BII, the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has partnered with Citi to launch a $100 million risk-sharing facility.
Category: Commodity Finance
The latest news, updates and insights in the world of hard and soft commodity finance, including the role of insurance and structured finance in commodities, the latest from banks, traders and producers, as well as economic updates on commodity trade flows and structured trade and commodity finance.
Quor and ClearDox partner to grow commodity trading solutions
Quor and ClearDox announce a partnership to enhance digitalisation and automation in commodity trading solutions.
Trade Finance Global and CommodityThursdays partner to enhance collaboration in the commodity industry
Trade Finance Global and CommodityThursday are happy to announce a partnership to further connectivity within the industry.
IFC and DBS Launch $500m facility to promote trade flows in emerging markets
Learn how IFC and DBS Bank are bridging the global trade finance gap and supporting trade financing in emerging markets.
BII and TDB launch $100m facility to boost Africa’s trade finance market
Get insights into BII’s $100M facility with TDB, advancing trade finance and tackling economic difficulties in Eastern and Southern Africa.
Trafigura raises $1.9b in new credit facilities, eyes expansion
Trafigura secures $1.9B multi-currency facility, extends $3.7B credit line. Learn about their sustainability-linked loans.
UAE’s non-oil trade hits record high, surpasses $952bn in 2023
According to officials, the UAE’s non-oil trade reached $952 billion in 2023, breaking previous record highs. Read more about the news here.
Commodity & Finance: A match made in heaven or not?
Explore the modern concept of commodity finance. Learn about trades, costs, and the power of commodities in today’s markets!
Navigating commodity trade finance: A comprehensive guide for borrowers
Navigate today’s economic landscape with the knowledge of commodities & trade finance. Learn how to make a bankable proposal.
Capturing opportunity: 2024 commodity trade outlook
What is the outlook for commodity trading in 2024? Marsh’s Aaron Bailey and Christopher Coppock provide their views.
‘Green’ commodity markets: Robust environmental claims vs risk of greenwashing
In October 2023, Apple announced all its products will be ‘100% carbon-neutral by 2030’. This objective, in line with the company’s commitment, emerged following the establishment of partnerships with suppliers for ‘green aluminium’.
Resource-rich but short on supply: A look at the lithium industry’s midstream dilemma
Due to long mining periods and overblown expectations, industries in the midstream lithium supply chain shoulder the most pressure and are the most fragile in the supply chain.
Biofuels as a bridge: A tangible solution to lowering emissions
In order to reach the goals intended, a feasible plan must be designed. For that to happen, common sense must once again come to the table. There are three points to consider about the road to net zero.
EMOM for 2024: the incremental gains for credit insurance, trade and supply chain finance
40% of Britons want to exercise more in 2024, according to Forbes. For many, this means going to the gym, which has almost as many acronyms as trade and supply chain finance.
Gunvor Group secures €400m SACE-backed LNG Loan
Gunvor Group, a global physical energy trading company, recently finalised a 5-year term loan valued at €400 million.