Corporate banking is undergoing a transformative shift, with artificial intelligence (AI) and the array of next-generation technologies linked to it playing a pivotal role. However, the industry is still exploring ways to fully harness the technology’s potential; to evolve quickly with change while managing associated risks.
In a time when global geopolitical and macroeconomic relationships are becoming increasingly strained, the international trade community needs to find ways to collaborate and share best practices.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have jointly published a Reference Note to better define sustainable trade finance and set eligibility criteria for related deals.… read more →
Businesses trying to navigate the turbulent waters of international trade during current storms can afford neither starry-eyed idealism nor the comfort of theoretical abstraction.
The European Union (EU) and Singapore have successfully concluded negotiations for a landmark Digital Trade Agreement (DTA), an initiative aimed at setting global standards for digital trade and cross-border data flows.
The agreement, known as the E-Commerce Joint Initiative, was finalised on July 26, 2024, after five years of negotiations involving 90 countries, aiming to eliminate customs duties on digital content
In this 2-part series, TFG’s Deepesh Patel spoke with Adam Harwood, Associate, A&O Shearman and Bob Penn, Partner, A&O Shearman, breaking down CRD VI and its implications on the syndicated lending and trade finance industry.
To learn more about the implications of CRD VI, Deepesh Patel (DP), Editorial Director, TFG spoke with Adam Harwood (AH), Associate, A&O Shearman and Bob Penn (BP), Partner, A&O Shearman, in a 2-part series.
As a country with a rich history and a strategic position in international trade, Morocco has been steadily advancing its digital infrastructure to streamline and enhance various sectors of its economy and propel the country into a new era of economic growth and global competitiveness.
Traditional compliance methods—often manual and time-consuming—are no longer sufficient given the volume and complexity of modern-day transactions.
