The ninth Annual African Financial Markets Index, launched today by multinational African bank Absa, shows a continent that has remained relatively stable despite tariff and geopolitical turbulence, where ambitious reforms… read more →
Rerouted trade corridors, regional fragmentation, a currency arms race… these are no longer distant possibilities. They are active geopolitical and macroeconomic forces, reshaping transactional banking. At this year’s BAFT Global… read more →
A new weapon in the US and China’s trade war arsenal, reciprocal port fees, is set to take effect today, Tuesday, 14 October. ‘Announcement 54’ was made on Friday, 10… read more →
The collapse of First Brands Group, an Ohio-based auto parts manufacturer, has exposed the inadequacy of US accounting standards designed to prevent opacity in corporate financing. The company’s bankruptcy filing… read more →
In a grocery store in Cape Town, Korean instant noodles and ice cups sit alongside local biltong. “The younger generation is observing on social media, and has now created a… read more →
The accession means Moldovan users can now send and receive euros with processing times of less than 24 hours and substantially lower fees than previously available. International transfers that formerly… read more →
Walk into any small business in Lagos, Nairobi, or Johannesburg, and you’ll see the same thing: ambition trumping circumstance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up the majority of businesses… read more →
In June 2025, Israel’s strikes on Iranian targets and Iran’s retaliatory attacks sent shockwaves through global logistics networks. Brent crude jumped more than 10%, airlines rerouted flights to avoid conflict… read more →
The report, which surveyed US and UK firms of all sizes on the impact of recent tariffs and geopolitical disruption, found that tariffs are changing contract terms and increasing complexity… read more →
The consultation invited responses from stakeholders, including legal scholars and market participants who often use distributed ledger technology (DLT) and electronic trade documents. The consultation paper, which stakeholders gave feedback… read more →
