The eagle-eyed among us have noticed a rise in advertisements promoting a fresh remittance service entering the market. The appification of cross-border payments demonstrates the transformation of the industry, as… read more →
This year, more than ever, geopolitics’ impact on supply chain stability, credit risk, financial and insurance costs, and credit access has become evident. This is especially true for Ukraine: the… read more →
The twin towers still stood when this century’s trade finance mechanisms first hummed into gear. Crude oil commanded markets then as it does now, though the commodity’s dominance has weathered… read more →
No matter what you think of artificial intelligence (AI) – revolutionary technology or overblown fad – it seems clear that, for better or worse, it is set to fundamentally shape… read more →
In the early days of cartography, map makers would trace the borders of the known world and, once they got to the end of the lands they knew, write “hic… 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 →
Banks operating today are facing a myriad of challenges, from tariff adaptation to tech adoption. Multinational institutions must further grapple with changing regulations in a number of jurisdictions, on top… read more →
Fraud prevention is undoubtedly essential as individuals, organisations, and nations increasingly adopt digital solutions. Starting 1 September 2025, the UK Government introduced part of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency… read more →
New LSEG research has revealed widespread operational challenges across the sector. According to the report, of the 850 senior risk and compliance leaders at top financial institutions surveyed: As such,… read more →
Like many sectors, macro financial markets are experiencing a surge in AI adoption. In trade finance, machine learning is driving end-to-end workflow transformation, with its most significant impact seen in… read more →
