Today’s financial system is undergoing one of the most profound transformations in decades. What were once considered long-term trends are now active forces reshaping how payments, trade, data, and value… read more →
The statistics on small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) participation in global trade are well-known and sobering. SMEs frequently account for the majority of businesses, yet their share of exports remains… read more →
As of today, 24 February, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year. The support required for Ukrainians in a military, reconstruction, and – above all – humanitarian domain mounts… read more →
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will cease collecting tariffs imposed under emergency powers from tomorrow, Tuesday, 24 February. This follows last Friday’s Supreme Court ruling that US President Donald… read more →
In many cultures, tradition is often cited as a reason to preserve the status quo. Yet history tells a different story. Across societies, women have always played a central role… read more →
Each year, European supply chains feel the impact of the Lunar New Year, long before the celebrations begin. As factories across South-East Asia begin to slow down production and stop… read more →
One of the most common causes of delays and penalties at the border is incorrect tariff classification. Global tariff classification is based upon the harmonised system (HS) nomenclature, published by… read more →
In a meeting held last week in Abuja, Nigeria, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) reignited talks of a shared currency across… read more →
Headlines over the past few months have been taken over by reports of upheaval in almost every part of the globe: from bombs dropping in Venezuela, to protests in Iran,… read more →
On 1 January 2026, the European Union’s (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force, a measure described as putting a fair price on carbon and encouraging cleaner industrial… read more →
