The ICC Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance (PSTF), developed in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group and leading financial institutions, addresses a crucial gap in the market: the challenge of applying… read more →

It’s hard to ignore the continued growth and influence coming out of Asia for trade. Asia’s trade growth continues to surge, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasting 5% growth in 2024, driven by strong domestic demand and recovering exports. Regional integration and modern trade agreements are enhancing resilience in key sectors like food and technology. Asia also benefits from rising demand for tech exports, particularly semiconductors, driven by AI. However, risks such as geopolitical tensions and protectionism remain.

Managing General Agents (MGAs) have emerged as an important component in the ecosystem, offering specialised expertise and flexibility. This new model of insurance providers helps to bridge the gap between insurers and the businesses they protect.

To learn more about reverse mentoring and other approaches to closing the gender gap in trade finance, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Rita King, Managing Director and Head of Institutional Trade Sales at Lloyds Bank.

In recent years, e-invoicing has transformed from a behind-the-scenes process into a cornerstone of tax compliance and business operations worldwide. Originally introduced in the early 2000s as a method for… read more →

In an era of complex global transactions and stringent compliance measures, the question of how much information is too much arises. In trade finance, compliance, regulatory, and fraud-prevention checks are increasingly demanding, and while access to data has never been greater, the challenge remains: how do we make sense of it all?

The energy transition is more than just a buzzword; it represents a fundamental shift in how the world generates and consumes energy. 

The end-to-end process of international trade—from issuing documents to shipping goods and completing payments—has been labyrinthine, often mired in paperwork and delays.

The founder of a small business, built from the ground up, receives a call from someone representing the financial technology company they bank with. The caller says that some transactions on her company account have been blocked and that they need her security information.

Deepesh Patel, Editorial Director at Trade Finance Global, discussed the topic further with Nabil Jijakli, Credendo’s Deputy CEO.