On Tuesday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) unveiled its most recent World Economic Outlook, adjusting its US growth forecast upwards while anticipating a slower rate of expansion for the euro… read more →

At Sibos Toronto, TFG’s Deepesh Patel spoke with Rogier van Lammeren, Managing Director, Head of Trade & Working Capital Products at Lloyds Bank, and Patrik Zekkar, CEO of Enigio. 

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 →

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. 

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]. 

The majority of UK law firms (74%) say their IT spending has increased since 2021, according to new research from HSBC UK and Briefing. Part of the reason for this… read more →

The export credit agencies (ECAs) of the United Kingdom and Japan have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster their collaborative efforts on global projects. This move aims to… read more →

Projects backed by the UK, totalling £49 million in value, are set to be unveiled at the first-ever Africa Climate Summit taking place in Kenya from 4-6 September.  These initiatives… read more →

Sarah Murrow, CEO of Allianz Trade UK & Ireland, explains how trade credit insurance can help UK companies grow export revenues safely at a time of heightened credit risk.