International Petroleum (IP) week is one of the main events in the Energy calendar and is a must for producers, traders and end purchasers. Trade Finance Global takes a particular… read more →

Due diligence process explained It is important to understand the steps that are carried out by different lenders; so that each party is able to effectively manage expectations. Video: What… read more →

The rise in trade-based money laundering (TBML), combined with the enormous regulatory fines and ongoing scrutiny from various government agencies, has created a need for enhanced financial transparency, specifically where… read more →

Shaun said: “The decision is a simple option of liability versus expense.” What is factoring or invoice finance? Short answer: “After raising an invoice, your company will receive a pre-agreed… read more →

We will take a look at the China and US trade relationship along with the vehicles market in the US below, and attempt to understand whether Donald Trump will ‘rip… read more →

It is widely known that growth in China has slowed. A powerhouse economy that was seen as the leader of growth for so many years is now pushing to slow… read more →

Blockchain and Trade Finance At the start of 2016 Trade Finance Global were cautiously optimistic for the blockchain being used as an application for trade and supply chain finance. But… read more →

Reasons why commodities market growth is slowing down At TFG we meet many businesses and traders in very different sectors; so are able to see varied financing structures and company… read more →

Late invoice payments are costing businesses some £11.7bn a year according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Deemed as one of the most common problems faced by small business… read more →

We recently attended a conference on African trade and infrastructure and heard from many financial institutions who have a specific interest in the continent; they all outlined the difficulty and… read more →