Over a dozen export credit agencies and three multilateral financial institutions are attending the forum in Shanghai. This year’s theme, ‘Regional Cooperation in Asia and Global Economic Integration,’ comes as… read more →
Technical Committee 68 of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) for financial services standardisation created a common standard, ISO 20022, around two decades ago. This development was transformational. It was… read more →
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 →
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 →
The energy transition is more than just a buzzword; it represents a fundamental shift in how the world generates and consumes energy.
The Bank for International Settlement (BIS) announced on Tuesday, September 17, that 41 major private sector financial firms would join Project Agorá, the Basel-based bank’s pioneering wholesale cross-border payments tokenisation project.
As of June 2024, Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean have escalated, with over 150 reported incidents since November 2023. These attacks have targeted both commercial and naval vessels, disrupting maritime traffic and global trade routes.
Recent leadership changes or upcoming elections in Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa will impact economic and trade policy. This could be a tipping point for these countries, either strengthening their trade position or creating new challenges.
