As yet more deals are closed between ECA’s and commodity traders, we hear from the dealmakers themselves on why the export finance market is becoming increasingly appealing as a borrowing tool, and the ECAs outline their requirements from traders. 

• How is this crossover gaining importance and momentum amid the energy transition?
• What can commodity traders do to attract ECA financing?
• Will this be an accessible debt instrument for smaller players?

Oliver Schenkenberg

Group Treasurer,

Gunvor

Yannick Luce

Chief Financial Officer,

BGN

Maria Maliniemi

Senior Adviser,

Finnvera plc

James Lowrey

Global Coordinator, Research & Analysis,

SMBC

Moderator

Ralph Ivey

Reporter,

TXF