The European Parliament has approved a ‘White Paper on the Future of European Defence’ that calls for financial tools – including a dedicated Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB) – to fortify the EU’s security posture. The announcement signals a major shift in how Europe plans to finance its defence needs.
The collaboration, which launches on Tuesday 11 March, combines ETR Digital’s digital negotiable instruments (DNI) technology with Calculum’s AI-powered analytics platform to help businesses release trapped working capital and improve cash conversion cycles.
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.
As the year winds to a close we’re revisiting our predictions to see how well they measured up to reality. Let’s dive in!
At the International Trade Forfaiting Association’s (ITFA) 2024 Christmas party, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Sean Edwards, Chairman of ITFA, and Dhiresh Dave, Chief Legal Officer and Managing Director – Legal, Compliance and Governance at Falcon Group, to discuss a financing tool that might come in handy for Saint Nicholas: inventory finance.
To effectively address climate action and build resilience in Mongolia, attention must be directed to three critical areas: livestock, forests, and water. These sectors are central to the Government of Mongolia’s ‘Vision 2050’ initiative, particularly its pledge to “protect the planet Earth and its pristine nature”.
A coalition of major supply chain industry associations has thrown its weight behind the “declaration of the electronic Bill of Lading” (eBL). This development adds momentum to the commitment towards modernising international trade documentation.
Learn the risks of working with non-approved customs brokers and how to protect your business. Stay compliant with import regulations and avoid unnecessary penalties.
To discuss the paper and better understand how DTSCF can promote financial stability, risk management, and sustainability, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Tod Burwell, President and CEO of BAFT.
To help demystify some of the greatest challenges facing the shipping and freight forwarding industry today, Trade Finance Global (TFG)’s Deepesh Patel spoke with Director of HR Maritime, Richard Watts.
