Try to conceptualise the financial landscape of 1921. In the direct aftermath of the First World War, many European economies were burdened by war debts and reparations, particularly Germany under… read more →
Moderated by Patrick DeVilbiss, Senior Offering Manager at CGI, the panel combined banking and technological perspectives in exploring how red flags in trade finance and supply chains are evolving, and… read more →
Resilience in banking and digital trade Resilience in banking comes down to preparation. Burwell said, “When I hear the word resilience, I think of how you respond to risks in… 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 →
At their 2025 Annual Meeting in London, the EBRD announced that it will add Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria as member recipient countries. EBRD shareholders ratified this today. Iraq, Ghana,… read more →
The Master Trade Loan Agreement (MTLA) was designed by the Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) to be used for lending between financial institutions, specifically related to the financing… read more →
Banks have access to an unparalleled amount of data, and are beginning to service clients beyond traditional financing. Anonymised and aggregated spending data can help businesses make more informed decisions.… read more →
The SWIFT MT799 is commonly used by banks to communicate non-binding information on trade finance transactions. While widely used, this system has historically lacked the uniformity to operate across multiple… read more →
The new agreement, which operates under English law, reflects significant market developments including the discontinuation of LIBOR and post-Brexit adjustments that account for EU law no longer applying in the… read more →
Saudi Arabia’s fintech revolution didn’t happen overnight. Once known primarily for oil exports, the Kingdom is rewriting its future by embracing innovation and technology through Vision 2030, a strategy that… read more →
