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 →
To discuss these potential implications and explore how a second Trump presidency will reshape global trade, finance, and geopolitical dynamics, Trade Finance Global spoke with Rebecca Harding, Economist at Rebecanomics; Robert Besseling, CEO at Pangea Risk; Alyssa DiCaprio, former Chief Economist at R3; and Simon Everett, Trade Policy Expert on the day the results were announced.
The role of payments in business is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Once seen primarily as a cost centre, payments are now emerging as a critical revenue driver. Embedded payment solutions… 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 →
