Feature
29 September 2009
Around the world, laws are being tightened to enable suspected counterfeit goods, or goods suspected of infringing intellectual property, to be stopped at the border. By James B. Altman and F. David...
Opinion
10 September 2009
In a web-only article, Cynicus Economicus explores the ultimate value of money – and labour.
News
9 September 2009
Ong Tee Chong to head STF Asia for Standard Bank and Amita Jhangiani takes supply-chain role at HSBC.
News
9 September 2009
While other national export credit agencies (ECAs) have been rushing in schemes to back their countries’ exports, the ECGD has instead been conducting consultations on its own letter of credit...
Feature
9 September 2009
In February 2009, we discussed the economic and political developments in Ukraine and their influence on a potential sovereign default. We concluded that the possibility of defaults within the...
Awards
9 September 2009
Gold=: Dubai Islamic Bank
Gold=: HSBC Amanah
Gold=: Qatar National Bank
Awards
9 September 2009
GOLD: Denton Wilde Sapte
Silver: Jones Day
Bronze=: Deakins and White & Case
Awards
8 September 2009
GOLD: Standard Chartered
Silver: Deutsche Bank
Bronze: ABSA
Feature
26 June 2009
Geoffrey Wynne surveys the events of the past year and argues that events have proven the need for robust structures in trade finance.
Feature
9 June 2009
Islamic trade finance instruments are not set in stone. Behind the scenes a heated debate rages between conservatives and liberals over interpretation. Ivan Castano reports.
Feature
5 June 2009
The new year saw a swathe of waivers, standstill agreements and renegotiations. Denton Wilde Sapte’s Geoffrey Wynne explores the options and strategies facing banks.
Opinion
5 June 2009
Why did sterling rise in value after Standard & Poors put the UK on ‘negative watch’? Cynicus Economicus investigates.
News
7 May 2009
Denton Wilde Sapte partner Geoffrey Wynne is leading an interactive web-based masterclass covering standstill agreements, waiver arrangements, lender co-operation and enforcement.
Opinion
1 May 2009
When the global financial system suffered a near-fatal ‘heart attack’ following the collapse of Lehman Brothers in September 2008, few could have predicted the likely repercussions.
News
31 March 2009
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has pointed the finger of blame at the Basel II banking accord for exacerbating the shortfall in funds for trade finance
Feature
23 March 2009
Denton Wilde Sapte''s Simon Cook explains why the BAFT Master Participation Agreement was needed and explores standardisation and the need for flexibility in trade finance sub-participations.
Opinion
23 March 2009
Ecuador is on the brink of defaulting on $3.9bn in foreign debt and, where it leads, Venezuela, Bolivia and Paraguay may follow. Adrian Lewers, political risks underwriter at Beazley, examines the...
News
9 February 2009
James Courtenay has moved to Standard Chartered Bank to take over the position of Global Head of Project and Export Finance.
