Across the board, most industries are rushing to take advantage of digitisation and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency and drive growth. In comparison, however, the uptake of digital… read more →

Distributed Ledger Technology, or DLT, has been all the rage in the banking industry for the past few years. After what felt like endless white papers and Proofs of Concept… read more →

Collaboration, common standards, and seamless connectivity are clearly needed for financial institutions around the world to embark on this new era of digitalisation. From interoperability to privacy concerns, the adoption… read more →

Since its inception, globalisation has posed the question of connectivity. And with forces of fragmentation – whether competition, geopolitical, or technological – intensifying today, how can we ensure the global… read more →

Hong Kong’s role as a conduit for international investment into mainland China has reached new heights, with cross-border trading volumes hitting record levels in 2024.  “Hong Kong is that rare… read more →

Gender diversity in trade finance and transaction banking remains a significant challenge. As the industry grapples with this gender gap, innovative approaches will be necessary to foster a more inclusive… read more →

The traditional, paper-heavy processes that once dominated the trade finance industry are now being replaced by innovative, automated systems designed to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs.  This digitalisation… read more →

It’s hard to ignore the continued growth and influence coming out of Asia for trade. Asia’s trade growth continues to surge, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasting 5% growth in 2024, driven by strong domestic demand and recovering exports. Regional integration and modern trade agreements are enhancing resilience in key sectors like food and technology. Asia also benefits from rising demand for tech exports, particularly semiconductors, driven by AI. However, risks such as geopolitical tensions and protectionism remain.

Amazon announced on Wednesday, 16 October it had signed three new agreements to support the development of nuclear energy projects to power its data centres in the US.  The technology… read more →

The firm is has been majority-owned by Santander since 2020, and offers cash and foreign exchange risk management services in over 130 currencies. It also services cross-border payments. The company first… read more →