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IFC, Deutsche Bank eye €750mn global trade finance deal

August 5, 2026 12:41 GMT

By Jacob Atkins

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is set to invest up to €750mn in a portfolio of emerging market trade finance assets originated by Deutsche Bank.

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