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Coface appoints new chairman 16 May 2012

Laurent Mignon appointed chairman of the board of directors of Coface.
GBI publishes new supply chain finance guide 16 May 2012

Global Business Intelligence (GBI) has published the third edition of its supply chain finance guide focussing on the impact of the Basel capital accord on trade credit and issues from both a buyer-centric and seller-centric model.
Khodadad and colleagues move to Vinson & Elkins 15 May 2012

Leading infrastructure and natural resources finance lawyer moves to law firm Vinson & Elkins.
JBIC adds equity to infra fund 15 May 2012

JBIC has signed agreements for equity participation in fund Japan Infrastructure Investment Partners.

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BCP names commodity head 17 May 2012

Banque de Commerce et de Placements has named its new head of commodity trade finance.
KfW IPEX finances new Istanbul metro contract 16 May 2012

KfW IPEX-Bank has put forward funding for the supply of parts for the construction of the Istanbul metro.
Coface appoints new chairman 16 May 2012

Laurent Mignon appointed chairman of the board of directors of Coface.
Sweden’s EKN reports sustained high demand for guarantees 15 May 2012

Sweden’s export credit agency, EKN, reports a continuation of the sustained high demand for guarantees and services through the first quarter of 2012.

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Rusal nominates new industry non-exec for board 15 May 2012

Rusal nominates Nord Stream CEO as non-executive director.
JBIC signs MoU with Kazatomprom 03 May 2012

Japanese export credit agency JBIC has entered into a strategic partnership with Kazakhstan’s state-owned energy company.
VEB-leasing closes maiden ECA financing 30 April 2012

Citi and RBS close financing for VEB-leasing’s purchase of two Airbus A321-200s, with a third scheduled for delivery in August.
Metinvest comes to market for pre-export finance 23 April 2012

Ukrainian integrated steel and mining company Metinvest is seeking a new pre-export financing from international banks.

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INTL FCStone expands trade and export finance group 17 May 2012

INTL FCStone expands trade and export finance group with three additions to INTL Provident Group USA.
Senate votes to renew US Ex-Im charter 16 May 2012

The US Senate has followed the House of Representatives in voting to renew the charter of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
US exports reach record high 15 May 2012

The value of US exports hit record levels in March 2012, reaching $186.8 billion.
US Ex-Im expedites financing of business aircraft 15 May 2012

US Ex-Im has announced it will be offering greater access to credit risks and financing to business aircraft and helicopter manufacturers.

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Banks bid for WestLB’s Brazilian operations 15 May 2012

Banks are vying to buy the Brazilian operations of WestLB with a considerable portion of trade-related assets.
Joint IADB-ADB study looks at Asia-LatAm relations 07 May 2012

A new study by the IADB and ADB outlines the potential for greater trade, investment and cooperation between the two dynamic regions.
Bladex names new CEO 04 May 2012

Bladex has announced both the resignation of its CEO Jaime Rivera and his replacement.
DFIs arrange loan for Nicaraguan wind project 03 May 2012

Development finance institutions (DFIs) have arranged debt financing for a wind power project in Nicaragua.

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HSBC launches UAE SME trade fund 17 May 2012

HSBC has launched a AED1 billion trade fund for SMEs in the UAE open to new and existing customers with cross border trading requirements.
BMO opens Abu Dhabi rep office 08 May 2012

BMO Financial Group has opened a representative office in Abu Dhabi and becomes the first Canadian bank with an onshore presence in that market.
Mashreq upgrades trade and working capital offering 07 May 2012

UAE-based Mashreq has upgraded its trade and working capital facility for small businesses.
DEWA postpones Hassyan IPP 26 April 2012

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has shelved its Hassyan independent power project just as it was scheduled to announce a winning bidder.

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ITFC and Niger sign food security deal 17 May 2012

IsDB Group and Niger sign deal to support food security through Islamic Trade Finance Corporation.
MIGA backs HBZ Bank South Africa for trade 15 May 2012

The World Bank’s MIGA is providing guarantees to investment supporting HBZ Bank South Africa, a bank focusing on trade finance.
Proparco finances Abidjan airport upgrade 10 May 2012

French development finance institution Proparco is providing a loan for the upgrade of Houphouët-Boigny Airport in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
IFC and StanChart launch Africa local currency bond 09 May 2012

IFC launches Pan-African bond programme to support local capital markets and private sector development.

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FMO arranges first syndicated bank loan to Mongolia 16 May 2012

FMO, the Netherlands development finance company, has arranged a syndicated loan for Khan Bank in Mongolia, the first of its kind in the country’s history.
JBIC adds equity to infra fund 15 May 2012

JBIC has signed agreements for equity participation in fund Japan Infrastructure Investment Partners.
HSBC makes new position in Asia-Pac trade team 08 May 2012

HSBC has created a new role within its Asia-Pacific trade and receivables finance department and appointed a head.
Joint IADB-ADB study looks at Asia-LatAm relations 07 May 2012

A new study by the IADB and ADB outlines the potential for greater trade, investment and cooperation between the two dynamic regions.

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RBS and FMO combine for Indonesian vehicle finance 17 May 2012

RBS and development finance institutions FMO and DEG, have combined to arrange a loan facility for an Indonesian vehicle finance institution.
DFIs commit financing for Indonesian power plant 16 May 2012

Development finance institutions, Proparco, DEG and FMO have committed financing for the extension of a combined cycle power plant in Indonesia.
Citi appoints head of corporate banking in the Philippines 15 May 2012

Citi has appointed a new head of corporate and investment banking for the Philippines.
Citi launches payment analytics tool 14 May 2012

Citi launches payment analytics tool on CitiDirect BE for increased visibility of payment activities.

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KfW IPEX arranges major loan for India’s Reliance Industries 09 May 2012

KfW IPEX-Bank has arranged a major export credit financing for India’s Reliance Indiustries.
HSBC launches mobile payments for corporates in India 09 May 2012

HSBC has today launched a mobile payment service for corporates in India.
WFW Asia adds to Singapore team 08 May 2012

Watson, Farley & Williams has strengthened its international practice in Asia with the addition of a shipping, infrastructure project and mining specialist from Norton Rose.
India Exim to launch fund supporting MSME exports 27 April 2012

The Export-Import Bank of India is planning to launch a new fund to provide micro, small and medium-sized enterprises with long-term foreign currency export loans.

Coface appoints new chairman 16 May 2012

GBI publishes new supply chain finance guide 16 May 2012

Khodadad and colleagues move to Vinson & Elkins 15 May 2012

JBIC adds equity to infra fund 15 May 2012

BCP names commodity head 17 May 2012

KfW IPEX finances new Istanbul metro contract 16 May 2012

Coface appoints new chairman 16 May 2012

Sweden’s EKN reports sustained high demand for guarantees 15 May 2012

Rusal nominates new industry non-exec for board 15 May 2012

JBIC signs MoU with Kazatomprom 03 May 2012

VEB-leasing closes maiden ECA financing 30 April 2012

Metinvest comes to market for pre-export finance 23 April 2012

INTL FCStone expands trade and export finance group 17 May 2012

Senate votes to renew US Ex-Im charter 16 May 2012

US exports reach record high 15 May 2012

US Ex-Im expedites financing of business aircraft 15 May 2012

Banks bid for WestLB’s Brazilian operations 15 May 2012

Joint IADB-ADB study looks at Asia-LatAm relations 07 May 2012

Bladex names new CEO 04 May 2012

DFIs arrange loan for Nicaraguan wind project 03 May 2012

HSBC launches UAE SME trade fund 17 May 2012

BMO opens Abu Dhabi rep office 08 May 2012

Mashreq upgrades trade and working capital offering 07 May 2012

DEWA postpones Hassyan IPP 26 April 2012

ITFC and Niger sign food security deal 17 May 2012

MIGA backs HBZ Bank South Africa for trade 15 May 2012

Proparco finances Abidjan airport upgrade 10 May 2012

IFC and StanChart launch Africa local currency bond 09 May 2012

FMO arranges first syndicated bank loan to Mongolia 16 May 2012

JBIC adds equity to infra fund 15 May 2012

HSBC makes new position in Asia-Pac trade team 08 May 2012

Joint IADB-ADB study looks at Asia-LatAm relations 07 May 2012

RBS and FMO combine for Indonesian vehicle finance 17 May 2012

DFIs commit financing for Indonesian power plant 16 May 2012

Citi appoints head of corporate banking in the Philippines 15 May 2012

Citi launches payment analytics tool 14 May 2012

KfW IPEX arranges major loan for India’s Reliance Industries 09 May 2012

HSBC launches mobile payments for corporates in India 09 May 2012

WFW Asia adds to Singapore team 08 May 2012

India Exim to launch fund supporting MSME exports 27 April 2012

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