Export Finance Australia

We’re happy to share that our 2023–2024 Annual Report has been published. It demonstrates our achievements, non-financial performance and our financial position for the year ended 30 June 2024. Throughout the year, we provided more than $1.4 billion in finance to support Australian businesses! We achieved our highest-ever Commercial Account financing and delivered our highest number of transactions in 10 years. You can discover more about how we’ve been delivering on our purpose over the past year by accessing our Annual Report here: https://loom.ly/VcXTXEQ

It was great to connect with WA businesses at Cockburn Global 2024. This one-day annual conference aims to make exporting accessible for local businesses by providing resources for those looking to explore bilateral trade and investment opportunities, focusing on Indonesia, Vietnam and Singapore. During the event, our Perth-based State Director, Aleks Henderson and Associate Director, Brad Gosling, connected with local businesses to discuss our role as Australia’s export credit agency and how our finance solutions support Australian export trade. Brad led a session on ‘Navigating export funding and finance’ to highlight how we work with Australian exporters and businesses in the export supply chain and joined a Q&A session alongside representatives from Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), Export Council of Australia and ScaleUP WA Powered by Triangle Equity Partners (TEP).

Thinking about expanding globally? Our new eBook highlights what you need to know before taking on new opportunities in Southeast Asia, Europe and North America. From choosing the right market to accessing the finance you need to go global – if you are thinking about expanding into these markets, we’re here to help. Download our new eBook to explore a range of tips and insights: https://loom.ly/WOEI30U

We recently had the privilege of holding various engagements in Washington, DC. Among the many highlights, our Managing Director & CEO, John Hopkins and Chief Corporate Affairs & Strategy Officer, Nic Frankham, represented Australia at the Quad financiers' roundtable hosted by our friends at U.S. International Development Finance Corporation. We were fortunate to meet with several congressional committees and discuss our mandates. To top it off, our trilateral partner, Japan Bank for International Cooperation, kindly opened its office to us on a Saturday! Our strategic partnerships are getting stronger as we work together across many sectors and geographies.  India Exim Bank

Weak demand and higher costs are creating a challenging environment for Australian businesses. In our latest World Risk Developments, our economists delve into the factors driving the rise in insolvencies for small businesses and how future inflation and interest rate trends could impact business conditions moving forward. Read the full edition here: https://loom.ly/Zvc52QU Cassandra Winzenried Matthew Circosta Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Export Council of Australia #WRD #economics #export

Thank you to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand and Export-Import Bank of Thailand, for joining us in Sydney yesterday for an insightful discussion about the region’s infrastructure needs and potential areas of collaboration. These meetings are crucial as we work to increase our engagement in Thailand and support its economic ambitions, while also attracting more Australian businesses and investors to the market. We are looking forward to strengthening these relationships and working with partners on the ground. John Hopkins Amanda Copping , Nic Frankham, Sarah Chompaisal, Charith Amarasinghe, Eleanor Brophy

When the opportunity to scale up exports to the US arose, Twisted Healthy Treats needed finance to support its cash flow during this critical period. Read the full story to learn how our Small Business Export Loan helped Twisted Healthy Treats continue its domestic operations and expand globally: https://loom.ly/dPJShrU

It was great to have our team at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney this week. IMARC is Australia's largest mining event, attracting over 9,300 attendees, 500+ exhibiting companies and representatives from more than 125 countries. Daniel Smart, our General Manager, Institutional - Domestic, joined two panel discussions as part of the conference, ‘Financing Critical Minerals Opportunities’ and ‘Understanding Government Funding Options for Critical Mineral Projects’. During these sessions, Dan discussed how businesses can make the most of Government funding and how it is evolving as new technologies and demands for critical minerals emerge, as well the role that we play at Export Finance Australia. Thank you, IMARC, for this fantastic opportunity for us to connect with industry leaders from across Australia. 

Easy Signs is an online signage manufacturer known for its fast turnaround times and high-quality products. With our support, Easy Signs expanded into the US market, setting up operations in Pennsylvania. This expansion boosted its international presence and also increased its headcount in Australia. Read more about how we supported Easy Signs here: https://loom.ly/17m2t5k

Discover the latest global economic trends in our October edition of World Risk Developments. This month, our economists explore: · weak demand and cost pressures raising business insolvencies in Australia. · how declining inflation in advanced economies is supporting consumer spending · economic resilience in Asia supported by trade recovery · plus, much more. Read the full edition here: https://loom.ly/jP1Q_kE Cassandra Winzenried Matthew Circosta Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Export Council of Australia #WRD #economics #export