Korea agrees $20bn defence deal with Poland; Lotte Chemicals to close $2bn ECA equipment loan; Further details emerge on ChemOne Group’s PEC project

In today's daily round-up of export, trade and commodity finance news, TXF's Max Thompson covers the latest stories and trends across the market: KfW IPEX-Bank, together with Swedish Export Credit Corporation, has agreed ECA-backed financing for the construction of 1,000 drinking water boreholes with solar pumps in the Ivory Coast Argentina's Pampa Energia (Caa3/CCC+/B-) has extended over 80% of its next major international bond maturity after its decision to improve the terms of an exchange offer was enough to lure bondholders into participating Further details have emerged in relation to the $350 million financing for North American headquartered precious metals merchant Auramet Trading and Auramet International. The facility, led by ING Capital, has a one-year tenor and is structured as a revolving credit facility, details not previously released. Like what you hear? Hit subscribe to stay up to date and for all the latest news online visit www.txfnews.com today.