International Lawyers and Economists for Development (ILaED) is a non-government organisation focusing on the economic development of women and girls. By encouraging entrepreneurial skills, it helps them engage in both local and international markets.

While a growing portion of the industry starts to seize the opportunities of measuring and managing emissions, many commodity traders still hesitate. Why undertake the complex process of carbon accounting, if it’s hard, if it’s not a legal requirement, and if it only draws attention to their high-carbon products rather than their competitors? 

TFD Initiative has announced it will hold its inaugural Trade Finance Investor Day on 19-20 October at The Grove Hotel in Hertfordshire. The TFD Initiative represents a dynamic community of… read more →

German industrial production declined more sharply than anticipated in June, data released on Monday revealed, highlighting the difficulties encountered by manufacturing amidst a downturn in Europe’s largest economy. Production decreased… read more →

Surety carriers have a unique opportunity to support the green transition, grow emerging industries, and promote sustainable financing practices. However, challenges must be addressed.

A worldwide shortfall in curbing carbon emissions could result in increased debt-servicing costs for 59 countries over the forthcoming decade, as per a study simulating the economic repercussions of climate… read more →

Any business participating in international commerce normally needs to make payments in foreign currencies to suppliers/sellers overseas for goods and/or services sourced from other countries.

India’s edible oil imports in July rose to a record 1.76 million metric tonnes as refiners built up stocks for upcoming festivals, given uncertainty over supplies from the Black Sea,… read more →

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector wing of the World Bank, has entered into a contract with Switzerland’s government to initiate the next phase of the Sustainable Cities… read more →

In this episode of Trade Finance Talks, Alex Gray, Head of Trade and Transaction Banking at the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF), and Noémi Klein, former Regional Head of Financial Crime Surveillance Operations at Standard Chartered Bank, share the main topics and insights covered at the LIBF Annual Trade Finance Compliance Conference 2023. Together, they shed light on the multifaceted issues faced by financial institutions and the recent developments in the intricate world of compliance in trade finance.