News on the invasion of Ukraine, inflation and recession have swept into all offices, living rooms and public spaces in the past year. In other words: Macroeconomic considerations have prevailed, and we have all had to adapt to a new reality – not least in my work with sustainable finance.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has become the main investor in the first-ever municipal utility sustainability-linked bond in central and southern Europe. The investment includes €72.5 million from a total… read more →

In an exclusive interview with Odbayar Erdenetsogt, the foreign policy advisor for the President of Mongolia, Trade Finance Global (TFG) delves into the reasons behind Mongolia’s growing significance in the global trade landscape and the challenges and opportunities it faces.

Trade finance plays a vital role in global economic activities, facilitating the movement of goods and services across borders. 

In preparation for the upcoming International Maritime Organization (IMO) meeting, a Paris summit convened by the French presidency has garnered support from over 20 countries and regional organisations for a… read more →

Following the EBRD 2023 Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, TFG’s Brian Canup (BC) spoke with Nino Masurashvili (NM), Deputy CEO, Chief Risk Officer, TBC Bank Georgia, who was recognised with the EBRD Sustainability Silver Award. Read this two-part interview to learn more about TBC Bank Georgia, why they were awarded the EBRD Sustainability Silver Award, and their plan for continuing to support Georgian sustainability.

Following the EBRD 2023 Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, TFG’s Brian Canup (BC) spoke with Nino Masurashvili (NM), Deputy CEO, Chief Risk Officer, TBC Bank Georgia, who was recognised with the EBRD Sustainability Silver Award. Read this two-part interview to learn more about TBC Bank Georgia, why they were awarded the EBRD Sustainability Silver Award, and their plan for continuing to support Georgian sustainability.

Just over two weeks ago, Commodity Trading Week gathered over 300 experts from across the world, tackling some of the most pertinent questions and challenges in the industry. TFG summarises the key findings.

On 16 May, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) became the seventh WTO member to sign the instrument of acceptance for the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. UAE Ambassador Ahmed Adbulrahman Al… read more →

UNCTAD will host the third UN Trade Forum on 8 and 9 May 2023 to identify trade policies that can help countries grow their economies while tackling pressing global challenges… read more →