Private insurers and DFIs have been working together to extend the reach of development financing into local capital markets. Charlotte Hampshire, director at BPL Global, and Hugh Friel, vice president of Frontclear, outline the many challenges and some of the solutions developed so far.

The 2023 TXF MENA event brought together key players in export, project, and development finance to discuss the latest trends in the market. A recent spate of big-ticket projects has made headlines, but just as important were the discussions around support for new exporters as the region diversifies. The energy transition took centre stage as delegates debated MENA’s path away from hydrocarbon wealth.

The UBS takeover of Credit Suisse has shaken Europe’s banking sector, with many wondering what will come next. A restructuring process is already underway as the banks look to shed unprofitable business. With the prospect of credit withdrawal looming, TXF Intelligence has taken a look at the data on Credit Suisse and UBS activity across export and commodity finance.