On 7 November, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Srinivas Koneru, founder of trade finance fintech Triterras Fintech Pte Ltd (“Triterras”), with fraud and misrepresentation. The SEC is… read more →

The 2025 UN Trade and Development Report turns its attention to trade finance, its inextricable connection to global trade and commodity flows, and where it might be headed in the… read more →

The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has reduced its benchmark capital requirement for UK banks to 13% of risk-weighted assets, down from 14%, a move that could provide… read more →

Black Swan, a Mauritian fintech on a mission to “Make Africa Bankable,” has won the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025, securing a $50,000 equity investment and access to commercial solutions… read more →

UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s government-backed export credit agency, announced yesterday it would offer a new guarantee to support UK businesses supplying critical mineral products. This is expected to… read more →

Australia announced this month that it would establish a working group to progress the adoption of the Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records (MLETR) and start drafting amendments to enshrine… read more →

An HSBC report published today has found that, after months of uncertainty, businesses are finally becoming more confident in dealing with trade policy despite facing increased costs and cash flow… read more →

Global trade tensions seem to be easing this week as China announced yesterday, on Monday, 10 November, that it would suspend port fees on US ships docking at its ports following a similar announcement by the US. 

UBS will wind down a number of funds by the end of the year, many of which have significant First Brands exposure, the Financial Times reported. 

The African Development Bank (AfDB) recently announced a financial agreement with Equatorial Guinea for youth inclusion and employment, and a partnership with the Republic of Congo to expand its support… read more →