Mikael Björknert, the Swedish banker who became chief executive of Privatbank in January, told Trade Finance Global (TFG) that Ukraine’s economy was performing better than many expected, with GDP growth… read more →
The USDB token, unveiled this week, is backed entirely by US and Brazilian government bonds and will be subject to regular audits, according to the São Paulo-based company. The stablecoin… read more →
Similarly, both Indonesia and Thailand promoted an FTA with the GCC in February 2025, targeting a deal by the end of 2025, while Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)… read more →
At a recent workshop organised by the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) in association with FCI and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s Trade Facilitation Program (EBRD TFP)… read more →
“Trade finance remains reliant on outdated processes that increase fraud, delay transactions, and inflate capital costs,” said Michele Sancricca, Secro’s co-founder and chief executive. The company has developed a blockchain-based… read more →
Brazil’s first-ever bird flu outbreak in domestic poultry triggered immediate export bans from multiple countries and highlighted the fragility of international food supply chains. The report reveals that antimicrobial resistance… read more →
The deal agreed between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has been marked by the sanitary and phytosanitary goods (SPS) deal.… read more →
The Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) announced that its framework, which allows eBLs to be exchanged seamlessly across different digital platforms, has become a commercial reality. “What began as an… read more →
Speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh, while acknowledging their purpose before the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, Trump described the sanctions as “brutal and crippling”.… read more →
As a customer, it looks like payments are becoming easier than ever. With a tap of a card or two clicks in an online store, our money can change hands… read more →
