As global trade shuffles and reconfigures itself after the recent tariff announcements, some trade links will weaken due to the increased costs, while others will become even stronger. Trade between Europe and China, one of the most significant trade relationships in the world, is on the rise, and will become even more important as both move away from the US.
Have you ever looked at your bank statement and seen a payment you don’t recognise? If so, you’re not alone. Traditional electronic payments often only include basic information, like the… read more →
In the trade finance sector, as in almost every industry, recent tariff announcements and the seemingly impending trade war have spread
However, how to overcome these challenges – especially in a complicated geopolitical landscape – and evolve with the opportunities remains a hot topic. Finastra, a global provider of financial software… read more →
With more details being released by the US and some countries already releasing significant retaliatory tariffs, a clearer picture is emerging – one of a global economy which will be,… read more →
After months of starts and stops, threats and retreats, Liberation Day is upon us. The Trump administration’s promised wide-ranging regime of tariffs, a cornerstone of his winning presidential campaign, was… read more →
In 432 BC, a messenger sent by Athens to Megara, a nearby rival city, was unceremoniously killed after delivering his message. To retaliate, Pericles, the Athenian leader, issued a decree… read more →
As recent news makes strikingly clear, today’s world is becoming increasingly volatile and fraught with risk. Being part of the trade industry in this unstable geopolitical environment requires adaptability, resilience, and risk management, making insurance more necessary than ever.
The role of payments in business is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Once seen primarily as a cost centre, payments are now emerging as a critical revenue driver. Embedded payment solutions… read more →
To learn more about gender issues in trade, treasury, and payments, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Gwen Mwaba, Afreximbank’s Managing Director of Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking, at the annual Women in Trade Treasury and Payments event in London.
