Behind every mega-project, there’s a secret source of funding that makes it possible: Export Credit Agencies (ECAs). In this episode, we dive into how ECA financing works, why it matters for corporates and treasurers, and how it can unlock opportunities that traditional financing can’t.

00:00 Intro

00:43 What is an ECA?

05:28 How it Benefits Overseas Buyers & Projects

09:07 Product Financing vs. Project Financing

14:00 The Eligibility for ECA Financing

22:58 The Benefits of ECA Financing

28:03 The Pricing Structure of an ECA Facility

38:00 Why Treasurers & Bankers Love ECA Financing

39:26 Which Sectors Benefit From ECAs

43:54 The Minimum Value of an ECA Facility

46:00 Supplier Credit Facility by ECAs.

Guest Speaker Name: Graham Scopes

Title: International Export Finance Executive, UKEF

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-scopes-159582/

Company Link: https://www.ukexportfinance.gov.uk/

Host Name: Mohamed Kortam

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mokortam/

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