Overall volumes of global commodity trade financing fell by almost 50% according to the full-year 2020 TXF Commodity Finance report. Max Thompson reviews this significant drop and assesses the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on commodity-linked corporate fundraising alongside the retreat of several major international banks from the sector.
Brexit has been largely overshadowed by pandemic economic angst in the UK infrastructure sector. The additional bureaucracy will mean additional cost, but quantifying how significant that impact is and will be across complex infrastructure projects involving a multitude of imported parts and materials seems to be on the back burner - for now.
So many negative stories have hit the commodity finance sector through the past year. But it is definitely not all doom and gloom, as the big traders get stronger and the commodity boom looks set to run fuelled by the green energy transition, EVs and infrastructural development.
Simon Jones, head of export & agency finance, EMEA at TD Securities has, after a fantastic innings of close to four decades in the industry, decid...
Singapore-based agri business Wilmar International has launched its third debt package of 2021: a five-year facility of up to $1 billion, which will b...
UK fintechs Finastra and Hubx have teamed up to create a new syndicated loan tool that the companies claim completely digitises the bookrunning proces...
A PPA amendment with Eskom for the $750 million Redstone concentrated solar power (CSP) project in South Africa has been signed, according to a source...
Copper mining firm - Freeport Indonesia - is in talks with lenders for a $750 million loan after pulling the plug on a larger facility last year due t...
A virtual event addressing the challenges of sustainable commodity finance head on. Bringing you an atmosphere that is inspiring and ideas led, that demonstrates the art of the possible.
The destination for African export & project finance. Come together with deal makers across the region for virtual networking opportunities second to none .
TXF is introducing the 'Financing the Energy Transition' event, focusing on the latest updates and future plan of the energy transition.
We're proud to be bringing back TXF Global Commodity Finance, a must-attend event for the commodity finance community.
Fasten your seatbelt for the second leg of the ultimate export finance world tour, with stop-offs at Asia, Mena, Europe, Africa, and the Americas
TXF invites you to join a dynamic group of export finance professionals to plot your ideas on where we're heading and how to get there
This year's global trade virtual event will look into the impact of covid-19 to the market and explore new opportunities
Calling all changemakers in export finance! Join us to plot your ideas about diversity, sustainability and inclusion in the industry. If you are here to make a difference you are in the right place!
Your largest export, agency & project finance event returns to Madrid for 2021 after a 2020 virtual extravaganza! Industry renowned as the go-to for global export finance. Let the deal-making begin!
We are delighted to bring back this senior-level virtual event dedicated to the MENA region! Examine the regions' key trends and future opportunities whilst networking in a safe space.
A key event in the export, agency & project finance event calendar for senior and influential professionals working across the Asia-Pacific region. Networking and deal opportunities abound!
After a year away, we are delighted to bring the TXF Global Commodity Finance physical event to Geneva! Join dealmakers from across the globe to network in-person for an unmissable opportunity
A dedicated forum in Singapore for the APAC commodity finance community. Join dealmakers from across Asia-Pacific as we tackle key industry issues and analyse the latest deals in the market.
TXF presents the very latest updates on Spanish Export Finance. This virtual annual event will cover all current and future deals and explore new opportunities for the market.
TXF France is the industry leading event to make connections and discover new sectors, regions and ideas for ECAs, banks, exporters and service providers.
The next episode of this intimate and focused event returns virtually to get you up to date on the latest trends in Italian Export Finance. Expect first-class networking and debate
The trusted meeting place for anyone involved in the financing of German exports.
TXF presents this intimate and focused event returning virtually to get you up to date on the latest trends in British Export Finance. Expect first-class networking and debate!