Asian Exim Banks Forum 2023
Export Finance Australia (EFA) has welcomed the leadership of its counterpart export credit agencies (ECAs) from across Asia as it hosts the 28th Asian Exim Banks Forum (AEBF) Annual Meeting in Sydney.
Media release
21 November 2023
Export Finance Australia (EFA) has welcomed the leadership of its counterpart export credit agencies (ECAs) from across Asia as it hosts the 28th Asian Exim Banks Forum (AEBF) Annual Meeting in Sydney.
The AEBF has 11 members: EFA, Export-Import Bank of China, Export-Import Bank of India, Indonesia Exim Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation, Export-Import Bank of Korea, Export-Import Bank of Malaysia, Philippine Guarantee Corporation, Export-Import Bank of Thailand, Türk Eximbank, Vietnam Development Bank.
The AEBF is the primary vehicle for export credit agencies in Asia to exchange information and work together to address regional challenges and opportunities. The Asian Development Bank is a permanent observer.
Managing Director and CEO of EFA, Mr John Hopkins, said he was delighted that the full membership of AEBF were in Sydney for the three-day program including the annual meeting.
“AEBF is now in its 28th year and is a great platform for us to work together to meet the opportunities and challenges of our dynamic global economic environment,” Mr Hopkins said.
“EFA is the Chair of AEBF this year, and we were honoured to have the Minister for Trade and Tourism, Senator the Hon Don Farrell, deliver a keynote address this morning.
“In advance of tomorrow’s Annual Meeting, AEBF members today heard from a mix of Australian and international speakers on issues such as financial innovation and the energy transition. AEBF is a great opportunity for all members to identify and progress new trade and investment in the region.”
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About Asian Exim Banks Forum
The AEBF has met annually since 1996 and is the primary forum for Asian export credit agencies (ECAs) to exchange information and share ideas. The AEBF’s principal task is to develop and enhance regional cooperation and forge stronger linkages among its member institutions. The AEBF has 11 members: EFA, Export-Import Bank of China, Export-Import Bank of India, Indonesia Exim Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation, Export-Import Bank of Korea, Export-Import Bank of Malaysia, Philippine Guarantee Corporation, Export-Import Bank of Thailand, Türk Eximbank, Vietnam Development Bank. The Asian Development Bank is a permanent observer.
About Export Finance Australia
EFA is Australia’s export credit agency (ECA).
EFA provides commercial finance for export trade and overseas infrastructure development. From small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large corporates, foreign Governments and infrastructure projects, we help Australian businesses take on the world. In doing so, EFA finance supports Australia’s economic security and regional resilience.
EFA administers the Australian Government’s National Interest Account (NIA), which currently includes the Critical Minerals Facility, the Defence Export Facility and lending for the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP).
EFA also provides support to other Commonwealth entities, including the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) and the Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF).
