Coface downgraded four countries and 23 industries in its June Risk Review, which paints a picture of a world reeling from tariffs and unsure of its economic future. Uncertainty is… read more →
This synergy largely comes from a mutual understanding that more needs to be done to help uplift smaller parties in the financial ecosystem: underrepresented groups of society, small and medium-sized… read more →
Global GDP is projected to slow to approximately 2.8% by 2026, down from the robust 3.3% expansion recorded in 2022’s post-pandemic rebound. The deceleration reGlobal GDP is projected to slow… read more →
Since the general downturn in the cryptocurrency market in 2022, stablecoins—crypto tokens pegged to a fiat asset like the US dollar—have steadily taken over more of the cryptocurrency market. Investors… read more →
How can treasury teams manage risk across foreign exchange (FX), interest rates and commodities in this context – and what lessons can be learned from recent years? The key question… read more →
The announcement, made yesterday at the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo meeting in Changsha, China, extends Beijing’s existing duty-free arrangements beyond the continent’s least developed countries to include middle-income… read more →
Every day, global corporates move nearly $23.5 trillion through financial systems in cross-border transactions, fueling economic growth. But hidden within these legitimate flows are sophisticated financial crime schemes that exploit… read more →
Today’s heightened geopolitical risk environment — characterised by volatility, uncertainty, and a widening range of possible outcomes — has become a more significant driven of operational and strategic risks to… read more →
The initiative, launched on 12 February 2025, establishes an automated industry-wide solution that enables banks to instantly verify the authenticity of bills of lading—crucial documents that represent ownership of goods… read more →
The responses assume 2025’s key financial trends: digitalisation through generative AI (GenAI), cloud adoption, and API-driven ecosystems. These come with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and environment, social, and… read more →
