With electronic document rules in place, it is now the role of key players and regulators to go ahead and enable trade finance to take advantage of digital innovation.
Cairo, 29 September 2020: – African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), the pan-African multilateral EXIM bank, announces $100 million financing to enable its Member States to procure COVID-19 related medical resources through the… read more →
The Association for Corporate Treasurers (ACT), in partnership with Deutsche Bank, has today announced the release of “The Group Treasurer: An ACT guide to the first 100 days”, which provides… read more →
A panel of leading economists and trade experts will help DIT develop cutting-edge trade models to reflect the modern economy and impact of Covid The Department for International Trade (DIT)… read more →
A TFG / SME Finance Forum exclusive B20-Business at OECD joint interview on reducing barriers that SMEs in particular encounter in their quest to participate in Global Value Chains (GVCs).
Longer-term factors, such as environmental change and public attitudes towards resource exploitation are also playing a role The challenges of digitalisation and the Covid-19 pandemic have introduced unprecedented external pressures… read more →
Global merchandise trade volumes declined by 14.3% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the previous period as COVID-19 containment measures affected economies around the world according to data… read more →
ITFC partnership will enable Bank of Maldives, the country’s leading financial institution, to provide financial support to SMEs Male – 23rd September 2020: The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), member… read more →
TFG heard from Robert Meters on the significant role of trade credit insurance in the current economic crisis the global trade is facing.
Dr Liam Fox today warns that the World Trade Organization must seek new solutions to help businesses in developing countries to overcome barriers to international trade. He believes domestic reform… read more →
London, UK – September 22, 2020 – Finastra has announced plans around a range of initiatives which will enable its customers to accelerate through change, as well as creating positive outcomes for… read more →
TFG heard from Trade & Export Finance Specialist, Domenico Del Sorbo on practical aspects of payment instructions in international trade.
A survey of 200 CEOs was commissioned by the Pan-African Private Sector Trade and Investment Committee (PAFTRAC), and conducted by African Business magazine in partnership with the Afreximbank. It revealed… read more →
TFG heard from the Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of World Bank Group, Anshula Kant, on the importance of transparency in helping investors manage ESG risks and achieve development impact goals.
NEW YORK CLIMATE WEEK: (21 September 2020) – A coalition of major organisations has today announced the launch of a groundbreaking one-stop-shop climate action platform for small and medium-sized enterprises… read more →