The cloud-based solution will initially launch in South Africa before being rolled out to other markets as RMB strengthens its international presence in trade finance capabilities. The bank has operations… read more →

AfriGo cards were launched by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a national domestic card scheme, to promote a cashless economy and offer a local alternative to international card… read more →

The USDB token, unveiled this week, is backed entirely by US and Brazilian government bonds and will be subject to regular audits, according to the São Paulo-based company. The stablecoin… read more →

Similarly, both Indonesia and Thailand promoted an FTA with the GCC in February 2025, targeting a deal by the end of 2025, while Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)… read more →

Since the capture of Constantinople in 1453, trade has been a dominant aspect of the Ottoman Empire. From the spice trade along the Silk Road to field crops and fruits,… read more →

Norden will utilise waste-based biofuels across multiple voyages whilst transferring the associated emissions reductions to Microsoft through its book and claim solution, which allows companies to benefit from low-carbon fuel… read more →

The survey, conducted across approximately 4,500 companies in nine countries (China, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Singapore, Spain, the UK, and the US), reveals that close to 60% of firms expect… read more →

The legislation establishes a comprehensive licensing regime for fiat-referenced stablecoins (FRS), digital currencies designed to maintain stable value against traditional currencies. Stablecoins have emerged as a crucial component of cross-border… read more →

As global trade shuffles and reconfigures itself after the recent tariff announcements, some trade links will weaken due to the increased costs, while others will become even stronger. Trade between Europe and China, one of the most significant trade relationships in the world, is on the rise, and will become even more important as both move away from the US.

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 →