UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) seeking to make changes to achieve Net Zero are as motivated by purpose-driven, or social impact, factors as by commercial considerations, according to research… read more →
Cargo transportation is enjoying rapid growth due to increased globalisation and online ordering. The shipping industry accounts for a vast percentage of global trade, so finding ways to make it more sustainable is crucial.
Green and sustainable debt issuance has been growing rapidly in the Middle East, despite the comparative lack of regulation of green financial instruments. In 2021, the total issuance of green… read more →
Your Monday morning coffee briefing from TFG: UK Freeports: catalysts for regional economic development and recovery
The shift to a more digital form of globalisation changes who is participating, how business is done across borders, and where the economic benefits are flowing. This creates a new paradigm where not only large corporates, but also retailers, SMEs, and individuals can use international payments, integrated commerce, or trade interfaces regularly.
Citi has launched its latest Global Perspectives & Solutions (Citi GPS) report, “Supply Chain Finance: Uncertainty in Global Supply Chains Is Going to Stay” Its findings indicate that in an… read more →
Gunvor Group, a leading independent trader of liquefied natural gas (LNG) worldwide, has renewed its syndicated borrowing base facility (the “facility”) to support the working capital needs of the company’s… read more →
In TFG’s conversations with industry experts, we have learned quite a lot about trade volumes and commodities, trade technology, and trade credit insurance. While there is plenty of uncertainty regarding the global outlook in 2023, it is clear that there are many areas of optimism for international trade.
Exploring new opportunities for financing energy projects in Africa, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) will host a New Year reception at the Waldorf Hilton in London, supporting European investment opportunities… read more →
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai has spoken of the significance of Africa’s integration into global supply chains after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). During the US-Africa… read more →
