Export Credit Agencies

British enterprises are poised to gain from billions of pounds in new export opportunities, boosting the UK economy, as detailed in the latest strategy from UK Export Finance (UKEF) released today.

ECAs play a critical role in promoting and shoring up international trade flows, particularly during times of upheaval and economic stress.

Learn about the debt crisis that African governments are facing & the need to renegotiate debts in order to avoid defaulting.

Discover how the SBA is committed to helping small businesses enter the international trade market on this episode of Trade Finance Talks.

MUFG has structured a €1.2 billion financing package to enable institutional capital investors and syndicate lenders to collaboratively contribute a €1.247 billion financing package. This funding will facilitate Turkey’s construction of a new high-speed electric railway in the Ankara region, thus opening up valuable export opportunities for the UK and other nations.

Gunvor Group, a global physical energy trading company, recently finalised a 5-year term loan valued at €400 million. 

ECAs from across the globe have come together to form the Net Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance, a new initiative unveiled at the COP28 summit.

Today, at its annual conference, UK Export Finance (UKEF) announced the introduction of more flexible, fast-track financing for SMEs, aiming to facilitate easier access to international markets for UK firms.… read more →

The financial landscape has undergone a seismic shift in recent years. From zero or negative interest rates to the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, the world has seen it all. Amidst this backdrop, the role of private credit has evolved significantly. 

The export credit agencies (ECAs) of the United Kingdom and Japan have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster their collaborative efforts on global projects. This move aims to… read more →

The Export-Import Bank of India is set to augment its investments within a line of credit program endorsed by the government, aimed at funding Indian businesses seeking to tap into… read more →

Micro, small and medium-sized businesses are the backbone of employment and economic growth in West Africa. How can short-term credit insurance help these businesses to grow and prosper?

The Export Credit Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina IGA plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth and supporting the country’s exporters. As an export credit agency (ECA), our main objective is to help businesses navigate the complexities of international trade by providing access to finance, managing risk, and offering other crucial support services. 

Africa, a continent synonymous with immense economic growth potential and abundant opportunities, has long grappled with transforming that potential into tangible growth. Despite being hailed as a land of promise, the realisation of Africa’s vast potential has remained elusive year after year.

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.