When it comes to export finance, Africa, and each of the many unique markets within the continent, requires uniquely tailored solutions.
Get your import & export processes right by understanding the key elements of Incoterms, Ex Works (EXW), common mistakes & best practices.
Cross-border trade is an inherently risky activity with numerous types of risk that can appear at all stages of trade. But today, we will discuss two types of risk: commercial risk and, transfer risk, a type of political risk.
Today, many exporters – large, medium, and small — struggle to secure the financing they need to compete internationally. Often, companies find themselves in a position where private financing alone is not an option.
In June 2023, Saudi Arabia’s trade balance achieved a surplus of approximately SAR 38 billion (around $10 billion), as reported by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). The nation’s trade… read more →
Monday, the European Union and New Zealand signed a free trade agreement, which is expected to increase bilateral trade by up to 30% within a decade. The government stated that… read more →
With the disruption of the global value chains stemming from COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine, Central and Eastern European (CEE) trades are finding themselves in a new business reality. While trade with East Asia is a well-established import region, new primary export destinations are emerging for exporters in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). With the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the main export markets outside the EU for the CEE companies, Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, were closed or significantly constrained.
On Tuesday, 27 June, the European Council adopted a decision on the signature of the free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand. The EU and New Zealand are expected to… read more →
A new report by Lloyds Bank shows that UK businesses have an opportunity to flourish through exporting.
For over 65 years, Export Finance Australia (EFA) has been helping businesses take on the world. Over this long history, we have gained a unique perspective on the challenges faced by exporters, and how finance can help address them.
