Gunvor USA, a subsidiary of Swiss commodities trader Gunvor Group, has closed the syndication of its $1.33 billion borrowing base credit facility. The facility includes a $500 million accordion feature,… read more →
UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s export credit agency, has launched a call to action for British SMEs to “go green” and take advantage of renewable export opportunities. With expectations… read more →
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An agreement has been reached by Denmark, the US, and 12 other countries on delivering a net-zero global maritime industry by 2050. Led by Denmark, the ‘Declaration on Zero Emission… read more →
Insurtech firm Tinubu Square has been named as one of the world’s most innovative insurtech companies in this year’s InsurTech100 list. Sponsored by FinTech Global, the InsurTech100 recognises the world’s… read more →
US investment bank Citi has launched its first sustainability-linked supply chain finance (SSCF) programme in Asia-Pacific. Through the SCCF programme, Citi aims to support clients as they advance ESG priorities,… read more →
Your morning coffee briefing from TFG. Boris Johnson warns there is ‘huge way to go’ at COP26. Rishi Sunak announces new UK budget. New podcast episode with Pole Star and CarbonChain on partnership. SMEs need $50tn investment to meet global net zero goals, says new HSBC, BCG report. And TFG hears from ITFA’s Paul Coles on Structured LCs, MRPAs and the LIBOR transition.
South Africa’s Standard Bank has launched a new digital payments partnership with Africa-based fintech Flutterwave. Under the terms of the deal, Standard Bank customers in eight African countries will be… read more →
New research has found that up to $50 trillion in new investment in SMEs will be needed to reach global net zero transitions goals. A joint white paper, released today… read more →
UK development finance fund CDC Group has committed to a $30 million trade finance loan to Bangladesh’s Prime Bank. The loan facility, which will enable Prime Bank to extend more… read more →
