Reasons why commodities market growth is slowing down At TFG we meet many businesses and traders in very different sectors; so are able to see varied financing structures and company… read more →
We recently attended a conference on African trade and infrastructure and heard from many financial institutions who have a specific interest in the continent; they all outlined the difficulty and… read more →
Donald Trump’s US presidential election victory has shaken foreign exchange markets notably and set them on a new direction. But how long can the trend extend for? The US Dollar… read more →
Currency markets had priced in a Hillary Clinton win at this year’s US presidential election. Indeed, Clinton won the popular vote, but it was Trump who secured the majority of… read more →
We spoke to Ben Singh-Jarrold, Corporate Banking Strategist at Misys on the trade revolution. Whether you believe Globalisation 2.0 is an unstoppable force, or that progress to a truly global… read more →
London Fashion Week ended at a high in mid-September, unveiling floral prints and Victorian ruffles. Caroline Rush, Chief Executive of the British Fashion Council (BFC) said: “This is the first… read more →
Following the success of Sibos 2016, we spoke to Enrico Camerinelli, a senior analyst at Aite Group specializing in wholesale banking, cash and trade finance, and payments. Based in Milan,… read more →
Exporters Dare to Dream The renewed downside impetus in the British Pound at the start of October has left many questioning where the limits to sell-off lie. The Pound has… read more →
The United Kingdom, and in particular London, has been at the helm of entrepreneurship within Europe, even rivalling Silicon Valley. Of Europe’s technology start-ups worth $1bn of more, the UK… read more →
Pound Sterling has enjoyed a strong run from mid-August as the UK economy showed remarkable resilience following the Brexit vote. The Pound hit its lowest levels against the Euro since… read more →
The falls in Sterling following the Brexit vote have been punishing for those importers who did not hedge against declines; but could the weakness finally be ending? The British pound… read more →
Top 10 questions on trade finance, covering letters of credit, bills of lading, avalisation, documents, reverse factoring, and bank guarantees. Read our FAQ.
Basel III – A Guide to Basel and what it means for banks Basel III regulation affects lending from banks. Alternative finance and ‘fintech’ encompass many different elements which are… read more →
The big event for Sterling this week, and arguably for the remainder of 2016, could well prove to be the Bank of England’s August policy decision. Money markets are now… read more →
Friday, 24th June 2016 marked an historic day for the UK, and the rest of the world, as the results of the UK referendum took centre stage. Britain voted out… read more →