Performance

2020-M01 v 2021-M01 disappointing beginning to the year with trade value down 62.42%. Slow, sleepy start to the Year with a c.30.00% drop in Trade volumes too. Overall poor start to 2021, particularly after the strong ending recorded in 2020. Investors’ withdrawals of c.EUR 0.15m are in line with prior years. The Credebt® Index remains at 96 and below that of 2019 too. Total credebtors was c.6.2k+ and the largest single trade finance deal was EUR 0.23m.

Trend

Yield remains below its ‘ceiling’ of c.1.900%. It ended at c.1.858%, dipping just below 1.820% earlier in the month. With bank deposits’ negative yields of c.1.000%, it remains c.2.250% to the positive for Investors for the near to short-term. To boost Investor returns, a 2-Year Leasabill® at 2.750% will open in 2021-H1. Total RSA was EUR 18.38m+

Performance

2020-Y/E v 2019-Y/E trade value was 56.36% higher at c.EUR 157.95m to Y/E. Continued international trade finance deals support this business sector as it develops into 2021. Trade volumes were also 11.45% higher than the 2019 year’s results. Investors withdrawals of c.EUR 0.91m were higher than usual. The Credebt® Index decreased to 96 and remains below that of 2019. Total credebtors was c.6.2k+ and the largest single trade finance deal was EUR 0.41m.

Trend

Yield remains below its ‘ceiling’ of c1.900%. It ended at c.1.830%, dipping just below 1.800% mid-month. However, with bank deposits’ negative yields of c.1.000%, it remains c.2.250% to the positive for Investors for the near to short-term. To boost Investor returns, a 2-Year Leasabill® at 2.750% will open in 2021-H1. Total RSA was EUR 18.20m+

Performance

2020-M11 v 2019-M11 trade value was 83.28% higher. Continued international trade finance deals support this business sector as it develops in 2020-Q4. Trade volumes were 13.33% lower than prior year results. Investors withdrawals of c.EUR 0.36m were again seasonally low. The Credebt® Index increased to 102 and remains below that of 2019. Originators may continue to draw comfort from this. Total credebtors was c.6.2k+ and EUR 0.27m was the largest trade.

Trend

Yield did not move above its ‘ceiling’ of c1.900%, starting above c.1.820% and ending at c.1.830%. The suggestion that the Exchange should intervene with a temporary boost on initial investment yields was rejected. At current bank deposit negative yields, it is c.2.250% to the positive for Investors for the near to short-term. Total RSA was EUR 17.84m+

Performance

2020-M10 v 2019-M10 trade value is 67.92% higher. More international trade finance deals occurring as this new business sector develops in 2020-Q4. Trade volumes were on par with prior year results. Monthly withdrawals by Investors were seasonally low at c.EUR 0.56m. The Credebt® Index remained stable at 92 and remains in line with 2019. Originators continue to draw comfort from this. Total credebtors was c.6.2k+ and EUR 3.39m was the largest trade.

Trend

Yield continues its refusal to move above its ‘ceiling’, starting above 1.800% and ending the period slightly above 1.820%. Investor yield remains low and it is expected that the Exchange will intervene with a temporary ‘Year-1 Bonus’ to boost initial investment yields in 2021. International trade finance remains a trading focal point. Total RSA was EUR 18.04m+

Performance

2020-M09 v 2019-M09 continues its strong increase in trade value of 68.09% as more PPE trades washed through the system and new business sectors are developed. Trade volumes continued to remain low. Monthly withdrawals by Investors were low at c.EUR 0.26m. The Credebt® Index recovered by almost 25.00% to 88 and returns to 2019 levels. Originators should draw good comfort from this. Total credebtors was c.6.2k. EUR 0.23m was the largest trade.

Trend

Yield continues to disappoint, starting above 1.860% and ending the period below the 1.800% mark. Despite trade remaining strong, the Investor yield remains low. The Exchange must execute new market strategies rather than relying on speculative PPE trades. A strong focus on international trade finance is seen as the solution. RSA was EUR 19.71m+

Performance

2020-M08 v 2019-M08 again saw an increase in trade value of almost 100.00% as more of the PPE trades washed through the system. At the same time, Trade volumes continued to remain low. Investor monthly withdrawals were higher than usual at c.EUR 0.73m. The Credebt® Index eased back by six days to 118 as the Exchange continues its projected growth. Total credebtors were c.6.1k. The largest single value trade was EUR 2.27m (again, this was on PPE equipment).

Trend

Yield made a slight gain to the positive starting at c.1.825% and ending the period over 1.840%. Even allowing for seasonality, trade remained strong and Investor yield remains low and stable. Recessionary markets saw the Exchange continue its new market strategies to sustain its strong performance in international trade finance. RSA was EUR 19.71m+

Performance

2020-M07 v 2019-M07 saw a dramatic increase in trade value of c.275.00%, as the coronavirus PPE equipment trades spiked. At the same time, Trade volumes remained low. Investor monthly withdrawals were very light at c.EUR 90.0k. The Credebt® Index eased back to 124 as the Exchange experienced unprecedented growth. Total credebtors were c.6.0k. The largest single trade was EUR 3.67m (on PPE equipment).

Trend

Yield, although erratic within tight bands of between c.1.800% and 1.835% remained flat overall for the month at 1.815%. Although recovery and trade are very strong, Investor yield remains low and stable. Recessionary markets means the Exchange must continue its new market strategies to sustain its strong performance. Available RPA was EUR 20.15m+

Performance

2020-M06 v 2019-M06 showed a sharp increase in trade value of 21.83%, as the coronavirus lockdown eased. Trade volumes remained in a downward trend. Investor monthly withdrawals at c.EUR 0.24m were ‘normal’. Another all-time high Credebt® Index at 134. The Exchange has returned to strong growth as predicted. Total credebtors were c.6.0k. The largest trade was EUR 2.46m (on a PPE equipment trade).

Trend

Yield average started at c.1.850% and ended down at 1.821% and was ‘flat’ on M05. Although recovery and trade are strong, Investor yield has not yet risen. With markets in a recession the Exchange continues to seek and see a steady increase in new market, trade enquiries. Available RPA was EUR 22.54m+

Performance

2020-M05 v 2019-M05 showed a decrease of 57.29% in trade volume, due to Covid-19 but overall trade value remains marginally up at 6.63%. There was less than EUR 100.0k Investor withdrawals during the month. The Credebt® Index almost hit another all-time high at 115. The market for the Exchange continues to grow in line with expectations and Originator demand continues to rise. Total creditors & debtors were c.6.0k. The largest trade in M05 was EUR 1.06m

Trend

Yield average started at c.1.879% and ended down at 1.824%. The expected price increase in Q2 has not materialised and should occur in Q3. The Credebt® Index remains high and should drive Originators’ supply. The Irish/UK markets are now in a recession and the Exchange continues to see a steady increase in trade enquiries. Available RPA was EUR 22.43m+

Performance

2020-M04 v 2019-M04 showed a decrease of 67.95% in trade volume, due to Covid-19 but there is a continued overall trade value increase YTD of 16.48%. Investor withdrawals returned to its month-on-month average. The Credebt® Index is down 10 but remains high at 107. The market for the Exchange continues to grow in line with expectations and Originator demand continues to rise. Total creditors & debtors were c.6.0k. The largest trade in M04 was EUR 0.20m

Trend

Yield average started at c.1.848% and ended at 1.881%. This price is still expected to increase in Q2 in line with Originator supply. The Credebt® Index remains high and will drive this Originators’ supply. The Irish/UK markets have entered a recession that have already resulted in a noticeable increase in trade enquiries. Available RPA was EUR 29.42m+