B of A Aids Financing For Chinese Shipper

SAN FRANCISCO - Bank of America, Bank of China, and Credit Suisse announced a $100 million U.S. commercial paper program for China's largest state-owned shipping company.

The China Ocean Shipping Co. will use the proceeds, its first U.S. debt issuance, to fund trade finance activities.

Credit Suisse issued a letter of credit. BA Securities Inc. will be the sole commercial paper dealer.

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