2020


2020

  • 13 Jan

    EFA Group achieves first close of its latest closed-ended Asian private credit fund

2019


2019

  • 13 Mar

    EFA Group Credit Funds Named Top Performers in the Investors Choice Awards 2019

  • 31 Jan

    Applying ESG to Trade Finance: Why it is Good for Business - Alt Credit Intelligence

    Gerry Afentakis, head of strategic development at EFA Group, talks Alt Credit through some real life examples of how trade finance can work for businesses, but also improve ESG, even in some of the most sensitive commodities and regions.

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  • 30 Jan

    Sarona Invests in EFA Crescent Structured Trade Finance Fund

    Canadian impact investor taps into growing demand for finance from Turkish SMEs

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2018


2018

  • 10 Dec

    EFA Group launches credit fund for financial institutions in developing markets

    The EFA Financial Institutions Debt Fund will provide short and mid-term financing to leading banks and financial institutions in emerging and developing economies, giving investors access to these rapidly expanding financial sectors.

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  • 24 Jun

    Connecting Worlds, Creating Impact Through Financing

    Our report, Connecting Worlds, Creating Impact Through Financing, summarizes our growth and activities for 2017.

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  • 04 Jun

    EFA Group Named Best Alternative Credit Specialist Singapore 2017 by Global Banking & Finance Review

    EFA Group is pleased to announce that they have been named the Best Alternative Credit Specialist Singapore 2017 for the second consecutive year by the Global Banking & Finance Review.

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  • 09 Apr

    EFA Group Sponsors Singapore's Para Cyclist Team to Achieve Asian Para Games 2018 Dreams

    EFA Group is delighted to announce its first ever partnership with the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC), by adopting its Para Cycling High Performance Programme for 2018.

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  • 29 Mar

    Euromoney: Trade finance pursuing institutional investor funds

    Deep Singh, head of investments at EFA Group was recently interviewed by Euromoney on how trade finance is pursuing institutional funds.

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  • 21 Mar

    TXF & EFA Group Market Report: Investing in Trade Finance Assets

    The development of trade finance as an asset class is at a comparatively early stage. EFA Group has collaborated with TXF to produce this market report that aims to identify the factors both driving and holding it back; and to evaluate which factors could stimulate a flourishing in the asset class over the next few years.

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  • 30 Jan

    Euromoney Trade Finance Survey 2018: Plugging the trade finance gap

    Gerry Afentakis, EFA’s head of strategic development was recently interviewed by Euromoney as part of their report for the Trade Finance Survey 2018.

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2017


2017

  • 11 Oct

    EFA Group Interview on Agefi

  • 06 Oct

    Trade Finance: A Promising Asset Class for Institutional Investors - A Study by EFA Group and Greenwich Associates

    Working with Greenwich Associates, we are pleased to release a white paper on the subject of trade finance as a new asset class for institutional investors.

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  • 08 Sep

    Galena Commodity Trade Finance Fund is now EFA Syndicated Commodity Trade Finance Fund

    Effective 15 August 2017, the Galena Commodity Trade Finance Fund has been renamed to EFA Syndicated Commodity Trade Finance Fund

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  • 05 Sep

    EFA Group Article: Funding the SME Gap - Creating Opportunities for Businesses and Investors

    We are pleased to release this article by Head of Strategic Development, Gerry Afentakis, on Funding the SME Gap.

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  • 14 Jul

    EFA Group Named Private Debt Specialist of the Year and Flagship Fund Wins Direct Lending Hedge Fund of the Year

  • 05 Jul

    EFA Group Expands Beyond Commodities Trade Finance and Launches Supply Chain Finance Fund

  • 12 Jun

    EFA Group’s Chief Legal Officer Featured in Asian Legal Business Women in Law Feature

  • 08 Jun

    EFA Group’s Head of Receivables and Supply Chain Finance Talks About How Businesses Can Effectively Manage their Working Capital

  • 09 May

    EFA Group Strengthens Management Team with Senior Private Debt Hires

  • 05 May

    EFA Group's Chief Legal Officer & Legal Team Shortlisted in Asian Legal Business South-East Asia Law Awards 2017

  • 19 Apr

    Double Awards Nomination for EFA Group in Eurekahedge Asian Hedge Fund Awards 2017

  • 14 Mar

    EFA Group Joins International Affairs Think Tank, Chatham House

    EFA joins as a corporate member of Chatham House, an independent policy institute based in London.

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  • 02 Mar

    Hedge funds shift gears on commodities - Risk.net

    Gerry Afentakis, Head of Strategic Development, talks about the appeal of commodity trade finance funds for investors

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  • 24 Feb

    EFA Real Economy Income Trust Nominated for Emerging Credit Fund 2016 in the Investors Choice Awards 2017

  • 08 Feb

    A pioneer in alternative trade finance - L'Agefi

    Nicolas Sanchez, EFA's Executive Board Member in Geneva, was interviewed by Geneva newspaper, L'Agefi

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2016


2016

  • 09 Nov

    EFA Group to Take Over as Investment Manager of the Galena Commodity Trade Finance Fund

  • 23 Aug

    EFA Group Named Best Alternative Credit Specialist in South East Asia by Global Banking & Finance Review

  • 29 Jul

    EFA Group Forges Industry Partnership with International Trading Institute @ SMU

  • 17 May

    EFA Group Selected as South-East Asian Sub-Advisor for TriLinc Global Impact Fund

  • 09 May

    EFA Group's In-House Legal Team Shortlisted in Asian Legal Business South-East Asia Law Awards 2016

  • 20 Apr

    Double Awards Nomination for EFA Group in Eurekahedge Asian Hedge Fund Awards 2016

  • 01 Apr

    Private Debt Investor: Last word with EFA Group

  • 31 Mar

    Alt Credit Intelligence: Trade Finance: A niche sector with a strong wind behind it

  • 08 Mar

    EFA Group Ranks Among Top 1000 Singapore Companies in Nation’s Annual Business Guide

  • 24 Feb

    EFA Group Reveals First Close for its New Asset-Based Direct Lending Vehicle

  • 22 Jan

    EFA Group Announces Appointment of Ex BNP Paribas Head as Senior Advisor

    Jacques-Olivier Thomann joins EFA as Senior Advisor

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2015


2015

  • 23 Oct

    Craig Dimmick Featured in TFR

    The article features highlights of the panel that addressed opportunities and barriers at the ICC Banking Commission Annual Meeting in Singapore.

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  • 22 Oct

    The transition of commodity trade finance in Geneva - Tribune de Genève

    Nicolas Sanchez, EFA's Executive Board Member in Geneva, talks about the opportunity for niche players.

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  • 25 Sep

    Bloomberg cites LH Asian Trade Finance Fund as Asia's Steadiest Hedge Fund

    LH Asian Trade Finance Fund posts August gain amid markets tumble

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  • 03 Sep

    Trade Finance Navigates Adverse Market Conditions, Maintains Positive Monthly Streak

    Even in recent market volatility, trade finance remains resilient and our funds maintain their positive performance.

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  • 28 Aug

    LH Asian Trade Finance Fund Nominated in HFMWeek Asia Performance Awards 2015

    LH Asian Trade Finance Fund has been shortlisted as a finalist in the HFMWeek Asia Performance Awards 2015 under the Credit category

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  • 27 Aug

    August Christian Stauffer Featured in Hubbis' Malaysian Wealth Management Publication 2015

    Executive Chairman Christian Stauffer shares his views on how wealth managers can retain clients

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  • 11 Aug

    Francois Dotta Featured in GTR Magazine

    EFA Group CEO Francois Dotta talks about the shift in commodity financing in Asia in the July/August issue of GTR

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  • 29 Jun

    EFA Group Awarded Best Trade Finance Boutique in Asia-Pacific

    This year's win at the Trade Finance Awards for Excellence 2015 marks EFA Group's fourth consecutive win since 2012

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  • 17 Jun

    EFA Wins Wealth Management Firm of the Year, Singapore

  • 03 Jun

    Francois Dotta Speaks at the 6th World Islamic Banking Conference in Singapore

    Francois Dotta joins in a panel discussion on the next big opportunity in Islamic Finance

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  • 27 May

    EFA Wins Most Consistent Asia-based Fund

    LH Asian Trade Finance Fund Awarded Most Consistent Asia-based Fund at the Eurekahedge Asian Hedge Fund Awards 2015

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  • 25 May

    Christian Stauffer Joins Panel Discussion at Malaysian Wealth Management Forum 2015

  • 14 May

    EFA Group Expands to Dubai

    Expansion Meets Rising Demand for Alternative Financing in GCC Region

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  • 11 May

    CNBC Interview with Francois Dotta

    Francois Dotta talks about commodity trade financing with Bernie Lo from CNBC Asia

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  • 06 May

    EFA Wins Two Awards at 2015 International Fund Awards

    EFA has won the awards for Best Niche Income Strategy - Asia and Boutique Investment Manager of the Year - Asia at the 2015 International Fund Awards

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  • 06 May

    Christian Stauffer Interview with Eurekahedge

    Christian Stauffer discusses EFA Group’s performance, structural aspect of commodity trade finance strategy and its impact on NAV with Eurekahedge CEO, Alexander Mearns

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  • 04 May

    EuroFin Asia Group Rebrands to EFA Group

    New identity reflects Group's extended focus

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  • 24 Apr

    EFA Nominated in Eurekahedge Asian Hedge Fund Awards 2015

    EFA has been shortlisted for Most Consistent Asia-Based Fund in the Eurekahedge Asian Hedge Fund Awards 2015

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  • 22 Apr

    Craig Dimmick Joins Panel Discussion at the ICC Banking Commission Annual Meeting

    Craig Dimmick participates in a panel discussion on the role of Institutional Investors in Trade Finance and increasing global trade financing capacity

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  • 24 Mar

    EFA Nominated in the Investors Choice Awards 2015

    EFA was nominated for Credit Fund of 2014 and Credit Fund – Long Term Performance, in the Investors Choice Awards 2015

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  • 18 Mar

    EFA Nominated for Independent Wealth Manager and Alternative Investment Manager

    EFA shortlisted in WealthBriefing Singapore Awards 2015 for Independent Wealth Manager and Alternative Investment Manager

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  • 17 Mar

    Christian Stauffer Featured on Hubbis.com

    Christian Stauffer talks about a shifting distributor-manufacturer relationship

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  • 10 Mar

    Francois Dotta Takes Part in Panel Discussion at the Structured Commodity Finance 2015 conference, London

    Francois Dotta takes part in panel discussion on shadow banking and alternative investors

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  • 20 Jan

    Francois Dotta Speaks at the Structured Commodity Finance Asia 2015

    Francois Dotta discusses the consolidation, stability and dominance of the major trading houses

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2014


2014

  • 08 Dec

    Francois Dotta Interview on Opalesque TV

    Francois Dotta speaks about trade finance in this Opalesque TV feature

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  • 05 Dec

    Francois Dotta in the Opalesque 2014 Singapore Roundtable

    Francois Dotta joins a panel discussion on the current Asian financial environment

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  • 27 Nov

    EuroFin Asia Group (Geneva) Featured on L’Agefi (Switzerland)

    L'Agefi (Switzerland) reports on EuroFin Asia Group (Geneva) becoming the first trade finance fund manager to become a member of the Swiss Trading and Shipping Association (STSA)

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  • 30 Oct

    EFA Participates in Hubbis’ SWISS-ASIA Wealth Exchange 2014

    Xavier Burkhardt joins fellow panelists to discuss about finding the most value in Asia

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  • 09 Oct

    EFA Participates in the Geneva CTA Conference

    Nicolas Sanchez speaks at the CTA Geneva Conference on Alternative Financing of Commodities

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  • 24 Sep

    EFA Sponsors the Asian Wealth Management Forum 2014

  • 23 Sep

    EFA Participates in Hubbis Wealth Think 2014

    Geoffroy Ganshof discusses how to deliver investment performance with fellow panelists at the Hubbis Wealth Think 2014

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  • 16 Sep

    EFA Sponsors the GTR Global Commodity Trade Finance Conference in Lugano

  • 09 Sep

    EFA Participates in the GTR Asia Trade Finance Week 2014

  • 07 Jul

    EFA Awarded Best Alternative Trade Financier in Asia Pacific

    EFA voted Best Alternative Trade Financier in Asia Pacific at the GTR Asia Leaders in Trade 2014

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  • 01 Jul

    EFA Integrates ESG Factors in its Selection Process

    EFA integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into investment analysis and decision-making process

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  • 10 Jun

    EFA Awarded Best Trade Finance Boutique in Asia Pacific

    EFA voted Best Trade Finance Boutique in Asia Pacific at the Trade Finance Awards for Excellence 2014

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  • 04 Jun

    EFA Participates in the Annual Global Commodity Finance Conference 2014, Geneva

    Francois Dotta and Nicolas Sanchez join panel discussions at the 11th Annual Global Commodity Finance Conference 2014

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  • 02 Jun

    Christian Stauffer Speaks at the World Islamic Banking Conference Asia

    hristian Stauffer joins a panel discussion at the 5th Annual World Islamic Banking Conference Asia in Singapore

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  • 30 May

    EFA Wins Highly Commended Award for Multi-Family Office

    EFA recognized at the WealthBriefingAsia Singapore Awards and wins Highly Commended Award for Multi-Family Office

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  • 21 May

    EFA Featured on GTR Magazine’s Case Study Article

    EFA featured in GTR’s case study article on bridging gaps, enabling trade

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  • 15 May

    EFA Awarded Best Boutique Fund Manager of the Year

    EFA Wins Best Boutique Fund Manager of the Year Asia Pacific Award at the 2014 International Hedge Fund Awards

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  • 24 Apr

    EFA Sponsors Indonesia Trade & Commodity Finance Conference

  • 08 Apr

    EFA Nominated for Best Independent Wealth Manager & Multi-Family Office Asia

    EFA shortlisted for Best Independent Wealth Manager & Multi-Family Office Asia at the WealthBriefingAsia Singapore Awards 2014

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  • 31 Mar

    EFA Signs US$1.5million trade financing agreement with DMCC Tradeflow

    EFA Inks a US$1.5million trade financing agreement with DMCC Tradeflow, a UAE-based agricultural trader

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  • 20 Mar

    Christian Stauffer Featured in Asia Asset Management

    Christian Stauffer featured in Asia Asset Management’s article on Trade finance asset class a fertile ground for innovative product

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  • 12 Mar

    EFA Sponsors Global Grain Event in Asia

  • 03 Mar

    Nicolas Sanchez Contributes Trade Finance Article on L’Agefi (Switzerland)

    Nicolas Sanchez gives his opinion on trade finance funds on L’Agefi (Switzerland)

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  • 25 Feb

    EFA Sponsors 11th Annual Middle East Trade & Export Finance Conference

  • 06 Feb

    EFA Participates in Hubbis’ Independent Wealth Management Roundtable

    Geoffroy Ganshof joins discussion on taking independent models to the next level in Asia

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  • 04 Feb

    EFA Awarded for Most Innovative Product - Singapore

    EFA Wins Most Innovative Product – Singapore at Asia Asset Management’s 2013 Best of the Best Awards

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2013


2013

  • 01 Dec

    EFA’s Asia Islamic Trade Finance Fund Nominated for Leading Islamic Fund Award Asia

    Islamic Trade Finance Fund is one of three nominees for Leading Islamic Fund Award at the 2013 Global Islamic Economy Summit

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  • 11 Nov

    EFA Featured in Global Finance’s Special Report on Islamic Trade Finance

    EFA and Asiya Investments featured in this special report on Islamic Trade Finance

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  • 19 Sep

    EFA Participates in Asiya Investment Symposium

    Christian Stauffer joins a dialogue at the Asiya Investment Symposium

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  • 29 Jul

    EFA Contributes Article in The National (UAE)

    EFA contributes an article on trade finance in The National

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  • 25 Jul

    EFA Interview with Hubbis on the Role for Trade Finance

    A feature on Hubbis touching on the role for trade finance in the market

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  • 02 Jul

    Christian Stauffer Interviewed by Asia Today

    Christian Stauffer speaks to Asia Today on offering trade finance as an asset class

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  • 25 Jun

    Christian Stauffer Interview on Opalesque TV

    Christian Stauffer speaks about trade finance in this Opalesque TV feature

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  • 18 Jun

    Christian Stauffer in the Opalesque 2013 Singapore Roundtable

    Christian Stauffer Takes Part in Opalesque Roundtable Series 2013 Singapore

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  • 05 Jun

    EFA Awarded Best Trade Finance Boutique in Asia Pacific

    EFA voted Best Trade Finance Boutique in Asia Pacific in the Trade Finance Magazine Awards For Excellence Poll 2013

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  • 16 May

    Christian Stauffer Featured in Business Times

    Christian Stauffer writes about trade finance as an emerging asset class

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  • 08 May

    EFA signs UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI)

    EFA signs and adopts the UNPRI

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  • 19 Apr

    EFA Nominated for Best Fund Manager Asia

    EFA Nominated to Best Fund Manager Asia in the WealthBriefingAsia 2013 Awards

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Useful Resources


Useful Resources

  • 31 Jan 2019

    Applying ESG to Trade Finance: Why it is Good for Business - Alt Credit Intelligence

  • 24 Jun 2018

    Connecting Worlds, Creating Impact Through Financing

  • 20 Apr 2018

    Video Highlights of EFA Group-TXF Market Report | Geneva Lunch Roundtable 2018

  • 21 Mar 2018

    TXF & EFA Group Market Report: Investing in Trade Finance Assets

  • 30 Oct 2017

    bfinance Sector in Brief: Trade Finance

  • 06 Oct 2017

    Trade Finance: A Promising Asset Class for Institutional Investors - A Study by EFA Group and Greenwich Associates

  • 05 Sep 2017

    EFA Article - Funding the SME Gap: Creating Opportunities for Businesses and Investors

  • 22 May 2017

    Leading commodity traders: Filling the funding void and maxing the margins - TXF

  • 04 Mar 2017

    Trade finance: an attractive asset class - Financier Worldwide Magazine

    Trade finance presents an interesting opportunity for investors who want to generate yield without taking on excessive rate and credit risk.

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  • 01 Oct 2016

    Rethinking Trade & Finance - International Chamber of Commerce

    The 2016 edition of the ICC Global Survey on Trade Finance reports on developments in trade and financing trade.

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  • 21 Aug 2016

    Trade Finance Gaps, Growth and Jobs Survey - Asian Development Bank

    The ADB trade finance survey quantifies market gaps for trade finance and explores their impact on growth and jobs.

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  • 22 May 2016

    Trade Finance and SMEs: Bridging the gaps in provision - World Trade Organization

    The World Trade Organization (WTO) released a study focusing on SMEs’ lack of access to trade finance, providing a list of recommendations to address the gap.

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  • 01 Mar 2016

    Trade Finance: A Niche Sector with a Strong Wind Behind It - Alt Credit Intelligence

    Experts predict a steady stream of launches as banks retreat and managers spot new opportunities in the space

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  • 21 Mar 2014

    Trade Finance Loans as an Investable Asset Class

    This paper offers a succinct review of trade finance loans as an investable asset class, covering the basic fundamentals, means of access, key characteristics and diversification benefits.

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