TFG heard from EXX Africa’s Keri Leicher, on the economic, political and health crisis in Africa caused by Covid-19 pandemic. Keri spoke of Africa’s high level of debt and silent attacks affecting the continent’s security.

African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) projected to maintain its ‘policy importance’ to Africa despite COVID-19 related economic challenges in the region. Rationale for the rating included: robust equity growth to… read more →

What are the various forms of trade credit financing? What are the advantages and disadvantages of trade credit? Learn everything you need to know about the pros and cons of trade credit here!

ICISA calls for a systematic approach across the EU to meet the demands of the crisis triggered by Covid-19. This coordination would enable economic sectors to still continue trading on a level playing field.

London, 21 April 2020 – A preliminary report released today outlines a significant cumulative response from insurers of export credit, resulting in four broad categories of support, based on: Supporting… read more →

ITFA, BAFT, Berne Union, IACPM, IUA and LMA today wrote to European Union policymakers about the importance of facilitating bank lending amid the COVID-19 crisis.

TFG heard from development finance expert Diana Smallridge on the role of various institutions when it comes to financing trade, infrastructure, and exports.

UK Export Finance to offer export insurance in all major markets in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) UK Export Finance (UKEF) can insure UK businesses against the risk of non-payment when… read more →

TFG heard from John Lentaigne, Acting CEO at African Trade Insurance Agency, on the current investment landscape in Africa.

TFG spoke to Clyde & Co’s Robert Parson about the development of trade finance as an asset class, a view on COVID-19, and tradetech