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EBRD and International Bank of Azerbaijan partner to expand trade finance The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a trade finance limit of up to US$50m (€46.7m) for International Bank of Azerbaijan (IBA) under its Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP). This inaugural agreement with Azerbaijan’s largest lender was signed at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku. The newly established facility, aimed at supporting export and import operations for the benefit of private clients, will enable IBA to further expand trade transactions with the international banking community, deepening Azerbaijan’s integration into global markets. The agreement is also testament to the EBRD’s increasing support for Azerbaijan’s financial sector. EBRD President Odile Renaud-Basso said: “We are confident that this trade finance line will add significant value to Azerbaijan’s financial sector and its clients while supporting Azerbaijan’s foreign trade. Concurrently, the EBRD will advise IBA on identifying and structuring green transactions.” The EBRD’s TFP currently operates in 27 economies, with an extensive network of more than 125 issuing banks and over 800 confirming banks, strengthening correspondent banking relationships, developing links with new markets and promoting intraregional transactions. Through the TFP, the EBRD provides guarantees and short-term loans to local banks, enabling smoother trade flows and increasing access to new markets for local businesses. IBA is Azerbaijan’s largest state-owned bank, offering a full range of banking services to large companies, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and retail clients through 70 full-service branches and 11 service outlets across the country. The EBRD is a leading institutional investor in Azerbaijan, having invested over €3.7bn through 191 projects in the country to date. Source: EBRD Selected text is © VCR News, BCR Publishing, 2024. All Rights Reserved. Graphic is © Mark S. Mandula, CLO BCR Learning, 2024. All Rights Reserved.

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African Development Bank and Trade and Development Bank (TDB) Group strengthen trade finance partnership through a Trade Finance Unfunded Risk Participation Agreement https://lnkd.in/eRe_TR4M

Thirteen banks in #Uzbekistan have secured a combined $566 million in financing through a key initiative by the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group.

This AAA-rated guarantee will provide 100 percent cover to international confirming banks for the non-payment risk taken on ABSL’s trade finance transactions conducted on behalf of SMEs, local corporates, and women-led businesses in Sierra Leone. #SierraLeone

The African Development Bank Group (ADB) Group has approved a $40 million transaction guarantee facility for Dashen Bank, aimed at enhancing trade finance activities in Ethiopia . Nnenna Nwabufo, Director General of East Africa at ADB, said, “This facility underscores our commitment to supporting trade in Africa. By partnering with Dashen Bank, we’re leveraging their extensive knowledge and network in Ethiopia to drive economic growth through improved trade finance capabilities.” The collaboration aims to provide crucial support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and facilitate import-export trade finance requirements for local corporates. It also aligns with the agenda of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by promoting intra-Africa trade. Key aspects of the facility include: Risk mitigation: Providing up to 100% guarantee to confirming banks against non-payment risks from letters of credit and similar trade finance instruments issued by Dashen Bank. SME support: Focusing on enhancing trade finance access for small and medium-sized enterprises. Intra-Africa trade: Promoting cross-border trade within the continent, supporting AfCFTA objectives. Economic sector development: Supporting key sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing. Regional expansion: Enabling Dashen Bank to expand its trade services across the region. Asfaw Alemu, CEO of Dashen Bank, said, “This guarantee facility is instrumental in expanding our bank’s trade services. The engagement with ADB has not only secured this vital funding but has also equipped us with invaluable best practices to elevate our banking standards.” The facility is expected to play a significant role in supporting local African banks, particularly in low-income countries and transition states, by mitigating risks associated with trade finance operations. This partnership between ADB and Dashen Bank represents a strategic step towards strengthening Ethiopia’s position in regional and international trade, while simultaneously supporting the country’s economic development through enhanced SME capabilities and sector-specific growth.

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In the recent Global Trade Review (GTR) awards announcement, RMB - Rand Merchant Bank has been awarded as the Best Trade Finance Bank in Southern Africa and for the Best Trade Finance Deal in Africa for the Sovereign Trade Finance transaction – a collaboration with the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) and the Ministry of Economy and Finance for Côte d'Ivoire, to facilitate a trade-backed facility to support crucial trade related initiatives. Said Ben Bechet from RMB's Trade and Working Capital, Head of Structured Solutions team: "While RMB has a proud history of supporting sovereigns on the continent, this is a first of its kind facility for an African sovereign and brings a new, sizable liquidity pool into play. This transaction will pave the way for further short-term trade facilities across the continent to assist with developmental initiatives, critical projects and the importation of crucial goods such as food, fertilizer and medicines alongside other resources." "Through the strong anchoring of the facility structure, positive Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") reporting track record and market support on this transaction, subsequent to deal closure and announcement last year, RMB have been working with the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Côte d'Ivoire to increase the size of the facility. This not only highlights the confidence the market has in the Republic of Cote' D'Ivoire, but also the positive impact the facility has made as a sustainable and cost-effective solution within the Ministry's funding mix. Although we have been recognized as the best Trade Finance bank in Southern Africa for the past 3 years, this best deal award demonstrates our reach and impact covers the entire continent."