A pilot program led by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has demonstrated a promising new approach to combating trade-based money laundering (TBML). This vast and underreported financial crime enables the flow of illicit funds through the global trade system.

At the International Trade and Forfaiting Association’s (ITFA) 50th annual conference, Deepesh Patel, Editorial Director at Trade Finance Global, spoke to Marcus Miller, Managing Director, Global Lenders Solutions Group Leader, Credit Specialties at Marsh, about the OTD model and responsiveness to regulation.

At ITFA’s 50th annual conference in Cyprus, Rebecca Harding, Director at Rebeccanomics, explained a few reasons to Deepesh Patel, Editorial Director at Trade Finance Global.

The 2024 CGI and BAFT Trade Technology Survey provides insights into how financial institutions navigate these changes and plan for the future. The survey reveals the strategic priorities and challenges which banks face and offers a comprehensive view of their adaptation strategies. 

Recent leadership changes or upcoming elections in Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa will impact economic and trade policy. This could be a tipping point for these countries, either strengthening their trade position or creating new challenges.

After 17 years of negotiating its ascension, Comoros has become the 165th member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) as of 21 August 2024. Comoros also accepted the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, bringing the total number of acceptances to 82.

At the EBRD’s Conference on the Digitalisation of International Trade in Morocco 2024, Othmane Saadani, Lawyer and Partner at Saadani & Associates, presented the legal framework for digitalisation of trade in Morocco. 

To learn more about efforts to improve operational efficiency and sustainability in the shipping space through technological advancements, Trade Finance Global’s Brian Canup spoke with Chris Sunderman, Program Lead for Banks at the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA).

The global economy has always undergone changes. From the agrarian-based economy in the 18th century to the advent of the Industrial Revolution, from sailboats to steamships, there has always been a shift in economy, industry, and, ultimately the dynamics of a country.

Toronto, 30 July 2024 – Surecomp® today announced a new collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.