Volatility is no longer an event-driven, periodic state of affairs. The past couple of years have seen supply chains get completely reconfigured as a result of geopolitical turmoil, and as… read more →
As the Trump administration conditions market access on forced labour commitments, such commitments have moved from the margins of trade policy to its core. Nowhere is that shift more consequential… read more →
South-East Asia is a critical region for the global economy. With a GDP of $6.36 trillion, Indonesia alone is the world’s sixth-largest economy, surpassing Brazil, France, and the UK. As… read more →
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) form the foundation of the Indian economy. They account for 29% of the nation’s GDP and 49% of its exports, and are looking to… read more →
A new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to move beyond analysis and into action within the insurance industry. Bringing together experts from both the insurance and technology landscapes,… read more →
In recent years, countries in South Asia have experienced significant political shifts, driven largely by mass mobilisation among a highly politically active youth. In 2024, student-led uprisings in Bangladesh led… read more →
I introduced the idea of a women’s-only edition to Trade Finance Global (TFG) this time last year. But for this year’s edition, the response has been overwhelming, and Issue 30… read more →
From ancient Mesopotamian clay tablets to the emergence of global trading hubs in Singapore and Hong Kong, for centuries, trade finance has been built on trust. Commercial relationships, reputation, and… read more →
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz strains global food security, given the impact on the transport of agricultural goods and the chemicals necessary for the production of fertilisers.… read more →
Listen to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Podtail, ListenNotes, TuneIn The past year dealt with extremes. Unprecedented geopolitical turmoil came alongside breakneck digital advancement, and the worries and priorities of financial institutions are shifting… read more →
