The Korean won (KRW) is under heavy pressure amid the conflict in the Middle East and the resulting shock to oil flows. In the near term, the outlook remains highly… read more →
For more than a decade, trade digitalisation has been positioned as inevitable, given the benefits it promises: smoother processes, improved transparency, and better access to finance. Platforms have multiplied, application… read more →
For anyone involved in trade finance, goods in motion means capital in motion. When a container or a palletised shipment is delayed, the impact isn’t just limited to supply chains;… read more →
Nepal’s financial system, by all accounts, is stable. It is characterised by strong remittance inflows, rising foreign exchange reserves, and a sustained balance-of-payments surplus. Yet beneath this ostensible strength, the… read more →
Global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce is projected to exceed $57 trillion by 2030. Yet trade financing, built around bills of lading, warehouse receipts and 90-day usance terms, has been remarkably slow… read more →
Bianca Sakol is founder and CEO of the London-based charity Sebby’s Corner, which works to support vulnerable children and families by providing essentials – from nappies and baby formula, to… read more →
Around 90% of global trade is dependent on shipping, and while traders are largely aware of this number, there is often a disconnect between the transactions driving shipping, and the… read more →
Since the COVID Pandemic in 2020, and as the global supply chain reacts to geopolitical events, flexibility and adaptation have become routine for energy commodity producers, traders, and users. Rapid… read more →
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, attention turns to how global transformations can translate into tangible economic opportunity for women and girls. Few transformations are unfolding as rapidly… read more →
As trade becomes a central lever for economic growth, it doesn’t just expand markets: it reshapes who gains access to global value chains, and on what terms. Yet, access to… read more →
