The following is a collection of helpful research links on the Web. Clicking on the highlighted title will open the link in a new browser window. Trade Finance and Insurance Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Their mission is to advance U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic interests. Among other things, they regulate the export of sensitive goods and technologies, enforce export control, antiboycott, and public safety laws. Canadian Financial Network Provides Canadian financial and corporate information, investment data and interest rates. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development The EBRD works to help build market economies and democracies in 27 countries from central Europe to central Asia. It provides project financing for banks, industries and businesses, both new ventures and investments in existing companies. Export Development Canada Provides trade finance and risk management services for Canadian exporters and investors. Export-Import Bank Home Page Helps finance the overseas sales of U.S. goods and services. Provides credit insurance that protects U.S. exporters against the risks of non-payment by foreign buyers. International Finance Corporation (IFC) Established in 1956, IFC is the largest multilateral source of loan and equity financing for private sector projects in the developing world. Overseas Private Investment Corporation Work to create U.S. jobs by helping U.S. businesses invest overseas, and complement the private sector by managing risk with political risk insurance, financing through direct loans and guarantees, and with private capital through OPIC-supported funds. U.S. Agency for International Development Sponsors foreign assistance aid to advance U.S. economic and political interests. Has considerable regional, industry and sector information on business assistance and programs. U.S. Small Business Administration The SBA enables its lending partners to provide financing to small businesses when funding is otherwise unavailable on reasonable terms by guaranteeing major portions of loans made to small businesses. Click here to suggest a site for possible inclusion in TradeBase. Remember to contact us if you need to source any products/services worldwide.

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