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Your Monday morning coffee briefing from TFG:

  • PODCAST | Beyond the basics: Breaking down digitalisation with Enigio
  • Lloyds Bank trade insights: the new era of working capital management, a treasurer’s view
  • TFG & Pangea-Risk Monthly Briefing
  • The rebuilding of Ukraine: Opportunities for investment
  • UK trade trends: Importer and exporter population trending down in 2023
  • ICISA and AMAN UNION partner to boost credit insurance initiatives
  • CarbonChain Comply launched: A new update for carbon reporting SaaS for metals and energy
  • Enigio’s trace:original eBL approved by IG P&I

PODCAST | Beyond the basics: Breaking down digitalisation with Enigio

TFG’s Brian Canup was joined by Patrik Zekkar, CEO of Enigio, to break down the complex next steps of digitalising trade. Read more →

Lloyds Bank trade insights: the new era of working capital management, a treasurer’s view

The Lloyds Bank Trade Insight report focuses on these changing economic conditions and their implications on working capital from a treasury perspective. Read more →

TFG & Pangea-Risk Monthly Briefing

Read more about the monthly TFG & Pangea-Risk Briefing! Hear from experts on country, political & trade risks throughout the world. Read more →

The rebuilding of Ukraine: Opportunities for investment

During the June 2023 Ukraine Reconstruction Conference hosted in London, over 400 global companies pledged support for rebuilding the country. Read more →

UK trade trends: Importer and exporter population trending down in 2023

HM Revenue and Customs has released its Customs Importer and Exporter Population official statistics for 2023, showing a decrease in the importer and exporter population compared to 2022. Read more →

ICISA and AMAN UNION partner to boost credit insurance initiatives

The ICISA, alongside the forum that unites Insurers and Reinsurers of Commercial and Non-commercial Risks from Member Countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and AMAN UNION announced their Strategic Partnership Agreement. Read more →

CarbonChain Comply launched: A new update for carbon reporting SaaS for metals and energy

CarbonChain has introduced a new solution for emissions reporting, aimed at both mandatory and voluntary disclosures, enhancing its specialised carbon accounting software for the supply chains of commodities. Read more →

ITFA to Provide Members with MARA, open account distribution framework developed by HSBC

The International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) has announced that it will provide its members with access to an industry framework for open account distribution. Read more →

Enigio’s trace:original eBL approved by IG P&I

Enigio has announced that the International Group of P&I Clubs (IG P&I) has approved trace:original, facilitating the issuance of eBLs. Read more →

TFG Weekly Trade Briefing, 8th April 2024

  • DDG Hill: Empowering women through global trade
  • PODCAST | FCI’s Neal Harm on kicking off inclusive growth in the factoring industry
  • Keeping pace with payments: Lessons learned from a dynamic landscape
  • The ESG challenge for African credit insurers
  • Tailoring success: The custom fit of export finance in Africa
  • IFC and DBS Launch $500m facility to promote trade flows in emerging markets
  • The impacts of ISO 20022 on transaction banking
  • ITFA to Provide Members with MARA, open account distribution framework developed by HSBC
  • Navigating the new “new” in the Supply Chain Finance industry

DDG Hill: Empowering women through global trade

TFG hosted our annual Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments event at the Lansdowne Club in London. Over 60 female leaders in the industry came together to celebrate the achievements of all women across the industry and world. Read more →

PODCAST | FCI’s Neal Harm on kicking off inclusive growth in the factoring industry

Explore the impact of the ESL incident on the factoring sector. Discover how growth and inclusivity can coexist in the world of finance. Read more →

Keeping pace with payments: Lessons learned from a dynamic landscape

Hear from Deepa Sinha, VP Payments & Financial Crimes at BAFT on the transforming payments industry and the key topics to look for. Read more →

The ESG challenge for African credit insurers 

Explore the unique challenges and opportunities of integrating ESG principles in Africa. Learn how holistic approaches can drive sustainability and resilience. Read more →

Tailoring success: The custom fit of export finance in Africa

When it comes to export finance, Africa, and each of the many unique markets within the continent, requires uniquely tailored solutions. Read more →

IFC and DBS Launch $500m facility to promote trade flows in emerging markets

Learn how IFC and DBS Bank are bridging the global trade finance gap and supporting trade financing in emerging markets. Read more →

The impacts of ISO 20022 on transaction banking

Unlock the potential of transaction banking with ISO 20022. Embrace standardisation, automation, and innovation for enhanced efficiency and client services. Read more →

ITFA to Provide Members with MARA, open account distribution framework developed by HSBC

The International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) has announced that it will provide its members with access to an industry framework for open account distribution. Read more →

Navigating the new “new” in the Supply Chain Finance industry

Explore the Impact of Current Macroeconomic Environment on Supply Chain Finance (SCF) Industry. Navigate Global Supply Chain Complexities, Regulatory Dynamics, and Geopolitical Shifts. Read more →

TFG Weekly Trade Briefing, 1st April 2024

  • VIDEO | The future prospects of the RTP® network, easing the ISO 20022 transition
  • PODCAST | Africa focus: Afreximbank on empowering women in trade, treasury, and payments
  • EU’s Late Payment Regulation: Exposing the need for better public discourse
  • Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments 2024 – Policy to practice: Addressing gender disparity in financial access
  • Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments 2024 – From classroom to boardroom: Educating for gender equity in trade, treasury, and payments
  • Standard Chartered Mandated Lead Arranger in project financing for Hanseatic Energy Hub
    MEPs set to enforce 30-Day payment terms to bolster SMEs
  • BII and TDB launch $100m facility to boost Africa’s trade finance market
  • UK to launch carbon border adjustment mechanism in January 2027

VIDEO | The future prospects of the RTP® network, easing the ISO 20022 transition

Learn about the future of cross-border payments and the transformative impact of the RTP® network. Stay updated on recent regulatory changes! Read more →

PODCAST | Africa focus: Afreximbank on empowering women in trade, treasury, and payments

To learn more about the challenges that women face in the trade, treasury, and payments space across the African continent, and some of the programmes in place to help balance the scales, TFG spoke with Afreximbank’s Gwen Mwaba. Read more →

EU’s Late Payment Regulation: Exposing the need for better public discourse

Learn more about the EU’s proposed Late Payment Regulation, and how this is impacting the trade finance and trade credit insurance industry! Read more →

Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments 2024 – Policy to practice: Addressing gender disparity in financial access 

Trade Finance Global hosted an in-person roundtable to celebrate Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments 2024. Learn more about the event! Read more →

Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments 2024 – From classroom to boardroom: Educating for gender equity in trade, treasury, and payments

Learn more about Trade Finance Global’s Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments roundtables and event held in London! Read more →

Standard Chartered Mandated Lead Arranger in project financing for Hanseatic Energy Hub

Standard Chartered announces successful financing for Hanseatic Energy Hub, a strategic LNG terminal in Germany. Read more →

MEPs set to enforce 30-Day payment terms to bolster SMEs

In a decisive move, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have endorsed new regulations aimed at addressing the pervasive issue of late payments, significantly affecting SMEs across the European Union. Read more →

BII and TDB launch $100m facility to boost Africa’s trade finance market

Get insights into BII’s $100M facility with TDB, advancing trade finance and tackling economic difficulties in Eastern and Southern Africa. Read more →

UK to launch carbon border adjustment mechanism in January 2027

Understand the implications of the UK’s proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for sectors like iron, steel, cement, and more. Read more →

TFG Weekly Trade Briefing, 25th March 2024

  • VIDEO | Empowerment through inclusion: ADB’s mission for equitable trade
  • VIDEO | Federal Reserve: Monetary policy update, making payments instant and faster, overview of the FedNow Service®
  • The great balancing act: Making trade and payments faster, cheaper, and easier in 2024 
  • Digital Trade: From “we need standards” to “let’s drive adoption” 
  • Understanding rules of origin: Getting the details right
  • WaveBL and Federal Bank partner to streamline digital trade, announce successful transaction in India
  • SMEunited calls for clarity in EU’s proposed Late Payment Directive revision
  • CPTPP receives Royal Assent, set to become law latest this year

VIDEO | Empowerment through inclusion: ADB’s mission for equitable trade

Hear from Neha Noronha and Carmen Maria Ramirez Ortiz on the Asian Development Bank’s work to make trade a more inclusive industry! Read more →

VIDEO | Federal Reserve: Monetary policy update, making payments instant and faster, overview of the FedNow Service®

Learn about the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston’s FedNow Service as well as its impact on the payments industry and the way we do banking. Read more →

The great balancing act: Making trade and payments faster, cheaper, and easier in 2024 

BAFT’s inaugural 2024 International Trade and Payments Conference brought together experts to discuss the state of trade and payments. Read more →

Digital Trade: From “we need standards” to “let’s drive adoption” 

Read the monthly TFG and ICC DSI column! Hear from leading experts in trade digitalisation and keep up with all the breaking trends. Read more →

Understanding rules of origin: Getting the details right

Rules of Origin are the rules that determine where a good was obtained or manufactured (its economic nationality). Read more →

WaveBL and Federal Bank partner to streamline digital trade, announce successful transaction in India

Federal Bank partners with WaveBL to advance trade finance in India. Explore the advantages of digital trade and blockchain technology. Read more →

SMEunited calls for clarity in EU’s proposed Late Payment Directive revision

Learn about the proposed adjustments to combat late payment and the concerns of SMEunited regarding equity in commercial dealings. Read more →

CPTPP receives Royal Assent, set to become law latest this year

Learn about the UK’s membership in the CPTPP. Find out how it will expand the global economy and benefit UK goods exports. Read more →