The 2024 CGI and BAFT Trade Technology Survey provides insights into how financial institutions navigate these changes and plan for the future. The survey reveals the strategic priorities and challenges which banks face and offers a comprehensive view of their adaptation strategies. 

On its golden jubilee, ITFA’s Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Conferences will be held from 4 to 6 September 2024 in Limassol, Cyprus.

The potential of this richly diverse region is vast, and as recent developments show, this potential is being adeptly fulfilled. As this edition will demonstrate, it is crucial to monitor trade finance developments in Africa and the Middle East, as they will likely inform the industry’s trajectory across the world.

At FCI’s 56th Annual Meeting in Seoul, a panel of experts discussed the intricate relationship between credit insurance and factoring. In this article we explore a case study representing this cooperation: Germany.

As part of a roundtable held at FCI’s 56th Annual Meeting in Seoul, TFG heard from a panel of experts, discussing the symbiotic relationship between credit insurance and factoring. In this article, we explore some of the regulatory challenges in this integration, and how partnerships between the two can help build a resilient financial ecosystem.

According to recent data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, the renminbi’s use in China’s cross-border transactions has hit an all-time high. In July 2024, 53% of China’s inbound and outbound transactions were conducted using the renminbi, surpassing the US dollar in China’s international receipts.

Trade Finance Global (TFG) and FCI are thrilled to launch its latest whitepaper. At FCI’s 56th Annual Meeting in Seoul, a panel of experts discussed the intricate relationship between credit insurance and factoring.

As businesses strive to optimise processes, enhance efficiency, and meet growing customer demands, the tools they use need to evolve as well.

Recent leadership changes or upcoming elections in Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa will impact economic and trade policy. This could be a tipping point for these countries, either strengthening their trade position or creating new challenges.

Often described as the lifeblood of international commerce, a bank can only refuse payment under an LC if the documents are non-compliant or if the seller who seeks presentation, has… read more →