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.
It’s been a long few weeks since Donald Trump began his second presidential term on 20 January. Trade observers braced themselves for a flurry of trade actions. The question, as always with Trump, was what would stick.
This approach enables factoring companies to implement solutions faster and with fewer resources, allowing them to begin offering factoring services to their clients, such as SMEs and corporates, more efficiently.… read more →
Saudi Arabia’s fintech revolution didn’t happen overnight. Once known primarily for oil exports, the Kingdom is rewriting its future by embracing innovation and technology through Vision 2030, a strategy that… read more →
