trader tries...

To date, the Singapore courts have only handed down two decisions related to the ongoing OW Bunker saga. Reed Smith summerise the facts, legal analysis and...

African countries that traditionally depend on oil & gas revenues have been hit by the drop in global oil prices resulting in a reduced level of activity across...

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation made overseas investments and loans totaling ¥1.2 trillion from April to June, its highest ever for a quarter.

Glencore's decision to cut zinc output to fight a rout in prices last year has been vindicated as the metal has rallied in 2016, according to Morgan Stanley, which...

Plans to expand Glencore's McArthur River zinc mine in Australia should be put on hold subject to a government inquiry to ensure it can be run soundly and its...

Nigeria is in talks with the Export-Import Bank of China (China Exim) over financing worth $21 billon as the country embarks on huge infrastructure development....

Trade finance professionals have until Monday August 22nd to apply for the new Trade Finance Advisory Council (TFAC) established by the US Department of Commerce.

Large corporate organisations engaged in international trade are facing many difficulties when managing credit lines and guarantees provided by multiple banks. Simon...

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has hired Professor Vincent Nmehielle as the group secretary general. He will begin the role on 1 September.

Spanish electric utility company Iberdrola has signed a €200 million loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The loan will support investments in green...

Finnvera, Finland's export credit agency, helped assemble a €3.5 million financing package for Brainshake, a Finnish health start-up, for the...

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has appointed Helene N'Garnim-Ganga as general counsel of the group. She is currently the resident representative for the AfDB...

Sterling National Bank has hired Stephen Altneu as managing director of its asset-based lending (ABL) business. He will oversee asset-based loan origination across the...

Private sector businesses have been urged to enrol with Ghana's export-import bank (Ghana Ex-Im). Finance minister Seth Terkper said the bank would boost the...

Financial sector and trade finance regulation needs advocacy, engagement and dialogue from all parties to ensure the sector moves forward in a workable and profitable...