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08 June 2017

Networking the networks

The first open-source blockchain-powered platform for trade finance – TradeIX’s founders claim it is a unique network-of-networks solution

07 June 2017

Glencore Agri closed

Glencore Agriculture has closed the early refinancing of its 2016 $2.5 billion unsecured revolving credit facility (RCF).  The original deal was signed in October...

02 June 2017

Size matters: Agri traders set for consolidation

The news that Glencore and Bunge have held informal talks about a ‘possible consensual business combination’ is the latest signal that the pace of consolidation in...

30 May 2017

Glencore Agri deal to close this week

Glencore Agriculture is set to close an early refinancing of its October 2016 $2.5 billion revolving credit this week. The deal, led by Rabobank, ABN Amro, and ING...

23 May 2017

Unveiling the companies represented at TXF Venice 2017

Hundreds of market leading organisations have confirmed their attendance at the most spectacular event of the year for project, infrastructure, export and agency finance.

09 May 2017

ADM buys controlling interest in Israel's Industries Centers

US-based trader Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has agreed to buy a controlling interest in Industries Centers, an Israeli company specialising in the import and...

05 May 2017

Sow and reap: Glencore secures RCF refi amid agri push

Glencore has secured refinancing for its RCF as the company continues to impress following its 2015 difficulties. The recent emergence and success of its agri business...

04 May 2017

SMEs and export finance: New TXF podcast released

In the most recent offering from TXF’s podders, the team discuss the benefits and challenges small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) currently face in tapping the export...

04 May 2017

ADM: Gary McGuigan to lead global trade desk

US-based trader Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has revealed that Gary McGuigan, most recently managing director of global trade, will succeed Gary Towne as president of the...

01 May 2017

Perfect 10 Dongying Fangyuan: A well-placed SAFE bet - a TXF commodity finance Deal of the Year

The largest structured commodity trade finance syndication done by a chinese copper producer to date, Dongying Fangyuan made clever use of China’s SAFE rules to go...

24 March 2017

Just the ticket: New TXF export finance podcast released

In the most recent offering from TXF's podders, the team discuss the rise of direct lending, the types of banks that can benefit from the current ECA environment, and...

13 March 2017

BNY Mellon reveals EMEA treasury services leadership promotions

BNY Mellon has promoted Daniel Verbruggen and Bana Akkad Azhari as it realigns its treasury services leadership team in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

06 March 2017

Mining for ministerial magic at TXF Africa 2017

Hon. Dan Kazungu Muzee, Cabinet Sectary at the Ministry of Mining in Kenya, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for TXF Africa 2017.

10 February 2017

Agri-traders feel the pain as plentiful harvests persist

Commodity groups such as US-based Archer Daniels Midland and China's Cofco are restructuring or scaling back their ambitions after years of bumper grain harvests, low...

09 February 2017

Commodity trading arm trips up ADM

Chicago-headquartered commodity group Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has revealed that its Swiss-based global trade desk, which handles commodities such as wheat and...

31 January 2017

ADM sells Crop Risk Services business to Validus

US-headquartered commodity group Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is set to sell its Crop Risk Services business to Bermuda-based Validus Holdings in a $127.5 million deal....

27 January 2017

Predictions for 2017: TXF’s latest podcast is up

Come on in, put the kettle on and enjoy TXF’s new podcast where our panel discuss the ‘biggest shift, biggest change’ in trade over the past year, and give their...

12 January 2017

Cofco Agri changes course?

Following the departure of its grains chief executive, Matt Jansen, Cofco Agri appears to have altered its plans to become a global agricultural trader. The shift could...

09 January 2017

Louis Dreyfus Commodities bolsters European RCF

Despite margin pressure in some of its key markets in 2016, Louis Dreyfus has added $200 million to its European RCF – pulling 38 banks into the facility with pricing...

06 January 2017

Agri traders look to provide supply chain value

Smithfield Foods, one of the US’s largest pork producers, is purchasing grains and grain elevators directly from farmers and steadily removing traders from parts of their...