United kingdom

Your Monday morning coffee briefing from TFG, 27th November 2023.

British investment managers have received approval to develop tokenised funds, a process where assets are divided into smaller tokens supported by blockchain technology, as stated by the industry’s trade body… read more →

Trade has been the engine of economic growth in London for centuries. From the founding of the city by the Romans down to its modern, finance-focused incarnation, the capital has been defined by its interaction with other nations and peoples via trade.

The United Kingdom and South Korea are set to begin discussions on a new, comprehensive trade deal aimed at amplifying bilateral trade.  South Korea, the world’s 13th largest economy, is… read more →

The UK government today unveiled a £1 billion investment dedicated to 55 innovative projects, marking a step in revitalising communities across the nation. This funding, a core component of the… read more →

Britain declared on Monday that it will enact its inaugural set of regulations aimed at the cryptocurrency sector. The rules will necessitate market participants to secure authorisation before offering services… read more →

“None in particular” is the phrase most frequently heard from enterprises ranked in the top 100 for revenue across eight major global markets when asked which provider leads in digital… read more →

Britain and South Korea have decided to prolong the duration of minimal or zero tariffs on mutual trade involving goods with components from the European Union, according to an announcement… read more →

At Sibos Toronto, TFG’s Deepesh Patel spoke with Rogier van Lammeren, Managing Director, Head of Trade & Working Capital Products at Lloyds Bank, and Patrik Zekkar, CEO of Enigio. 

Lloyds Bank has completed what it believes to be the first transaction under the UK’s new Electronic Trade Documents Act (ETDA) which came into force today [20 September 2023]. 

The export credit agencies (ECAs) of the United Kingdom and Japan have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster their collaborative efforts on global projects. This move aims to… read more →

Projects backed by the UK, totalling £49 million in value, are set to be unveiled at the first-ever Africa Climate Summit taking place in Kenya from 4-6 September.  These initiatives… read more →

Sarah Murrow, CEO of Allianz Trade UK & Ireland, explains how trade credit insurance can help UK companies grow export revenues safely at a time of heightened credit risk.

Today the Border Target Operating Model for goods trade was published, detailing the timeline for the implementation of new controls aimed at enhancing UK biosecurity and establishing a world-leading border… read more →

Agri-tech, higher education, and e-sports are set to be highlighted industries in a restructured sequence of UK trade missions to India in the upcoming year.  Alive with Opportunity, a £1.5… read more →