How new French ECA Bpifrance will differ from Coface

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Europe

Max Thompson

Managing Editor

After nearly 70 years as France's ECA Coface is set to transfer the handling of state export credit guarantees to French public investment bank, Bpifrance. The move will have a wider impact than merely a name change, and could even ensure cheaper pricing on French ECA deals. TXF caught up with HDA conseil's Henri D'Ambrieres to find out more.

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