The World Bank has kept its 2023 economic growth projection for China steady at 5.1%, consistent with its April forecast. However, it has revised its 2024 outlook to 4.4% from… read more →
As the Conservative and Labour Party Conferences are about to commence, new analysis underscores the urgent requirement for enhanced backing to assist UK businesses in manoeuvring through a crucial 15-month… read more →
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has recently unveiled its latest Regional Economic Prospects report. The report provides a comprehensive overview of economic trends across various regions for the year 2023, revealing a diverging pattern of growth.
The livestream is an integral part of FCI’s 55th Annual Meeting in Marrakech.The annual meeting is a focal point in the industry calendar, covering a spectrum of topics from the launch of the UNIDROIT Factoring Model Law to the rise of receivables exchanges and marketplaces.
The German branch of the International Chamber of Commerce, ICC Germany, in collaboration with financial technology firm MonetaGo, has released a report stating that digitalisation is key to combating global… read more →
Lloyds Bank published its “Trade Insights: The changing face of UK trade” report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the evolving landscape of UK trade. The report highlights the transformative changes… read more →
For centuries, trade documentation has been a time-intensive and resource-demanding process, involving a multitude of stakeholders and a deluge of paperwork. Central to this process is the bill of lading, the most critical document in international trade.
South Korea is set to permit offshore companies to apply for trading rights in its local currency market starting next month. This move is part of the country’s ongoing efforts… read more →
The United States Federal Open Market Committee unanimously agreed to maintain the current interest rates, concluding their latest monetary policy meeting today. This decision was fully in line with market… read more →
Lloyds Bank has completed what it believes to be the first transaction under the UK’s new Electronic Trade Documents Act (ETDA) which came into force today [20 September 2023].
