Home to nearly a tenth of the world’s population and some of its fastest-growing economies, South-East Asia is rising faster than ever. In the turbulent past year, the region has… read more →

In the United States, the equity market is unified: companies list in New York, choosing between the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ. One is more traditional, the other… read more →

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – especially those in emerging economies – are hit the hardest by the global trade finance gap, which has been stuck at an estimated $2.5… read more →

Disruption has always been a part of global trade, but over the past decade, this has evolved into frequent volatility. Geopolitical realignments, regulatory fragmentation, shifting tariffs and climate shocks have… read more →

When Trump’s April 2025 tariffs landed, Lesotho faced a 50% levy, the highest of any US trading partner. For textile micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) that had built businesses… read more →

The $32 trillion global trade industry is foundational. World leaders increasingly look to trade to drive development in the face of a growing population and lacklustre growth.  Despite the hopes… read more →

The past year saw significant changes occur across the financial sector. AI became deeply embedded in day-to-day work, digital currencies moved from the margins toward mainstream pilots, and trade networks… read more →

Instant payments are being hailed far and wide as the new frontier in transaction banking, making transaction fees and processing times as much a relic of the past as travellers’… read more →

Trafigura v Gupta, the London High Court trial that has been gripping the global commodities scene for over a month, concluded today as both sides made their closing statements. The… read more →

Tourists coming to the UK are often shocked by the institution of a pint. In celebration or in sorrow, at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. An average pint in London costs… read more →