At Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments 2025, our attendees answered a series of hard questions. Some were technical, some strategic – but all focused on driving faster, more meaningful… read more →
The European Parliament has approved a ‘White Paper on the Future of European Defence’ that calls for financial tools – including a dedicated Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) – to fortify the EU’s security posture. The announcement signals a major shift in how Europe plans to finance its defence needs.
Uzbekistan, one of Central Asia’s major economies, is placing itself and the centre of growing regional trade by reintroducing factoring services to its banks. On behalf of Trade Finance Global… read more →
Without a doubt, the regulatory landscape for the year ahead is set to be demanding, with key developments including Swift’s ISO 20022 compliance deadline in November, evolving AI regulation, and the European Union’s (EU) latest updates to payment frameworks through PSD3 and the Instant Payments Regulation. Amid tightening compliance pressures, financial crime also remains a growing concern, adding to the complexity for businesses navigating these shifts.
Having implemented significant reforms in recent years, Uzbekistan is stepping confidently into a future defined by financial inclusion and technological progress. Development and digitalisation of Uzbekistan’s banking system Uzbekistan’s 2020-2025… read more →
Much effort is spent in the trade finance community finding ways to increase access to financing – perhaps one of the industry’s main missions. However, accessibility comes in many forms: a recent Asian Development Bank project focused on tackling disability inclusion, promoting accessibility in partner banks across Asia.
The lack of female representation in leadership roles has profound implications not only for individuals but also for industry at large. Research consistently shows that diverse leadership drives better financial… read more →
To discuss these potential implications and explore how a second Trump presidency will reshape global trade, finance, and geopolitical dynamics, Trade Finance Global spoke with Rebecca Harding, Economist at Rebecanomics; Robert Besseling, CEO at Pangea Risk; Alyssa DiCaprio, former Chief Economist at R3; and Simon Everett, Trade Policy Expert on the day the results were announced.
Africa has been in increasing its foothold in the global economy for a number of years. With the Global South enjoying new influence and wealth, the world’s economic centre of… read more →
On February 18, the EU launched its “Vision for Agriculture and Food,” a comprehensive roadmap developed through extensive consultations to boost the agricultural sector’s resilience, competitiveness, and sustainability, focusing on innovation, technology, and improved living conditions for farmers.
