UK exporters are the least optimistic in Europe due to a combination of uncertainty caused by Brexit, the conflict in Ukraine, and disrupted supply chains, according to Allianz Trade.  This… read more →

Over the last ten years, nature dependent exports accounted for 40% of annual world trade ($7.4 trillion) – 36% of which stemmed from non-democratic regimes, as defined by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index. 

If the Electronic Trade Document Bill trade bill is passed this year, digital documents will be recognised under UK law, which could prove pivotal for global trade. Could blockchain hold the key to a painless and secure switchover to a digital-first trade world?

TFG was delighted to partner with BAFT for their 2022 Global Annual Meeting in Washington.

Throughout the three day event, attendees heard from many experts discussing the current state of the industry, what they learned during the past few years, where the industry is headed, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

We currently live in uncertain times, both geopolitically, and from a macroeconomic perspective. TFG asked two risk management experts for their take on how businesses can navigate through this period of economic volatility.

If a new trade bill is passed during the current UK parliamentary term, digital paperwork could be legalised under English Law, which could be a landmark moment for the trade and export industry. 

Everything you need to know about the Queen’s speech and it’s implications on trade.

The UK Department for International Trade (DIT) has announced the country’s latest round of sanctions against Russia and Belarus following the invasion of Ukraine in February.  The total package consists… read more →

The latest issue of TFG’s Trade Finance Talks, ‘Trade on a knife’s edge’, is out now!

Your morning coffee briefing from TFG: UK manufacturer secures £2 million export contract