Traditional payment systems in Africa are proving costly and inefficient, particularly for cross-border transactions. According to the World Bank, as of 2024, Africa remains the most costly continent to send… read more →
At the Money 20/20 Europe conference this year in Amsterdam, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke to Shane Riedel, founder and CEO of Elucidate, which provides regulatory, compliance, and risk assessment… read more →
Try to conceptualise the financial landscape of 1921. In the direct aftermath of the First World War, many European economies were burdened by war debts and reparations, particularly Germany under… read more →
Cross-border payments are stuck in the past: paradoxically, especially for the businesses shaping the future. As global trade grapples with geopolitical tensions, compliance pressures, and accelerating digital transformation, business-to-business (B2B)… read more →
If open defecation were eliminated, these losses were estimated to drop to ₹4.1 trillion ($64 billion), representing savings of ₹8.1 trillion ($126 billion). In response, the Swachh Bharat (Clean India)… read more →
Resilience in banking and digital trade Resilience in banking comes down to preparation. Burwell said, “When I hear the word resilience, I think of how you respond to risks in… read more →
Mikael Björknert, the Swedish banker who became chief executive of Privatbank in January, told Trade Finance Global (TFG) that Ukraine’s economy was performing better than many expected, with GDP growth… read more →
Trade credit insurance is the backbone of modern trade, making it possible for financing and shipping to happen despite global uncertainty. Because of the many players involved in a transaction… read more →
As a customer, it looks like payments are becoming easier than ever. With a tap of a card or two clicks in an online store, our money can change hands… read more →
The Master Trade Loan Agreement (MTLA) was designed by the Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) to be used for lending between financial institutions, specifically related to the financing… read more →
