Trade and export finance are sometimes used interchangeably. However, it is important to explain the distinction and how the terms are used.     Trade finance is a term universally… read more →

What’s the future of Africa trade finance? Trade finance presents huge opportunities in emerging markets such as Africa. We spoke to Mr Ikenna Egbukole, Head of Structured Trade & Commodity… read more →

What has happened with Greece? The Greek situation has not moved along much, with major new concessions on issues that are key to every stakeholder not been dealt with, such… read more →

Following the release of inflation data, which showed that consumer price inflation (CPI) had reached the record low level of 0% in March, the pound moved weaker against both the… read more →

Low inflation rates breathe sigh of relief into markets and UK importers The UK’s annual inflation rate fell to zero in February which breathed a sigh of relief into markets.… read more →

The continued spread of Ebola in West Africa has had a big impact on agriculture and mining. It has deterred both funders and traders from doing business. There are also… read more →