In today’s unpredictable economic environment, corporate liquidity management is more high-stakes than ever. The latest Visa Working Capital Index reveals a profound shift in how CFOs and treasurers are shaping… read more →
This comes in collaboration with HSBC’s newly formed Global Trade Solutions (GTS) business, and the mandate is strictly global. It will involve investing in a portfolio of short-term trade finance… read more →
Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, tariffs have dominated trade discussions, so this magazine includes a chronological coverage of tariff developments since February. We also focus on emerging markets touched more peripherally by tariffs, which sometimes get drowned out in mainstream media. Finally, we deep-dive into the fast-evolving world of digitalisation. Trade journalism has never been more in demand. We’re excited to be pursuing our mandate of democratising trade finance with highly specialised, always free-to-access content.
The sometimes-termed ‘Olympics of banking’ saw the biggest names in banking give speeches and panels over four days covering new developments in the industry, innovation, and emerging themes for the… 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.
Distributed Ledger Technology, or DLT, has been all the rage in the banking industry for the past few years. After what felt like endless white papers and Proofs of Concept… read more →
Collaboration, common standards, and seamless connectivity are clearly needed for financial institutions around the world to embark on this new era of digitalisation. From interoperability to privacy concerns, the adoption… read more →
The project was conducted with participating banks including Lloyds, Emirates NBD Bank, and Federal Bank Limited. It tested the transmission of electronic trade documents between Swift member banks and WaveBL’s… read more →
For emerging capital markets, the journey from local origins to global success doesn’t usually follow a one-size-fits-all script. But there are lessons that can be learned and actions the global financial community can take to smooth the path.
The collaboration leverages HSBC’s banking network and solutions while integrating Dowsure’s data-oriented solutions for e-commerce. In addition to the collaboration, HSBC Ventures has made a strategic investment in Dowsure. The… read more →
