The prime ministers of Japan and the UK have announced their renewed partnership over critical minerals and cybersecurity following a meeting in Tokyo on Saturday, 31 January. The statement comes… 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 →
Listen to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Podtail, ListenNotes, TuneIn Tensions have been high at this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Davos, Switzerland. The tone was set from Canadian Prime Minister Mark… read more →
2025 was a unique year for banking, and 2026 will only continue this trend. This year’s banking market landscape will continue to be disruptive, marked by geopolitical crises, macroeconomic instability,… read more →
On Monday, 19 January, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announced its development of a tokenised securities platform. While it still seeks regulatory approval, the platform would enable the trading… read more →
The interest in digital assets and blockchain-based infrastructure is growing, but their practical impact on trade finance remains contested. While proponents believe tokenisation can reduce costs, improve transparency, and expand… read more →
Listen to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Podtail, ListenNotes, TuneIn Alternative lenders – non-bank entities that provide financing outside traditional banking channels – are no longer peripheral to the trade finance ecosystem. Their increased… read more →
The evolution of trade finance presents a multifaceted landscape of opportunities that demand strategic attention. At the inaugural TFG Geneva conference, Alexander Peters, Group CFO at Torq Commodities, identified several… read more →
Disruption has always been a part of global trade, but over the past decade, this has evolved into frequent volatility. Geopolitical realignments, regulatory fragmentation, shifting tariffs and climate shocks have… read more →
When Trump’s April 2025 tariffs landed, Lesotho faced a 50% levy, the highest of any US trading partner. For textile micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) that had built businesses… read more →
