Across the board, most industries are rushing to take advantage of digitisation and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency and drive growth. In comparison, however, the uptake of digital… read more →
The budget has made headlines for its increase in National Insurance contributions, raising the minimum wage, and ending VAT exemptions for private schools. However, the fine print includes changes that… read more →
Technical Committee 68 of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) for financial services standardisation created a common standard, ISO 20022, around two decades ago. This development was transformational. It was… read more →
The annual Trade Register from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Global Credit Data (GCD) has been released, analysing the landscape for… read more →
A report by the Trade and Supply Chain Finance Program (TSCFP) at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with Business and Finance Consulting (BFC), has laid out how declining CBRs jeopardise these countries’ ability to conduct international trade and receive vital remittances, potentially exacerbating their economic vulnerabilities.
The facility will be used to extend credit to businesses across African markets, with a particular focus on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in regional and international trade, according… read more →
China’s currency – the renminbi (RMB) – is finding new appeal among emerging market traders and global investors seeking alternative settlement options.
Also known as The International Union of Credit & Investment Insurers, Berne Union is an international non-profit association and community for the global export credit and investment insurance industry. At… read more →
For emerging capital markets, the journey from local origins to global success doesn’t usually follow a one-size-fits-all script. But there are lessons that can be learned and actions the global financial community can take to smooth the path.
Since its inception, globalisation has posed the question of connectivity. And with forces of fragmentation – whether competition, geopolitical, or technological – intensifying today, how can we ensure the global… read more →
