SINGAPORE 26 January 2021 – Artivision Technologies Ltd. shareholders have approved the proposed reverse takeover (RTO) of electronic payments company, Mobile Credit Payment Pte. Ltd. (“MC Payment”), at an Extraordinary… read more →
On the 15th November, 2020 several Heads of State/ Government of the Member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and other nations met virtually to witness the signing of The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement – solidifying over 8 years of negotiations and challenges.
GENEVA (10 November 2020) – Gunvor Group Ltd (“Gunvor” or the “Group”) has signed a USD 1.225 billion revolving credit facility (“RCF” or “Facility”) in favour of Gunvor International B.V.… read more →
TFG spoke to an expert group of global commodity traders to look at the key developments in commodity markets over the past few months, with a focus on the agri and softs sector.
Banks and government bodies rally together to mitigate trade finance fraud with Trade Finance Registry
SWIFT and Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) today signed a Memorandum of Intent (MOI) to accelerate trade digitalisation globally.
• Creates a new digital pathway to credit for wholesalers for better cash flow management and inventory investments • Collaborative solution digitally integrates Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) marketing campaigns… read more →
ICC – renowned for its global standards that enable trillions of dollars of cross-border transactions each year – has announced the operational launch of a major new initiative to ensure… read more →
Barings Bank collapse. Noble Group’s demise. The 2020 commodities scandals of Agritrade, Hin Leong, Zenrock, Sugih Energy and Hontop Energy. Will these recent commodity financial scandals shatter Singapore’s reputational armour?
TOKYO July 21 2020 — Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“SMBC”, President and CEO: Makoto Takashima) signed a (1) Letter of Intent with Contour (Headquarters: Singapore) to participate in its “Beta… read more →
TFG heard from Andreas Tesch of Atradius on the status of credit insurance market in Asia and the key initiatives taken in response to Covid-19’s impact on Asian trade.
We dive deeper into how Covid-19 impacted the shipping industry. Will the cruise liners be able to financially recover from this outbreak?
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.
Singapore & Malta, 23 June 2020 Contour, the Singapore-based open trade finance network, today announced its partnership with essDOCS, the leading enabler of paperless trade. The news follows Contour and essDOCS’ initial… read more →
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… read more →