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StanChart structured trade head to take new role 30 August 2010

Standard Chartered Bank’s global head of structured trade finance is taking up a new role at the bank.
Stemcor turns to Asia loan market 30 August 2010

UK steel trader Stemcor has returned to the syndications market with a $75 million revolving credit facility targeted at Asian lenders.
Kah Chye appointed as ICC banking chair 11 August 2010

Standard Chartered’s Tan Kah Chye, has been named as the new chair of the ICC Commission on Banking Technique and Practice.
Milestone Aviation launches helicopter and jet leasing firm 10 August 2010

Start-up company Milestone Aviation secures finance for unique leasing business.

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GIEK backs seismic vessel loan 02 September 2010

GIEK has issued a guarantee for a loan to Polarcus Asima in connection with the delivery of the seismic research vessel Polarcus Asim from Dubai Drydocks.
Bibby expands UK team 02 September 2010

UK trade finance provider Bibby Financial Services has appointed a new business development manager for trade and international finance for the South East.
Sberbank signs export credit agreement 01 September 2010

Sberbank and German export credit consortium AKA Bank have signed a revised version of an agreement to finance exports into Russia.
Serv to open French speaking Swiss branch 01 September 2010

Swiss export credit agency Serv is to expand its support to exporters in French speaking Switzerland by opening a branch office in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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Sberbank signs export credit agreement 01 September 2010

Sberbank and German export credit consortium AKA Bank have signed a revised version of an agreement to finance exports into Russia.
IFC and Inecobank expand trade finance in Armenia 26 August 2010

IFC and Inecobank have teamed up to expand access to trade finance in Armenia.
LBB arranges US Ex-Im covered Russia compressor deal 26 August 2010

LBB has structured the biggest cross-border financing for a group of Russian companies under US Ex-Im cover for the last 10 years.
Ashr’a’s biggest deal drawdown imminent 25 August 2010

Israeli export credit agency Ashr’a’s largest ever deal coverage, a trade finance loan to the Republic of Azerbaijan, is set to drawdown imminently.

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Arctic Cat replaces inventory floorplan provider 31 August 2010

Car manufacturer Arctic Cat has signed a long-term inventory floorplan financing with TCF Commercial Finance Canada to fund its Canadian dealers.
Two charged with conspiracy to defraud US Ex-Im 26 August 2010

A Texas business owner and a Mexican citizen have both been charged with money laundering and conspiring to defraud the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
LBB arranges US Ex-Im covered Russia compressor deal 26 August 2010

LBB has structured the biggest cross-border financing for a group of Russian companies under US Ex-Im cover for the last 10 years.
GTC is first to achieve ‘SWIFTReady for Corporates’ trade finance certification 20 August 2010

Canada’s GlobalTrade Corporation enhances its trade platform service provision as first to gain ‘SWIFTReady for Corporates’ label.

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CITIC and CDB sign Argentine subway loan 02 September 2010

China’s CITIC Group and China Development Bank have signed a loan to the Ministry of Economy and Public finance of Argentina for subway vehicles and equipment.
Surecomp expands in China and Chile 31 August 2010

Global trade solutions provider Surecomp has expanded its support and development centres in Beijing, China, and Santiago, Chile.
WestLB syndicates Brazil soy deal 25 August 2010

WestLB has launched syndication of a pre-export financing facility for Brazilian agri-company Vigolo- Bom Jesus.
Citi and OPIC sign Banco Regional term loan 24 August 2010

Citi and OPIC have signed a ten-year term loan to Banco Regional to support long-term finance for small and mid-sized enterprises in Paraguay.

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Path’s iMAL installed at Al Khaliji for Shari'a trade 02 September 2010

Islamic banking industry software solutions provider Path Solutions has implemented its iMAL solution for Al Khalij Commercial Bank, Qatar, to enable Shari'a-compliant trade finance services.
BNP Paribas inks ECA-backed Alba loans 31 August 2010

BNP Paribas has signed two loans with smelter company Aluminium Bahrain to replace electronic equipment at its smelting complexes.
IsDB increases Sukuk issuance 26 August 2010

Islamic Development Bank subsidiary Trust Service Limited's Trust Certificate Issuance Programme has been increased to finance growth in IsDB's operations.
Deutsche inks Cairo Festival City deal 25 August 2010

Deutsche Bank has signed an ECA-backed deal for UAE-based trading company Al Futtaim Group’s Cairo Festival City project in Egypt.

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EFIC and Caterpillar support Africa mining contract 30 August 2010

EFIC is supporting the involvement of Australian companies in West African gold mining projects.
AfDB considers Transnet A/B loan 27 August 2010

The African Development Bank is considering its first co-financing with international lenders in an A/B structured loan for South Africa’s state-owned transport infrastructure firm Transnet.
CA-CIB signs Eskom Medupi power deal 27 August 2010

Credit Agricole Corporate Investment Bank has signed a bilateral buyer credit for South African power giant Eskom’s Medupi power plant.
Sonangol calls for jumbo oil facility 26 August 2010

Angolan’s state-owned oil firm Sonangol is seeking a loan of $2 billion-$3 billion with a tenor of seven years or longer.

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Surecomp expands in China and Chile 31 August 2010

Global trade solutions provider Surecomp has expanded its support and development centres in Beijing, China, and Santiago, Chile.
MIGA extends reach with Asia hub 30 August 2010

MIGA has launched its Asia hub to expand its reach beyond the Washington DC headquarters, naming its CFO as regional director.
Citi in drive to attract Chinese companies to Singapore 26 August 2010

Citi has launches a strategy to attract more Chinese multinationals to set up in Singapore.
Japan: Dark Clouds Obscure the Sunrise 26 August 2010

Commentary from Peter Hall, vice president and chief economist, Export Development Canada (EDC).

South-East Asia & Australasia Subscribe to RSS feed

EFIC inks art projects 02 September 2010

Australia’s export credit agency Export Finance and Insurance Corporation has signed a capital guarantee to support Urban Art Projects’ expanding international operations.
HSBC makes cash hires in Korea and Indonesia 01 September 2010

HSBC has made two cash management appointments in Korea and Indonesia.
EFIC and Caterpillar support Africa mining contract 30 August 2010

EFIC is supporting the involvement of Australian companies in West African gold mining projects.
MIGA extends reach with Asia hub 30 August 2010

MIGA has launched its Asia hub to expand its reach beyond the Washington DC headquarters, naming its CFO as regional director.

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WFW names shipping finance consultant 27 August 2010

Law firm Watson, Farley and Williams has named its new consultant to the international shipping finance group at its Singapore office.
Commonwealth Bank steps into India 25 August 2010

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has opened its first branch in India.
ITFC announces H1 trade finance operations 17 August 2010

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation has announced its trade finance operations during the first half of 2010.
International Bank of Azerbaijan signs trade deal 04 August 2010

Banks have signed a trade deal for International Bank of Azerbaijan.

StanChart structured trade head to take new role 30 August 2010

Stemcor turns to Asia loan market 30 August 2010

Kah Chye appointed as ICC banking chair 11 August 2010

Milestone Aviation launches helicopter and jet leasing firm 10 August 2010

GIEK backs seismic vessel loan 02 September 2010

Bibby expands UK team 02 September 2010

Sberbank signs export credit agreement 01 September 2010

Serv to open French speaking Swiss branch 01 September 2010

Sberbank signs export credit agreement 01 September 2010

IFC and Inecobank expand trade finance in Armenia 26 August 2010

LBB arranges US Ex-Im covered Russia compressor deal 26 August 2010

Ashr’a’s biggest deal drawdown imminent 25 August 2010

Arctic Cat replaces inventory floorplan provider 31 August 2010

Two charged with conspiracy to defraud US Ex-Im 26 August 2010

LBB arranges US Ex-Im covered Russia compressor deal 26 August 2010

GTC is first to achieve ‘SWIFTReady for Corporates’ trade finance certification 20 August 2010

CITIC and CDB sign Argentine subway loan 02 September 2010

Surecomp expands in China and Chile 31 August 2010

WestLB syndicates Brazil soy deal 25 August 2010

Citi and OPIC sign Banco Regional term loan 24 August 2010

Path’s iMAL installed at Al Khaliji for Shari'a trade 02 September 2010

BNP Paribas inks ECA-backed Alba loans 31 August 2010

IsDB increases Sukuk issuance 26 August 2010

Deutsche inks Cairo Festival City deal 25 August 2010

EFIC and Caterpillar support Africa mining contract 30 August 2010

AfDB considers Transnet A/B loan 27 August 2010

CA-CIB signs Eskom Medupi power deal 27 August 2010

Sonangol calls for jumbo oil facility 26 August 2010

Surecomp expands in China and Chile 31 August 2010

MIGA extends reach with Asia hub 30 August 2010

Citi in drive to attract Chinese companies to Singapore 26 August 2010

Japan: Dark Clouds Obscure the Sunrise 26 August 2010

EFIC inks art projects 02 September 2010

HSBC makes cash hires in Korea and Indonesia 01 September 2010

EFIC and Caterpillar support Africa mining contract 30 August 2010

MIGA extends reach with Asia hub 30 August 2010

WFW names shipping finance consultant 27 August 2010

Commonwealth Bank steps into India 25 August 2010

ITFC announces H1 trade finance operations 17 August 2010

International Bank of Azerbaijan signs trade deal 04 August 2010

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