On Tuesday 10 May, the exchange introduced seven futures contracts with expiration dates ranging from November through May next year, followed by the first options contracts of their kind later… read more →
The partnership’s first transaction supported a leading global food company’s cocoa procurement from Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s leading cocoa producer; this will unlock over $70 million in annual procurement opportunities.… read more →
The Paris-based organisation warned that mounting protectionism could disrupt the pace of the global energy transition, as companies adopt a “wait and see” approach to significant new investments dependent on… read more →
The Swedish buy-now-pay-later company’s “Klarna Card” combines immediate debit functionality with the ability to activate credit features through its mobile application, powered by Visa’s Flexible Credential platform. At an exclusive… read more →
The cloud-based solution will initially launch in South Africa before being rolled out to other markets as RMB strengthens its international presence in trade finance capabilities. The bank has operations… read more →
AfriGo cards were launched by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a national domestic card scheme, to promote a cashless economy and offer a local alternative to international card… read more →
Similarly, both Indonesia and Thailand promoted an FTA with the GCC in February 2025, targeting a deal by the end of 2025, while Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)… read more →
“Trade finance remains reliant on outdated processes that increase fraud, delay transactions, and inflate capital costs,” said Michele Sancricca, Secro’s co-founder and chief executive. The company has developed a blockchain-based… read more →
Norden will utilise waste-based biofuels across multiple voyages whilst transferring the associated emissions reductions to Microsoft through its book and claim solution, which allows companies to benefit from low-carbon fuel… read more →
The deal agreed between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has been marked by the sanitary and phytosanitary goods (SPS) deal.… read more →