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Allianz Trade has released its first Country Risk Atlas, a new flagship publication focused on country risk, an expertise the world leader in trade credit insurance has built up over decades. The Country Risk Atlas is based on a proprietary risk ratings model that is updated every quarter with the latest economic developments and Allianz Trade’s proprietary data on global insolvencies and the business environment.
31/01/2024
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Triterras, Inc. (Triterras) a leading fintech company focused on trade finance, has announced a collaboration agreement with Card Cutters Computer Equipment & Requisites Trading LLC (Card Cutters). Under the terms of the agreement, Triterras will directly promote its working capital lending solutions to Card Cutters’ clients in the UAE.
31/01/2024
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In recent months, the global shipping industry has grappled with significant disruptions due to the Red Sea conflict, where Houthi militants have targeted “Israeli-linked” container ships following a three-month air bombardment by the Israel Defence Force of the occupied territory of Gaza. Alejandro Gonzalez (pictured), Asset Finance Group Editor at Global Data, tell us more.
31/01/2024
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India’s invoice discounting platform, TReDS, grew rapidly in 2023 according to figures released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Total bills financed on the platform in 2023 amounted to Rs 1.16 lakh crore representing an increase of 55 per cent for the year as a whole compared with 75,000 crore 2022. What the figures also show is that the rate of growth accelerated especially in the last quarter of 2023.
30/01/2024
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Small businesses are finding it harder to access finance and are seeing credit costs rise, according to new research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
30/01/2024
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Clifford Chance provided legal counsel to Barentz, a prominent global distributor specialising in life sciences and specialty performance ingredients, regarding the implementation of a comprehensive trade receivables securitisation programme spanning multiple jurisdictions. This initiative encompassed various subsidiaries within the Barentz group situated in France, England, the Netherlands, Canada, and the United States.
30/01/2024
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Mayer Brown has announced that Janelene Chen has joined the firm's Banking & Finance practice as a partner in Singapore, where she will focus on trade and other structured finance transactions. She joins from Norton Rose Fulbright where she was a partner.
30/01/2024
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The TCW Group, a leading global investment firm with over US $200bn of assets under management, has announced the launch of a dedicated Asset-Backed Finance ("ABF") business that will be anchored with over US $1bn in capital commitments from TCW, partners, and affiliates.
30/01/2024
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Optimum Finance, an invoice finance specialist, has promoted Iain Hendry to lead national sales. Hendry, an invoice finance expert with more than 15 years in the industry, joined Optimum Finance four years ago as the Senior Regional Director.
29/01/2024
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has commenced cooperation with AIK Banka in Serbia with an inaugural loan of €50m for on-lending to local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As part of the loan agreement, AIK Banka is set to invest at least 30 per cent of the proceeds in Serbia’s green economy.
29/01/2024
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YouLend, a global finance platform, has closed a private securitisation deal with JP Morgan as a senior lender and Castlelake, L.P. providing subordinate debt. Based on this agreement, YouLend will be able to provide £4bn, in additional revenue-based financing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the EU and the UK.
29/01/2024
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Fiducia Commercial Network, the commercial finance ‘appointed representative’ (AR) network, announces a new Introducer partnership with leading business finance lender Playter.Playter, an invoice finance SMEs lender, has signed an introducer agreement with Fiducia Commercial Network. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone as Playter’s first collaboration with an aggregator, paving the way for enhanced accessibility and support for commercial finance brokers across the UK.
29/01/2024
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Targeted Lending, a player in the equipment finance sector, recently achieved a notable milestone with a $50m credit facility from Wells Fargo Capital Finance.
29/01/2024
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Unlocking the future: SCFS24 highlights trends shaping supply chain finance
29/01/2024
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As was the case worldwide, the first year of COVID-19 had a severe, disruptive effect on the Portuguese economy, said Vitor Graça, Secretary-General, Portuguese Association of Leasing, Factoring and Renting, in his article included in the most recent
26/01/2024
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