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EBRD provides a €25 million loan to TradeAgra to support sustainable agriculture in Kazakhstan
- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is granting a senior loan of up to €25 million to TradeAgra and affiliated companies within the TBF Holding Group, a leading privately owned agricultural commodity trader in Kazakhstan.
- The financing will support seasonal working capital needs for procurement, processing, storage, transport, and export of agricultural commodities.
- The loan aims to increase trading volumes of organic agricultural crops, promoting improved soil health, reduced fertiliser use, and more sustainable farming practices in Kazakhstan.
- A €500,000 investment grant under the EBRD’s Agrifood Nexus programme, funded by Germany’s International Climate Initiative, will encourage organic exports and stimulate demand for organic production.
- EBRD-supported technical cooperation will enhance sustainability and inclusivity in agricultural supply chains through training for staff and farmers, outreach to women farmers, and more inclusive procurement practices.
- The EBRD has invested over €11.7 billion in Kazakhstan across 358 projects, primarily supporting private-sector development.
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is granting a senior loan of up to €25 million to TradeAgra and affiliated companies within the TBF Holding Group, a leading privately owned agricultural commodity trader in Kazakhstan.
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Devanshee DaveVision Bank, an ADGM-based Islamic bank owned by GII Group, has launched a short-term SME trade finance proposition focused on supporting cross-border trade flows.
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BNP Paribas and HSBC complete first live corporate treasury payment for Siemens using Swift’s ledger
BNP Paribas and HSBC complete first live corporate treasury payment for Siemens using Swift's ledger technology for cross-border payments.
Devanshee DaveAt a G20 finance ministers’ meeting, all members except China supported measures to address “non-market” policies that cause over-reliance on exports and hinder growth in other countries.
Devanshee DaveThe Bank of Canada maintained its key interest rate at 2.25% for the seventh consecutive time, citing ongoing uncertainty from rising trade tensions and renewed hostilities in the Iran war.
Devanshee DaveTwenty-one leading international financial institutions announced plans to establish a new company in the second half of 2026 to support the issuance of a USD-denominated stablecoin, with future expansion to other G7 currencies, including the euro.
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BAFT releases comprehensive sustainability guidelines for transaction banking
BAFT releases trade finance sustainability guidelines to address the 2.5 trillion dollar global gap and support UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Singapore and Indonesia launch local currency transaction framework to boost bilateral trade
Singapore and Indonesia operationalise a local currency transaction framework to settle bilateral trade in rupiah and Singapore dollar.
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War and sanctions compound economic pressure on Iran as trade plummets
Iran's foreign trade has plummeted by up to 35% as sanctions and conflict compound economic pressure, President Pezeshkian confirms.
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POSCO Holdings secures major financing facility to accelerate lithium operations in Argentina
POSCO Holdings secures a $700 million financing facility from IDB Invest to accelerate lithium operations and strengthen Argentina’s critical mineral supply chain.
Devanshee DaveBDACS and Devall Co. are jointly developing a stablecoin-based payment and settlement system allowing overseas buyers to pay Korean exporters in stablecoins, with proceeds settled in Korean won.
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Mexico raises $1.78 billion in Samurai bond issuance, marking a return to the Japanese market
Mexico raises ¥282.8 billion through a four tranche Samurai bond issuance, diversifying funding sources and strengthening access to Asian capital markets.
Devanshee DaveThe US government sold $797 billion of Treasury securities this week across 10 auctions, including $562 billion of T-bills and $235 billion of Treasury notes.
Devanshee DaveSberbank, Russia’s largest government-majority-owned bank, plans to accept bitcoin, ether, and tether as collateral for loans, adapting its products to new cryptocurrency regulations.
Devanshee DaveThe Bank of England has established a new secondary objective to ensure its regulatory framework fosters safe development of digital payment innovations and drives economic growth.
Devanshee DaveIndonesia welcomed the WTO panel’s findings in dispute DS622, urging the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) to adopt the report and calling for prompt EU implementation of the recommendations.
Devanshee DaveTieto and Siirto have partnered to improve digital invoicing accessibility and efficiency for businesses and consumers in Finland.
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FMO and TDB Group co-arrange a $600 million sustainability-linked loan facility for ETC Group to strengthen African agricultural value chains
FMO and TDB Group arrange a $600 million sustainability linked loan for ETC Group to strengthen African agricultural value chains and food security.
Devanshee DaveCanada announced retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion (€17.14 billion) worth of US imports following US President Donald Trump’s decision to raise duties on Canadian cars.
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