The global trade finance gap persists at around $2.5 trillion, leaving businesses – especially small-and-medium commodity traders – struggling to pay suppliers, ship goods, and keep cash flowing while they… read more →

From soaring price volatility and shifting geopolitical tensions to the urgent need to decarbonise, companies across the energy sector are facing risks on multiple fronts. Energy trading contracts can stretch… read more →

In a grocery store in Cape Town, Korean instant noodles and ice cups sit alongside local biltong. “The younger generation is observing on social media, and has now created a… read more →

At the 51st Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Association’s (ITFA) Conference in Singapore, Mahika Ravi Shankar, Deputy Editor at Trade Finance Global (TFG), sat down with Craig Weeks, Senior Vice… read more →

The energy transition appears to have been a constant back and forth between opportunities and complex regulatory and ESG challenges, and nowhere is this more pertinent than in commodity finance.… read more →

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.

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.

AI holds the power to transform trade, offering opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and empower smaller players in the global market. However, it also introduces complexities and ethical dilemmas. The question remains to be seen: will it bridge gaps, lower barriers, and drive innovation? Or will it create hurdles, deepen inequalities, and exacerbate existing challenges?

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Germany’s outdated system for handling negotiable instruments – crucial documents used in trade finance – has become a significant obstacle. While German businesses push ahead with digitalisation, the legal infrastructure supporting trade documentation remains rooted in the paper age.

To discuss these potential implications and explore how a second Trump presidency will reshape global trade, finance, and geopolitical dynamics, Trade Finance Global spoke with Rebecca Harding, Economist at Rebecanomics; Robert Besseling, CEO at Pangea Risk; Alyssa DiCaprio, former Chief Economist at R3; and Simon Everett, Trade Policy Expert on the day the results were announced.