BP boosts dividend payout amid Q1 drop in profit; Rusal suspends Guyana operations; and komgo acquires TRAFEC

In today's daily round-up of export, trade and commodity finance news, TXF's Max Thompson covers the latest stories and trends across the market:

• BP has boosted its dividend payout after a 26% drop in fourth-quarter profit on lower oil and gas prices which still beat forecasts

• Russian aluminium producer Rusal has suspended the operations of its business in Guyana as the unrest continues.

• Swiss-based commodity blockchain platform komgo has acquired The Trade Finance Exchange Console (TRAFEC), which provides authenticated, electronic channel of communication between commodity traders and their banks

Like what you hear? Hit subscribe to stay up to date and for all the latest news online visit www.txfnews.com today.