In the wake of the pandemic, the global economy has seen a confluence of challenges, including geopolitical risks, interest rate changes, and commodity price fluctuations.
ICC and Swift, the global leader in secure financial messaging services, have unveiled the first application programming interface (API) industry standards for bank guarantees and standby letters of credit. The… read more →
Allen & Overy’s tech innovation hub, Fuse, has welcomed Enigio into its current cohort. The two companies are working together to accelerate the digitalisation of trade finance, given the importance… read more →
A&O Shearman’s tech innovation hub, Fuse, has welcomed Enigio into its current cohort. The two companies are working together to accelerate the digitalisation of trade finance, given the importance of… read more →
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.
A judge in a Canadian court case has ruled that a thumbs-up emoji constituted a legally binding acceptance of a contract, ordering the defendant, who failed to fulfill their end of the deal, to pay more than $82,000 in damages.
This week, the World Trade Organization (WTO) published the World Trade Statistical Review 2023, providing an in-depth analysis of the global trade landscape in the midst of worldwide turbulence.
Just about six months ago, Trade Finance Global reached out to a variety of trade finance experts to help answer some questions we had about the industry. Like always, our friends across the industry came through and provided us with some detailed thoughts on the ins and outs of the trade finance world.
Today, the EU and Singapore commence negotiations on a digital trade agreement. This proposed agreement is poised to provide legal assurance for comprehensive digital trade and to enhance protections for… read more →
The Electronic Trade Documents Bill has today received Royal Assent, and is officially an act of law (the Electronic Trade Documents Act), promising to transform the way international trade is conducted electronically.