The COVID-19 Pandemic threw a spanner in the workings of the entire global economy. But the African continent, where the financial market ecosystem was fledging, was hit adversely hard. In… read more →

Climate change is no longer an abstract future threat; it is a pressing reality with tangible effects on ecosystems, societies, and economies around the world. Businesses and financial institutions must build climate resilience in response to increasingly threatening climate challenges.

In 2024, the year of dramatic elections, tectonic shifts in governing power, and heightened tensions worldwide, Sibos attendees are keeping their eyes squarely on the road ahead. This year’s theme,… read more →

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 →

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

With the trace:original solution, companies can replace paper documents with electronic original documents which are equally legally compliant. The patents enable the creation of freely transferable electronic documents under the… read more →

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”.

Talking about trade and sustainability can be a double-edged sword: international trade is denounced by climate and anti-globalisation activists for polluting the planet, but many see great potential in trade to power a green transition. Like it or not, trade makes up almost 30% of global GDP; it has also lifted over a billion people out of poverty in the last decades, and is going to become an increasingly central part of the fight against climate change as more parts of the world become integrated in the global market.

The International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) has been facilitating global trade finance by connecting various stakeholders, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation.

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has approved technical assistance funding for a pioneering 120 MW hydropower project in Madagascar, to expand the country’s clean energy capacity.