Cross-border payments are stuck in the past: paradoxically, especially for the businesses shaping the future. As global trade grapples with geopolitical tensions, compliance pressures, and accelerating digital transformation, business-to-business (B2B)… read more →
If open defecation were eliminated, these losses were estimated to drop to ₹4.1 trillion ($64 billion), representing savings of ₹8.1 trillion ($126 billion). In response, the Swachh Bharat (Clean India)… read more →
Resilience in banking and digital trade Resilience in banking comes down to preparation. Burwell said, “When I hear the word resilience, I think of how you respond to risks in… read more →
Mikael Björknert, the Swedish banker who became chief executive of Privatbank in January, told Trade Finance Global (TFG) that Ukraine’s economy was performing better than many expected, with GDP growth… read more →
Trade credit insurance is the backbone of modern trade, making it possible for financing and shipping to happen despite global uncertainty. Because of the many players involved in a transaction… read more →
As a customer, it looks like payments are becoming easier than ever. With a tap of a card or two clicks in an online store, our money can change hands… read more →
The Master Trade Loan Agreement (MTLA) was designed by the Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) to be used for lending between financial institutions, specifically related to the financing… read more →
Banks have access to an unparalleled amount of data, and are beginning to service clients beyond traditional financing. Anonymised and aggregated spending data can help businesses make more informed decisions.… read more →
To learn more about gender issues in trade, treasury, and payments, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Gwen Mwaba, Afreximbank’s Managing Director of Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking, at the annual Women in Trade Treasury and Payments event in London.
Capital investment can be vital for driving economic development, but on its own, it is rarely enough. True development requires robust financial systems that serve all trade participants and minimise… read more →
