A narrative growing louder in the African market is the appetite for intraregional trade. Historically, trade volumes between, say, Cameroon and France have been larger than with Cameroon’s regional neighbours,… read more →
Where AI is creating the most impact Trade finance operations have traditionally been paper-heavy and time-intensive, making them prime candidates for AI-driven automation. Several key areas are seeing transformation: Document… read more →
Mahika Ravi Shankar (MRS): How can DFIs incentivise local institutional investors and pension funds to participate in domestic capital markets? Daniela Barrdear (DB): DFIs, and let’s also include some multilaterals… read more →
The receivables financing sector has long been expressed by a careful balance between opportunity and risk. It is predicted that the global supply chain finance would attain $17.43 billion by… read more →
Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, tariffs have dominated trade discussions, so this magazine includes a chronological coverage of tariff developments since February. We also focus on emerging markets touched more peripherally by tariffs, which sometimes get drowned out in mainstream media. Finally, we deep-dive into the fast-evolving world of digitalisation. Trade journalism has never been more in demand. We’re excited to be pursuing our mandate of democratising trade finance with highly specialised, always free-to-access content.
On Saturday, 21 June, the US bombed three nuclear facilities in Iran, raising tensions between the two global powers to their highest point in years; yesterday, Iran retaliated by striking… read more →
International businesses have watched the recent imposition of trade tariffs with a degree of trepidation as to the effect on their own supply chains and business operations. With the establishment… 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 →
In 2025, the factoring and receivables industry continues to grow steadily, with strong potential for further expansion in the years to come, proving resilient to the economic and geopolitical turbulence… read more →
Brazil’s first-ever bird flu outbreak in domestic poultry triggered immediate export bans from multiple countries and highlighted the fragility of international food supply chains. The report reveals that antimicrobial resistance… read more →
