In 2025, the factoring and receivables industry continues to grow steadily, with strong potential for further expansion in the years to come, proving resilient to the economic and geopolitical turbulence… read more →
Brazil’s first-ever bird flu outbreak in domestic poultry triggered immediate export bans from multiple countries and highlighted the fragility of international food supply chains. The report reveals that antimicrobial resistance… read more →
As global trade shuffles and reconfigures itself after the recent tariff announcements, some trade links will weaken due to the increased costs, while others will become even stronger. Trade between Europe and China, one of the most significant trade relationships in the world, is on the rise, and will become even more important as both move away from the US.
On 28 April 2025, the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) issued its first ruling in dispute raised under the framework of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union… read more →
Speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh, while acknowledging their purpose before the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, Trump described the sanctions as “brutal and crippling”.… read more →
Have you ever looked at your bank statement and seen a payment you don’t recognise? If so, you’re not alone. Traditional electronic payments often only include basic information, like the… read more →
For all the advancements in digital trade, one simple fact remains: paper still dominates global trade transactions. But why, in 2025, do businesses continue to rely on physical documents when… read more →
After months of starts and stops, threats and retreats, Liberation Day is upon us. The Trump administration’s promised wide-ranging regime of tariffs, a cornerstone of his winning presidential campaign, was… read more →
In 432 BC, a messenger sent by Athens to Megara, a nearby rival city, was unceremoniously killed after delivering his message. To retaliate, Pericles, the Athenian leader, issued a decree… read more →
As recent news makes strikingly clear, today’s world is becoming increasingly volatile and fraught with risk. Being part of the trade industry in this unstable geopolitical environment requires adaptability, resilience, and risk management, making insurance more necessary than ever.
