The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz strains global food security, given the impact on the transport of agricultural goods and the chemicals necessary for the production of fertilisers.… read more →
The plethora of terms and technicalities in trade finance is likely to trip up seasoned industry professionals and new entrants alike. Trade finance is filled with seemingly impenetrable processes and… 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 →
Did you know that the leasing industry is projected to reach over £291 billion by 2030? Despite its growing importance, many businesses and banks often overlook its strategic potential. Understanding… read more →
As global trade has been making headlines this past year, everyone has declared themselves an armchair expert in international shipping routes, tariffs, and commodity prices. However, it’s rare to get… read more →
Trade distribution, where banks transfer the risk of trade finance deals to other institutions, has evolved over the past 25 years. Previously limited to risk-sharing between banks, it now increasingly… read more →
It is no longer news that African economies offer many opportunities and potential for innovative problem-solving. One of these is trade credit insurance (TCI), a form of insurance that involves… read more →
The insurance industry has an unearned reputation for lacking innovation. On the contrary, insurers and brokers do have the capacity to develop innovative products. This is particularly true where emerging… read more →
This follows its previously announced acquisition of Innoveo, a no-code enterprise software provider, thereby improving software capabilities for insurers. Tinubu’s chief executive Morgan Franc called the developments “a transformative moment”… read more →
AI is transforming trade credit insurance, offering underwriters real-time risk profiles with financial metrics, market trends, and geopolitics, redefining risk management.
