A well-known private equity fund has investments in a number of UK exporters of goods and services. Its CEO approaches leading export credit agency (ECA) and trade finance law firm… read more →
Technology is transforming how people manage their financial lives, giving them more choice and control. But meaningful progress in payments only happens when technological evolution is matched with the right… read more →
Today’s financial system is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in decades. What were once considered long-term trends are now active forces reshaping how payments, trade, data, and value… read more →
The statistics on small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) participation in global trade are well-known and sobering. SMEs frequently account for the majority of businesses, yet their share of exports remains… read more →
Banking regulation underwent a major shift after the 2008 Financial Crisis. The downturn, nothing short of an economic earthquake, led to 25 US bank failures in one year, with hundreds… read more →
Regional integration has been a major focus in Africa’s developmental agenda. Over the past decade in particular, there has been a significant effort to build the frameworks needed to move… read more →
The UK government could be doing more to support British exporters, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), finds a Barclays report released today. UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government’s export… read more →
In many cultures, tradition is often cited as a reason to preserve the status quo. Yet history tells a different story. Across societies, women have always played a central role… read more →
Trade finance, ill-famed for its paper-heavy processes and regulatory hurdles, is being actively transformed through collaboration between banks, fintechs, and tech innovators. Finastra, known for its leading portfolio of financial… read more →
My career has developed mainly within Spanish banks with an international focus, operating on a more modest scale in trade finance than global banks. When I learnt that not many… read more →
