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shipping finance
Finance Global Bank Ship Finance Portfolios Rebound to $300.6bn in 2025, Petrofin Report Shows
Global bank lending to shipping grew 6% in 2025, with top 40 banks' portfolios reaching $300.6bn, according to the Petrofin Global Bank Research report. The recovery was broad-based, led by European and Greek banks, while borrowing conditions improved with lower margins and fees. The outlook is for modest growth in 2026-2027, though banks are becoming more selective.
Finance European Maritime Finance Reshuffles Top Team Amid $2.1 Billion Asset Growth
European Maritime Finance has appointed Peter Kubicki as CEO, Stephen Schueler as chairman, Rikke Stoltz as board member, and co-founder Martin Almdal as vice chairman. The reshuffle comes as the Copenhagen-based investment manager oversees about $2.1 billion in maritime assets, and is part of a broader strengthening of its governance, compliance, and risk management framework.