News Analysis

Trade finance in Iran, one year on

• Export and Agency
• Africa & Middle East
• Rene Lavanchy
• 09 May 2017

Since sanctions against Iran were partially lifted, a plethora of MoU have been signed creating a bubble of expectations. But financings have remained rare, particularly those of a long-term nature.

Trump sees sense on Ex-Im

• 05 May 2017

After months of speculation about President Trump’s plans for the US Export-Import Bank, it seems that things are finally moving in the right direction.

All pain – no gain

• Export and Agency
• Europe
• Sean Keating
• 14 February 2017

US/EU sanctions against Russia have been a disaster for the international export credit business and European trade flow. Is it time for a rethink?

Trade Finance League Table

All Lenders All Commercial Lenders DFI ECA State Lender Legal Adviser

Rank	Company	Total US$ m	Transactions	Market Share (%)
1	China Exim Bank	25,303.17	56	6.69
2	China Development Bank	20,686.52	4	5.47
3	United Arab Emirates government	16,200.00	1	4.28
4	Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group	12,031.50	92	3.18
5	HSBC	11,231.01	73	2.97
6	Mizuho Financial Group	9,788.56	66	2.59
7	JBIC	9,738.06	30	2.57
8	Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group	9,525.98	82	2.52
9	Bank of China	9,520.27	29	2.52
10	ING Group	9,387.94	77	2.48
	TOTALS:	133,413.01	510	35 %

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