The receivables financing sector has long been expressed by a careful balance between opportunity and risk. It is predicted that the global supply chain finance would attain $17.43 billion by… read more →
Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, tariffs have dominated trade discussions, so this magazine includes a chronological coverage of tariff developments since February. We also focus on emerging markets touched more peripherally by tariffs, which sometimes get drowned out in mainstream media. Finally, we deep-dive into the fast-evolving world of digitalisation. Trade journalism has never been more in demand. We’re excited to be pursuing our mandate of democratising trade finance with highly specialised, always free-to-access content.
On Saturday, 21 June, the US bombed three nuclear facilities in Iran, raising tensions between the two global powers to their highest point in years; yesterday, Iran retaliated by striking… read more →
Earlier this week, global trade technology company IQAX became the first in the world to have its electronic bill of lading (eBL) solution go live with the Digital Container Shipping… read more →
TBTs are non-tariff barriers — such as standards, certifications, and conformity assessments — that are less well-known than tariffs but more impactful. In this context, the US tariff strategy should… read more →
Every day, global corporates move nearly $23.5 trillion through financial systems in cross-border transactions, fueling economic growth. But hidden within these legitimate flows are sophisticated financial crime schemes that exploit… read more →
International businesses have watched the recent imposition of trade tariffs with a degree of trepidation as to the effect on their own supply chains and business operations. With the establishment… read more →
As these nations grapple with mounting climate impacts, their banking sectors face a critical juncture. There are two options: drive the transition to a green economy or risk being overwhelmed… 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 →
Since the capture of Constantinople in 1453, trade has been a dominant aspect of the Ottoman Empire. From the spice trade along the Silk Road to field crops and fruits,… read more →