This issue of Trade Finance Talks highlights the current volatility and changes in the global commodities market, impacted by geopolitical instability, changing trade policies, and climate change. It emphasises the importance of collaboration, innovation in trade finance, sustainable practices, and the digital transformation of traditional trading mechanisms as reasons for optimism in 2024. The issue spotlights the necessity of resilience in the face of supply chain disruptions and the ongoing transition to a more digital and sustainable future. Highlighting ISO 20022 transition, the issue focuses on the importance of creating a standardised and interoperable payment system to streamline cross-border transactions and enhance the efficiency of the global financial system.