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.
According to Allied Market Research, the global supply chain finance market was worth $6 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $13.4 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR… read more →
2024 in trade, treasury, and payments was characterised by volatility. Geopolitical tremors destabilised supply chains, sending shockwaves across global trade networks. Investor uncertainty compounded this, resulting in currency and risk rating fluctuations across the board.
The world’s largest landlocked country also accounts for over 50% of Central Asia’s GDP, and has the region’s highest internet usage proportionate to its population. Some might be surprised by… read more →
Emerging market institutions have a legacy – one shaped by a commitment to stability and risk aversion, but often at the cost of innovation. Compliance and risk management systems that were put in place decades ago remain untouched, not because they are optimal, but because they were the only options available.
With environmental, sustainability, and governance (ESG) considerations becoming increasingly integral to companies’ success, it is crucial for firms to be aware of their impact on the environment and ensure their… read more →
A critical sector, but unevenly spread The International Credit Insurance and Surety Association, ICISA, estimated that 15.07%, or €8.5 trillion, of global trade in 2023 was supported by short-term trade… read more →
According to a new report from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), international trade is becoming increasingly complex as countries erect barriers to widely used shipping terms.
Brazil is pioneering a digital transformation in trade finance that promises to revolutionise how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) conduct cross-border business. At the intersection of technology and international trade,… read more →
New initiatives like the US’s FedNow and the EU’s Wero leverage technology to speed up payments and simplify compliance and data collection, paving the way for more integration in payments beyond the national level.
