Export Credits

The OECD's Export Credit Division facilitates work relating to the policies and practices of OECD Member governments who provide Officially Supported Export Credits.

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Monthly Update of Interest Rates

12-Apr-2012

The Export Credits interest rates (CIRR, ASU, Renewable Energy, Nuclear) valid from 15 April to 14 may 2012 have been published (Ctrl+F5 to obtain the latest rates).

2007 ASU : Annual Reset of MPRs for CAT 2 and 3 Aircraft

10-Apr-2012

ASU Minimum Premium Rates (MPRs) for Category 2 and 3 Aircraft have been reset. These reset MPRs replace Table 2 a) and Table 2 b) of Appendix III of the Aircraft Sector Understanding (2007 ASU) and are applicable as of 15 April 2012.

2011 ASU: Quarterly Update of MRS and Resulting MPRs

06-Apr-2012

Market Reflective Surcharge (MRS) and resulting Minimum Premium Rates (MPRs) have been updated. These updated MPRs replace Table 5 of Appendix II of the Aircraft Sector Understanding (2011 ASU) and are applicable as of 15 April 2012.

Margin Benchmark for civil aircraft

06-Apr-2012

The Margin benchmark applicable as of 15 April 2012 has been published. It shall be applied to all official financing support for export credits for civil aircraft pursuant to Article 8 of Appendix III of the 2011 Sector Understanding on Export Credits for Civil Aircraft (the 2011 ASU), annexed to the 2011 Arrangement for Officially Supported Export Credits (the Arrangement).

Country Risk Classification

30-Mar-2012

The Country Risk Classification and the Multilateral/Regional Financial Institutions Risk Classification as of 30 March 2012 are available.

Annual Update of Differentiated Discount Rates (DDR)

09-Jan-2012

2012 Differentiated Discount Rates valid from 15 January 2012 to 14 January 2013

2010 cash flow results for officially supported export credits

08-Dec-2011

The OECD Members of the Working Party on Export Credits and Credit Guarantees submit their cash flow results for officially supported export credits to the OECD Secretariat on an annual basis. The following Tables I, II, III, IV and V represent the results for 2010 and previous years, which are expressed in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs).

Smart Rules for Fair Trade: 50 Years of Export Credits

28-Sep-2011

OECD export credits work is one of the basic building blocks of the ever growing structure of global trade agreements that aim to maintain open and efficient markets. The objective is to eliminate subsidies and unfair practices in the economic competition that forms the foundation of a healthy and dynamic global economy. Since financing is the life blood of trade flows, specialised OECD housed work allows trade to flow efficiently for aircraft and other capital goods while other trade policy work and litigation continue at the World Trade Organization (WTO).

2011 Country Classification (as of 26 July 2011)

26-Jul-2011

Classification of countries according to per capita gross national income (GNI) to determine maximum repayment term and tied aid eligibility under the Arrangement applicable as of 26 July 2011.

Meetings of the OECD Working Party on Export Credits and Credit Guarantees (ECG)

28-Apr-2011

Summaries of meetings of the OECD Working Party on Export Credits and Credit Guarantees (ECG)

Meetings of the Participants to the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits

28-Apr-2011

Summaries of the Meetings of the Participants to the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits.

Category A and Category B Projects for the Year 2009

21-Dec-2010

This document comprises information in respect of Category A and Category B projects notified by Members of the Working Party on Export Credits and Credit Guarantees (ECG) for the year 2009, pursuant to the 2007 OECD Recommendation on Common Approaches on Environment and Officially Supported Export Credits.

2011 Country Classification (as of 26 July 2011)

26-Jul-2011

Classification of countries according to per capita gross national income (GNI) to determine maximum repayment term and tied aid eligibility under the Arrangement applicable as of 26 July 2011.

Premium: Information Note on the Recently Agreed Changes to the Rules on Minimum Premium for Officially Supported Export Credits

03-Jun-2010

This note has been prepared in order to provide an explanation and summary of the changes that will take effect on 1 September 2011 to the premium-related rules of the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits.

2010 Responses to the 2006 Survey on Measures Taken to Combat Bribery in Officially Supported Export Credits

01-Apr-2011

Members’ Responses, as at 30 November 2010, to the 2006 Survey on Measures Taken to Combat Bribery in Officially Supported Export Credits.

Annual Update of Differentiated Discount Rates (DDR)

09-Jan-2012

2012 Differentiated Discount Rates valid from 15 January 2012 to 14 January 2013

Export Credits and the Financial Crisis

06-Aug-2009

The Participants to the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits have updated their responses  [TAD/PG(2009)17/FINAL], as at 30 June 2009, to questions concerning the measures taken at a national level in response to the global financial crisis.

2010 Responses to the Survey on Members' environmental procedures and practices

30-Aug-2010

Members' responses, as at 31 July 2010, to the 2007 Survey regarding the environment and officially supported export credits.

OECD countries boost official support for renewable and nuclear energy exports

24-Jun-2009

OECD countries have agreed to boost official backing for exports of renewable energy and nuclear power equipment by offering more generous terms on government-backed credits in support of export deals.

Sector Understanding on Export Credits for Nuclear Power Plants

25-Jun-2009

Following the 108th Participants Meeting, the Participants to the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits have agreed to some modifications to the rules of the Arrangement.

Sector Understanding on Export Credits for Renewable Energies and Water Projects

25-Jun-2009

Following the 108th Participants Meeting, the Participants to the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits have agreed to some modifications to the rules of the Arrangement.

Coordination of export credit support agreed to help boost trade flows

24-Apr-2009

Thirty-five countries have agreed to co-ordinate export credit support to help boost international trade and investment during the economic crisis. The OECD will host regular meetings to exchange information and monitor progress.

Modifications to the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits

12-Feb-2009

Following the 105th Participants Meeting which took place on the 21st January 2009, the Participants to the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits have agreed to some modifications to the rules of the Arrangement.

Renewable Energy and Water Sector Projects under Annex IV of the Arrangement

02-Jun-2009

The following table shows the number and value of renewable energy and water projects prior notified under Annex IV of the Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits for the period July 2005 to December 2008.

2010 cash flow results for officially supported export credits

08-Dec-2011

The OECD Members of the Working Party on Export Credits and Credit Guarantees submit their cash flow results for officially supported export credits to the OECD Secretariat on an annual basis. The following Tables I, II, III, IV and V represent the results for 2010 and previous years, which are expressed in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs).

Peer Review Process

03-Dec-2008

Members of the OECD Working Party on Export Credits and Credit Guarantees (ECG) have agreed the following enhanced peer review process to monitor their implementation of the two OECD Recommendations on anti-bribery measures and on the environment.

Export Credits Arrangement 1978-2008: Achievements and Challenges-Continued!

13-May-2008

The Arrangement on Officially Supported Export Credits, has moved from a relatively simple to a more sophisticated market-reflective instrument, worth commemorating, especially in the light of its continuing relevance and dynamism

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Aircraft Sector Understanding

ASU Premium and Interest Rates

Interest Rates

Minimum Interest Rates

Country Classification

For aid and repayment
For Risk/Premium

Financial Crisis

Challenges and Answers

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