New research from Standard Chartered has found that environmental, social and governance obligations are top of mind for corporates in Europe and North America, as the post-pandemic business recovery gets underway.
The global trade finance gap hit a new all-time high of $1.7 trillion in 2020, eclipsing its previous high of $1.5 trillion recorded in 2018, says a new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
TFG announce a Tradecast with Bank of America, covering the impact of the pandemic on international trade and trade finance, as well as a future-looking view on supply chains.
Presented by Trade Finance Global and Bank of America Trade Finance Global hears from global experts in trade and tradetech, giving a helicopter view on global trade and supply chain… read more →
In a world of shrinking supply chains and digital connectivity, the concept of identity is continuously evolving. Is digital identity going to be the panacea to the age-old problem of MSME access to trade finance?
Trade finance as an asset class has benefitted from developments in loan and debt capital markets, which have led the way in sustainable product development.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Sanoat Qurilish Bank (SQB) signed a revolving credit facility agreement. The funding which comprises a $20 million loan from ADB and $15 million from… read more →
ICC Trade Register 2021 – 6 top takeaways and the low-risk nature of trade finance as an asset class
The 2021 ICC Trade Register summary, on the credit risk profiles of trade finance, supply chain finance and export finance transactions. Read our summary on 38m transactions representing USD $19.2t exposures, and 28% of global trade flows.
The TFG / Finastra’s tradecast will explore how corporates are reacting to new levels of volatility, and ultimately, how technology and innovation can help build inclusive, resilient global value chains.
Presented by Trade Finance Global and Finastra COVID-19 has shifted global value chains in unprecedented ways which will likely see no new ‘normal’. As behaviours, purchasing trends and trade are… read more →
Global exports of intermediate goods such as parts and components rose 20% year on year, latest World Trade Organization (WTO) report finds. Asia recorded the highest growth in exports of… read more →
Never have fragmented reactions, as seen to recent global crises, be that Covid-19, climate change or geopolitical power shifts, illustrated better the acute need to have sustainable strategies in place.
The impact of the March 2021 incident of the container ship M.V. Ever Given with around 18,300 containers onboard running aground in the Suez Canal has generated international attention and its consequences will continue to unravel for years to come.
HSBC is the first bank to join Walmart’s initiative to improve access to working capital for diverse and minority suppliers in the US. The bank is set to provide additional… read more →
Privately-owned base metal trading company successfully renews and increases its Syndicated Uncommitted Secured Revolving Borrowing Base Facility. London, 11th August 2021 – Ocean Partners UK Limited announces it has successfully… read more →