On the 15th November, 2020 several Heads of State/ Government of the Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and other nations met virtually to witness the signing of The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement – solidifying over 8 years of negotiations and challenges.

London – Allen & Overy has advised the syndicate of revolving credit facility (RCF) lenders on the recently completed recapitalization transaction for New Look Retail Holdings Limited (New Look).    New… read more →

UKEF has expanded its overseas network to boost the businesses pipeline and generate billions in export opportunities for UK exporters.

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has today secured an agreement for a continuity trade deal with “friend and ally” Canada  The agreement paves the way for negotiations to begin in… read more →

HOUSTON (23 November 2020) – Gunvor USA LLC (“Gunvor USA” or “the Company”), a subsidiary of Gunvor Group Ltd (“Gunvor” or “the Group”), has closed the syndication of its USD… read more →

Citi Treasury and Trade Solutions announces the launch of a green time deposit product with enhanced yield.

The bidding process in England is opening, to establish at least seven new Freeports. The first are expected in 2021, as part of at least 10 across the whole of… read more →

Contour announces a partnership with TradeSun, to simplify the handling and authentication of paper-based documents into R3 Corda.

This article discusses the potential benefits of using blockchain technology for trade finance activities and highlights the significant challenges facing blockchain adoption.

President-Elect Biden – once he assumes office – will inherit the US trading power, which over the last 4 years has solidified itself as a force to be reckoned with after its aggressive approach to trade.