It’s been an interesting year. The ups and downs of the supply chain, the relentless pressures of stubborn inflation and widespread conflicts across Europe and the Middle East have reshaped… read more →
In a twice-yearly report on the soundness of the UK financial system, the BoE said that “a reduction in the degree of international policy cooperation could hinder progress by authorities… read more →
The move comes as trade uncertainties mount, linked to Donald Trump’s upcoming return to the US presidency. The Bank of Korea (BoK) reduced its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis… read more →
This is one of the most consequential US elections in history, which has been mainly determined by what’s at stake in an ideological or geopolitical domain. But we at TFG… read more →
The issue of personal identity (ID) cards in the UK has been contentious for many years. Their purpose was to create a system for registering British citizens linked to a national identity database.
The collaboration, announced at FCI’s 15th CEE & SEE Regional Conference on Factoring & Supply Chain Finance in Prague, aims to standardise fraud prevention measures in factoring and receivables finance.… read more →
In a panel session entitled ‘Fighting financial crime: Taking a collaborative approach,’ participants discussed how real-time payment systems are helping to tackle fraud.
It’s hard to ignore the continued growth and influence coming out of Asia for trade. Asia’s trade growth continues to surge, with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasting 5% growth in 2024, driven by strong domestic demand and recovering exports. Regional integration and modern trade agreements are enhancing resilience in key sectors like food and technology. Asia also benefits from rising demand for tech exports, particularly semiconductors, driven by AI. However, risks such as geopolitical tensions and protectionism remain.
In an era of complex global transactions and stringent compliance measures, the question of how much information is too much arises. In trade finance, compliance, regulatory, and fraud-prevention checks are increasingly demanding, and while access to data has never been greater, the challenge remains: how do we make sense of it all?
The energy transition is more than just a buzzword; it represents a fundamental shift in how the world generates and consumes energy.
