"Leading in
"We are delighted that the
Chinese authorities invited us
to be the first foreign bank to be
given this opportunity and to
take part in the modernisation
process of rural credit co
operatives in China. We see this
also as a great opportunity to
further build our franchise in
food agri banking in China.
By providing our technical
banking and marketing
knowledge, Rabobank will play
a leading role in developing a
show case example of a
'modern, sustainable best
practise, rural bank' in China."
Fergus Murphy, regional manager
at Rabobank International,
Asian region.
in Telecom Media Internet and Trade
Commodity Finance.
Telecom, Media Internet is an important
focus sector besides food agri. It has been
operating in the key markets, including Europe,
North America and Asia, since 1996 and has
recently expanded to Latin America. With its
thorough knowledge of both the market and
the sector, the global Telecom Media Internet
department is able to offer a broad package of
financial and advisory services to clients in this
segment. In its service provision, Telecom
Media Internet works closely with other
departments within Rabobank International,
including Global Financial Markets, Corporate
Finance and Participations.
With global operations, the Trade Commodity
Finance department focuses on clients that are
active in the market for agricultural products as
well as on clients in the metals and the energy
markets. Its in-depth knowledge of these markets
makes Rabobank International pre-eminently
suited and able to support producers and traders
of these commodities adequately, offering
them tailored financing solutions. In addition,
this department offers clients a broad range of
export finance products.
40 Rabobank Group Annual Report 2006
