The agreement, known as the E-Commerce Joint Initiative, was finalised on July 26, 2024, after five years of negotiations involving 90 countries, aiming to eliminate customs duties on digital content

In this 2-part series, TFG’s Deepesh Patel spoke with Adam Harwood, Associate, A&O Shearman and Bob Penn, Partner, A&O Shearman, breaking down CRD VI and its implications on the syndicated lending and trade finance industry.

To learn more about the implications of CRD VI, Deepesh Patel (DP), Editorial Director, TFG spoke with Adam Harwood (AH), Associate, A&O Shearman and Bob Penn (BP), Partner, A&O Shearman, in a 2-part series.

As a country with a rich history and a strategic position in international trade, Morocco has been steadily advancing its digital infrastructure to streamline and enhance various sectors of its economy and propel the country into a new era of economic growth and global competitiveness. 

Traditional compliance methods—often manual and time-consuming—are no longer sufficient given the volume and complexity of modern-day transactions.

The EBRD is taking a proactive role in facilitating the adoption of MLETR in various markets, including Morocco.

The Middle East has recently thrived by capitalising on digital advancements across various sectors.

Hear from Jin Saibo, Attorney at Law, Beijing Jincheng Tongda & Neal Law Firm about the evolving landscape of trade finance, China’s integration of international standards and the country’s innovative transition towards digital negotiable instruments.

Deepesh Patel spoke with Kai Fehr, Global Head of Trade and Working Capital at Standard Chartered Bank at FCI’s 56th Annual Meeting in Seoul.

At the 56th Annual FCI Meeting in Seoul, Deepesh Patel, Editorial Director at Trade Finance Global, was joined on Trade Finance Talks by Steven Beck, Head of Trade and Supply Chain Finance, Asian Development Bank to discuss the role of MDBs in the facilitation of trade and supply chain finance.