In this episode of Trade Finance Talks, TFG’s Deepesh Patel sat down with Raja Al Mazrouei, CEO of Etihad Credit Insurance, to discover how ECI is not only encouraging UAE businesses to tap into emerging regional and international markets but also enabling them to scale new heights and achieve sustainable growth.
According to a recent statement from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), global energy consumption is predicted to surge through 2050, potentially exceeding progress in energy efficiency. This spike can… read more →
Five industry associations have backed an electronic bill of lading (eBL) by declaring they will secure a commitment from stakeholders to collaborate on driving digitalisation. DCSA, BIMCO, the International Federation… read more →
Africa has been a gateway for trade for centuries, yet the development of modern financial instruments like receivables finance has lagged. Receivables finance is not just a financial instrument. It’s a lifeline for businesses, especially in the ever-evolving landscape of African trade.
How could a common platform fluidify and modernise credit insurance operations and provide greater value to the industry?
A RepRisk report released on Tuesday revealed a 70% increase in greenwashing incidents by banks and financial services companies globally over the past 12 months, compared to the previous year.… read more →
In a rapidly evolving world, where businesses are constantly seeking ways to streamline their operations and enhance efficiency, the trade finance sector is no exception.
On Tuesday, an alliance of nations announced that its members would contribute $12 billion to safeguard coral reefs from dangers like pollution and overfishing. However, experts cautioned that this sum… read more →
At Sibos Toronto, TFG’s Deepesh Patel spoke with Rogier van Lammeren, Managing Director, Head of Trade & Working Capital Products at Lloyds Bank, and Patrik Zekkar, CEO of Enigio.
Currently responsible for 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, maritime transport must decarbonise whilst facing extensive costs and adverse economic operating environments, as well as increasing geopolitical risks.
The World Bank has kept its 2023 economic growth projection for China steady at 5.1%, consistent with its April forecast. However, it has revised its 2024 outlook to 4.4% from… read more →
The increasing frequency, intensity, and unpredictability of climate crises have significant implications for the sustainability of sovereign debt due to the impacts on debtors’ repayment abilities.
Both CargoX and Enigio, who operate as independent providers of electronic trade document solutions, have jointly engineered and successfully demonstrated the ability to exchange original electronic trade documents. The document… read more →
The offering will focus on sustainable end-use within the renewable energy sector 18 September 2023, Singapore – Standard Chartered today launched a sustainable trade loanoffering for financial institutions. The new offering supports… read more →