ITFA, a leading trade finance industry body, has released an in-depth guide to Structured Letters of  Credit. These are instruments which provide substantial funding to trade in emerging markets, but … read more →

From multi-nationals to micro-enterprises, how EDC is helping Canadian businesses meet the sustainability expectations of their consumers

There are several indicators to suggest that commodity markets, especially oil, gas, and metals, will continue to boom over 2021, which will have important implications for Africa’s extractive sectors and trade.

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has announced a new food and drink export campaign to boost post-Brexit trade.

The UK’s export credit agency is providing a £200 million buyer credit guarantee to help finance an offshore wind farm in Taiwan. It will be the third project financed by… read more →

All the insights from the first day of the biggest trade finance event in the MENA region.

The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) and Power Bank (PB) have signed a cooperation agreement to collaborate in the financing of energy solutions across the MENA… read more →

A reliance on paper has hindered commodity finance for far too long. It should welcome digitalisation with open arms.

Geneva (21 December 2020) – Gunvor Group (“Gunvor” or “the Company”) has successfully closed a new EUR 300 million financing (the “Facility”), which consists of a syndicated, pan-European natural gas… read more →

Tariffs on medical products used to help fight against coronavirus have been suspended by the Government in the fight against the pandemic, lowering costs on these critical items for organisations… read more →