Today, 15 June, HSBC has launched a digital trade finance solution which allows customers to draw down loans against sales invoice data, without requiring trade documentation. The solution, known as… read more →
Although the history of factoring dates back to Babylonian times, over four thousand years ago, two-factor international factoring transactions as we know them today started with the 17th-century colonisation. Then,… read more →
In an evolving landscape, factoring has emerged as a particularly relevant instrument. Grounded in real economic activity and directly linked to the underlying sale of goods and services, factoring provides… read more →
Governance is vital to the stability, integrity, and sustainability of any financial institution. In the context of Islamic banks and Islamic financial institutions (IFIs), the role of governance is twofold:… read more →
Over the past year, there has been steady, if uneven, progress for African women in trade and finance. On the one hand, there is far greater visibility and intent around… read more →
The plethora of terms and technicalities in trade finance is likely to trip up seasoned industry professionals and new entrants alike. Trade finance is filled with seemingly impenetrable processes and… read more →
Global commerce is shifting to a fractured landscape of protectionism and geopolitics. The tariffs that have dominated headlines for the past year have been a persistent operational reality for multinational… read more →
Black Swan, a Mauritian fintech on a mission to “Make Africa Bankable,” has won the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC) 2025, securing a $50,000 equity investment and access to commercial solutions… read more →
While attention on Africa abounds, news stories often focus on geopolitical developments or trade agreements – missing a crucial part of the story. Behind the scenes, far from negotiating rooms… read more →
CGI’s Trade360 solution will become integrated with fintech Komgo’s Konsole platform, creating what has been described as a “fully digital experience” for Barclays’ corporate clients. Pressure has been mounting on… read more →
