Trafigura v Gupta, the London High Court trial that has been gripping the global commodities scene for over a month, concluded today as both sides made their closing statements. The… read more →
Tourists coming to the UK are often shocked by the institution of a pint. In celebration or in sorrow, at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. An average pint in London costs… read more →
On 7 November, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Srinivas Koneru, founder of trade finance fintech Triterras Fintech Pte Ltd (“Triterras”), with fraud and misrepresentation. The SEC is… read more →
On 17 November, the London High Court began hearing one of commodities’ most high-profile fraud cases in recent memory: Trafigura’s announcement in early 2023 that it had been subject to… read more →
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves published the government’s yearly Budget last week, a much-awaited look into the government’s fiscal and spending plans for the next year and more.… read more →
Saying that tariffs have been transformative for global trade is, by now, a cliche. However, the impact of those tariffs in facilitating and accelerating trade reconfiguration – from nearshoring to… read more →
How can you quantify pressure? For commodity traders, who operate under a unique blend of complex sanctions, regulatory scrutiny, and wholly unpredictable geopolitics, it’s clear the pressure is on. And… read more →
The 2026 edition of The Economist’s annual ‘The World Ahead’ report was released online on 10 November 2025. Between political sentiment in the US, the growth in popularity of weight… read more →
An HSBC report published today has found that, after months of uncertainty, businesses are finally becoming more confident in dealing with trade policy despite facing increased costs and cash flow… read more →
Global trade tensions seem to be easing this week as China announced yesterday, on Monday, 10 November, that it would suspend port fees on US ships docking at its ports following a similar announcement by the US.
