INSTEX

Europe’s INSTEX finally makes first deal with Iran

Germany’s foreign ministry has said that the system that was set up by Britain, France and Germany to enable trade with Iran, dubbed INSTEX, finally concluded its first transaction, facilitating the export of medical goods.

Trade

European companies, banks ready to join Europe’s channel with Iran: INSTEX president

Several European companies and banks have expressed their readiness to join the European financial channel with Iran, INSTEX, in a bid to help operationalize the system, said new INSTEX president on Tuesday.

Financial Markets

INSTEX President Bock visits Iran to discuss Europe-Iran trade

Michael Bock, former German ambassador and successor of Per Fischer at the head of INSTEX, visited Iran on Sunday to hold talks with German business delegates in Iran and other senior Iranian officials.

Financial Markets

German diplomat Michael Bock appointed new INSTEX president

Ambassador Michael Bock has been appointed president of the mechanism designed to settle trade between Iran and Europe, officially known as Instrument in Support of Trade Exchange (INSTEX).

Financial Markets

Iran’s private firms call for stronger export credit guarantees to counter US sanctions

In a letter to President Hassan Rouhani, private sector representatives have called on government to give more authority to the Export Guarantee Fund of Iran with regard to issuing export guarantees, according to the EGFI chief.

Trade

Europe should pre-purchase Iran’s oil through INSTEX first: CBI chief

The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has said that the Europeans should show their sincerity about their Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX) by ordering Iran’s crude.

Financial Markets

Bernd Erbel, newly-appointed INSTEX president, resigns

Erbel was set to replace former German banker Per Fischer as INSTEX president after the latter’s six-month period came to an end with no tangible results at the end.

Financial Markets

France proposes Iran $15bn credit line to run INSTEX: Report

France has reportedly proposed Iran a credit line of $15bn to run the European payment channel with Tehran, INSTEX, as Iran threatens to reduce more of its nuclear commitments in coming weeks.

Financial Markets

Sweden eyes entering INSTEX to resume Iran trade

Many countries are considering joining the European payment mechanism. Sweden, after Finland, is the second Scandinavian country to express readiness to be part of the trade channel.

Financial Markets

INSTEX to renew management, services to fast-track Iran transactions: Report

In a push to process transactions more quickly, INSTEX is rolling out a new factoring service for European exporters. The company is also making new hires that will enable it to expand operations in the coming year.

Financial Markets