Since Malawi is landlocked, it relies on Tanzania’s ports for international trade. Therefore, its top exports – raw tobacco, tea, legumes, soybeans, and sugar – will suffer, particularly since its… read more →

The SWIFT MT799 is commonly used by banks to communicate non-binding information on trade finance transactions. While widely used, this system has historically lacked the uniformity to operate across multiple… read more →

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has just published its World Economic Outlook as of April 2025, portending a fall of global GDP growth

The web-based solution, called Global Trade Konnect (GTK), was conceived as a combination of Komgo’s most successful products over the past six years and will function as a full-stack solution… read more →

In the trade finance sector, as in almost every industry, recent tariff announcements and the seemingly impending trade war have spread

For all the advancements in digital trade, one simple fact remains: paper still dominates global trade transactions. But why, in 2025, do businesses continue to rely on physical documents when… read more →

In spite of its £17.3 million annual turnover, and holding innovation certification, the company cited a “sharp decline in order volumes” as the primary cause of its distress. This case… read more →

The biannual report described decreased expectations of global GDP growth and rising volatility; policy uncertainty, geopolitical risk, trade barriers, and fragmentation unsurprisingly emerged as the main threats to trade in… read more →

In 432 BC, a messenger sent by Athens to Megara, a nearby rival city, was unceremoniously killed after delivering his message. To retaliate, Pericles, the Athenian leader, issued a decree… read more →

The role of payments in business is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Once seen primarily as a cost centre, payments are now emerging as a critical revenue driver. Embedded payment solutions… read more →