Alex Gray, Director of Trade and Transaction Banking at the London Institute of Banking & Finance, outlines why the drive for net zero will change trade patterns, why technology could make those changes unpredictable, and how trade professionals can prepare.

Buy-now-pay-later solutions will turbocharge growth in B2B e-commerce, combining trade credit insurance with a seamless digital purchasing experience.

Trade credit insurance (TCI) and surety play a vital role in the global economy, yet they are often overlooked. These instruments provide a safety net that allows businesses to navigate unpredictable financial landscapes more confidently, ensuring that their cash flow remains stable and contractual obligations are met. 

The European Union’s proposed Late Payment Regulation (LPR), a revision of the Late Payment Directive (2011/7/EU), has sparked responses from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA).

At the 2023 ITFA Annual Conference in Abu Dhabi, Trade Finance Global (TFG) was able to speak to some of the top names in trade finance, learning about the latest trends and developments in the industry.

As Contour, the last-standing global trade finance project built on DLT moves to its next stage, we should be honest about what this speed bump means for trade, trade finance, and blockchain. 

In July 2023, TFG Distribution Finance was launched to drive liquidity into the trade finance market, from institutional capital, banks, and credit funds, facilitated by TFG and its partners.

The latest issue of TFG’s Trade Finance Talks, ‘Trade Winds of 2023: A Journey Through Trade, Treasury & Payments’, is out now!

Trade Finance Global (TFG) is thrilled to announce our upcoming digital campaign, Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments 2024, in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. This global day commemorates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

In a recent episode of the CII podcasts, Mark Abrams, MD, and Global Head of Trade & Receivables Finance at Trade Finance Global (TFG), engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with Jayant Sriram, an ex-journalist. The episode discusses crucial aspects of international trade and finance, shedding light on challenges and innovative solutions shaping the industry.