[box] The UK has today taken a major step in the process of joining CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership). [/box] The UK has taken a major step in the process of joining CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership), one of the world’s largest and most dynamic free trade areas. International… Continue reading UK takes major step towards membership of Trans-Pacific free trade area
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Government announces new Board of Trade
[box] The Department for International Trade has announced its new advisers to the Board of Trade, comprising of senior figures from business, academia and government. [/box] Board members and advisers will meet quarterly and use their influence to help Britain make a stronger case for free trade on the international stage, helping the government forge a… Continue reading Government announces new Board of Trade
What’s next for the pound? – Quarterly Currency Forecast
Smart Currency Business have collated predictions from major banks and highlighted key factors which may influence the pound, euro and dollar in their latest quarterly forecast.
UK inward investment projects increase in 2019
Figures from the Department for International Trade published today (10 July), show the UK attracted 1,852 new inward investment projects in 2019/2020 financial year, representing a 4% increase on the previous year. Today’s figures show the US continues to be the number one source of foreign direct investment in the UK, delivering 462 projects and… Continue reading UK inward investment projects increase in 2019
How to Prevent Double Invoice Fraud
EIPP in combination with blockchain can help banks avoid duplicate Invoice Financing and perform dedupe effectively.
PODCAST: ‘China Plus One’ Strategy – Best of Both Worlds? (S1 E45)
TFG heard from Dr. Deborah Elms, CEO, Asian Trade Centre on the impact of COVID19 for businesses in Asia Pacific and how governments and policymakers can accelerate the economic recovery.
UK shows pedal power as bike exports rise
Bike Week 2020 is underway and it’s not just across the UK that the sport is seeing a surge in interest, with exports of UK cycling goods climbing by 15% in the year to March. The latest figures show that bike exports have a total value of £173.2 million, with Europe, Australia and the US… Continue reading UK shows pedal power as bike exports rise
Agrocorp receives $50M from FMO and Rabobank to enhance food supply chains
Singapore, June 2, 2020 – The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged food supply chains globally and especially in developing markets in Asia, the Middle East and Africa where lockdown measures have led to reduced food production and rising prices. In order to ensure a continuous flow of food from farmers to end-consumers, the role of the… Continue reading Agrocorp receives $50M from FMO and Rabobank to enhance food supply chains
Where will the pound be by summer?
Here the story has been less dramatic. After the initial collapse in the pound to a 35-year low against the USD and 11-year low against EUR, we’ve seen a recovery to a level slightly above the average since the Brexit vote.
WHITEPAPER: Asia’s digital trade landscape heading into a new decade
As the APAC region solidifies its global trade leadership, banks gain an opportunity to serve new finance needs as long as they make needed technology and process changes.
PODCAST: APAC Trade and Supply Chain Finance Market Commentary (S1 E38)
TFG heard from Finastra and Cognizant discussing trade and supply chain trends in Asia for 2020. Accounting for half of global GDP, what are the biggest challenges that lie ahead?
Coronavirus and its impact on currencies
Unexpected and unpredictable, COVID-19 has already made a huge impact on global economies and markets, including the currency market.
NEWS: Global Factoring Industry Grows 5% to €2.9b in 2019, FCI
The first estimates for the factoring industry worldwide in 2019 have been announced today by the FCI Secretary General at BCR’s 20th RFIX event
Brexit is just the start. Businesses must improve their compliance processes or risk supply chain disruption.
Brexit will change the rules of trade for UK businesses trading into Europe, but it forms part of a much larger picture. Trade regulation around the world is constantly changing. Businesses need to manage risk, know all their global compliance requirements, and constantly adapt to changes in the regulatory and geopolitical landscape. Increasingly complicated supply… Continue reading Brexit is just the start. Businesses must improve their compliance processes or risk supply chain disruption.
Singapore Spearheading the E-Invoicing Roll-out in ASEAN
Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, November 2019 – The E-Invoicing Exchange Summit took place in Singapore on November 5 and 6, 2019. Almost 150 international experts, thought leaders and key decision-makers from 33 nations gathered to discuss best practices, new market developments, international solutions, and formed valuable, long-lasting business partnerships. With the ASEAN region now approaching the implementation at full speed,… Continue reading Singapore Spearheading the E-Invoicing Roll-out in ASEAN