Trade Finance Talks

As risks multiply, insurers rethink the architecture of protection

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:58:17 +0000

Sweeping geopolitical disruption is making credit and political risk insurance (CPRI) ever more crucial.

CPRI is moving away from being a reactive product, evolving into a structural, balance sheet tool that corporates need to embed into their capital relief, portfolio management, and liquidity strategies.

Growth opportunities in South-East Asia, and the right time for treasurers to pounce

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:28:06 +0000

When corporate treasurers survey the global economic landscape for areas of future growth, one region comes up again and again: South-East Asia. The region enjoys some of the world’s fastest-growing, increasingly sophisticated export industries and an ever-wealthier population - 70% of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) population will be middle-class by 2030.

Future of Trade with Standard Chartered E3: Opportunity in disruption: The transformation of commodity trade finance

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:48:59 +0000

As supply chain difficulties and volatile commodity flows once again make headlines around the world, commodity trade finance (CTF) remains the backbone of global commodity transactions. The commodities sector has undergone an impressive evolution in the past decades, driven by macro trends and short-term shocks, and is now facing some of its biggest challenges yet. However, CTF providers are supporting the industry to improve its resilience and innovation.

In the third episode of Trade Finance Global (TFG) and Standard Chartered’s five-episode podcast series, Future of Trade, TFG’s Mark Abrams spoke to Clemence Avril, Global Head of Commodity Trade Finance at Standard Chartered, to delve into the sector’s shifting landscape and unpack how this change is sparking opportunities.

Banking on the Present with BAFT E1: Straight-talking stablecoins

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:11:14 +0000

Fully transparent, programmable, secure digital money that maintains a stable value: 20 years ago, stablecoins sounded about as realistic as flying cars and holograms. But recent technological advancements and regulatory innovation have made this once-distant dream a reality, turning it into one of banking’s hottest topics.

A barometer on the financial pressures of 2026

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:29:44 +0000

Allianz Trade’s 2026 Risk Barometer identifies the 10 most pressing concerns faced by corporates for the year ahead, encompassing the views of 3,338 risk management experts, spanning 97 countries and territories. Doğa Usanmaz, Reporter at TFG, sat down with Sarah Murrow, President and CEO of Allianz Trade Americas, to discuss these changes. AI’s jump from eighth to second place in the Barometer rankings in just one year draws attention to the possibility of dark horses when it comes to risk. For Murrow, concentration is one of these dark horses.

What makes an MSME, and how can they be better included?

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:19:32 +0000

The exclusion of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) from finance isn’t driven by mere moral neglect, but by systemic infrastructural constraints - amplified by incomplete data.

In a recent episode of Trade Finance Global’s (TFG) podcast series, Trade Finance Talks, Silvia Andreoletti, Senior Reporter at TFG, sat down with Adel Meer, Manager of SME Finance, Solutions & Impact, at the World Bank Group (WBG).

The many-headed hydra of financial crime

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:50:18 +0000

The growth of AI in document forgery, the lethargic response of legislation, and the complexity of international commodity transactions all pose significant challenges to combating financial crime.

What’s lurking in the shadow fleet?

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:11:22 +0000

Russia has rapidly expanded its “shadow fleet” of ageing, poorly regulated tankers to bypass Western sanctions, now accounting for a significant share of global seaborne oil trade.

The Davos debrief: A litmus test for globalisation

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:56:47 +0000

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 Carney’s proclamation on Tuesday, 20 January, that “the rules-based order is fading”, for which he received a standing ovation.

Banking during blackouts in Ukraine

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:51:37 +0000

When Russian tanks rolled into the Donbas, Sumy, Kherson and other regions of Ukraine in the early morning of 22 February 2022, the world watched in horror as the familiar story - a small state bullied into submission by a global superpower - repeated once again. Since then, the role of financial institutions both as providers of financing and pillars of the community has grown more firmly entrenched in Ukraine.

Rethinking FX in the era of volatility

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:36:43 +0000

As sudden swings, geopolitical shifts, and the erosion of dollar-dominance reshape the market, foreign exchange (FX) — the global market for trading currencies — has become a central concern for businesses trading across borders.

Future of Trade with Standard Chartered E2: Infrastructure, innovation, inclusion in digital trade

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:47:41 +0000

In the second episode of Future of Trade, Trade Finance Global and Standard Chartered explore why digital trade adoption continues to lag behind innovation.

TFG’s Mark Abrams speaks with Samuel Mathew, Managing Director and Global Head of Documentary Trade at Standard Chartered, on the difference between digitisation and true digitalisation, the interoperability challenges holding paperless trade back, and the role of legacy infrastructure.

The episode also examines the foundations needed for AI in trade finance, the growing relevance of digital assets and tokenisation, and why regulatory progress remains necessary but insufficient for digital trade to scale.

How alternative lenders are changing trade finance

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:45:41 +0000

Alternative lenders - non-bank entities that provide financing outside traditional banking channels - are no longer peripheral to the trade finance ecosystem. Their increased presence reflects a structural failure: banks' declining ability to lend to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The road to CBAM: Carbon reporting in 2026

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:38:14 +0000

As the environmental cost of global supply chains – responsible for over 60% of global yearly emissions – becomes impossible to ignore, the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment (CBAM) is emerging as a central tool for aligning trade with climate objectives.

On January 1, 2026, CBAM will move from a reporting framework and become a real financial liability for importers: those who haven’t secured authorised CBAM declarant status will face penalties, higher costs, and operational disruption.

Trade Finance Global’s (TFG) Charles Osborne spoke with Adam Hearne, CEO and Co-founder of CarbonChain, about what this transition means in practice.

Future of Trade with Standard Chartered E1: Powering resilience

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:45:04 +0000

Resilience in global trade has moved beyond a defensive strategy. In an era defined by tariffs, technological developments, and shifting patterns of economic growth, it is now integral to sustainable expansion and long-term competitiveness across global supply chains.

In the debut episode of Trade Finance Global’s (TFG) new five-part podcast series, Future of Trade with Standard Chartered, TFG’s Mark Abrams sat down with Sofia Hammoucha, Global Head of Trade and Working Capital at Standard Chartered.

The success factor: Future trends in factoring

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:37:39 +0000

Factoring, a financial practice where businesses sell unpaid invoices for immediate cash, underpins trillions in global commerce, with global volumes nearing €3.8 trillion in 2023

Regional rising star: Latin America’s payments success

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:01:38 +0000

At the 2025 Sibos conference in Frankfurt, Germany, Silvia Andreoletti, Senior Reporter at Trade Finance Global (TFG), had the opportunity to speak with Ximena Alemán, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Prometeo, a Latin American payments network.

A stroke of GENIUS? Implications of digital assets policy

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:12:02 +0000

Over the last decade, a new world order has been trying to emerge from the cracks of enduring systems. When Nick Szabo proposed the idea of “bit gold” in 1998, he opened the portal to inventions that changed how humans thought and dealt with money forever.

Bridging the commodity trade finance gap with transparency and innovation

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:08:36 +0000

The global trade finance gap persists at around $2.5 trillion, leaving businesses - especially small-and-medium commodity traders - struggling to pay suppliers, ship goods, and keep cash flowing while they wait for buyers to pay invoices.

You can’t predict the weather, but you can insure for it: Credit insurance and the future of energy

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:23:31 +0000

From soaring price volatility and shifting geopolitical tensions to the urgent need to decarbonise, companies across the energy sector are facing risks on multiple fronts. Energy trading contracts can stretch for years, while market shocks can happen overnight.

Notches on the Belt and Road: Asian approaches to investment in Africa

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:01:29 +0000

In a grocery store in Cape Town, Korean instant noodles and ice cups sit alongside local biltong. “The younger generation is observing on social media, and has now created a demand for, these items,” observed Zaynab Hoosen, Senior Africa Analyst at Pangea Risk, of her home town. It’s a retail revolution spurred by cultural curiosity, and it stands as a microcosm of newfound Asian investment strategies in Africa. From aid-driven investment during the mid-twentieth century to construction and development projects in the 2000s and 2010s, it appears that capital is now being deployed with the vast African consumer market and manufacturing capabilities in mind. And, with benefactors beyond China and their notorious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

Tariffs, inside and out

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:30:48 +0000

Since US President Donald Trump came to office in January 2025, not a day goes by without some mention of ‘tariffs’ in the news. International markets have reacted to landmark shifts initiated by US President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies. Tariffs have evolved from a more specialised economic tool to one gaining political and ideological ramifications, generating renewed and expanded interest in them.

At the 51st Annual International Trade and Forfaiting Association’s (ITFA) Conference in Singapore, Mahika Ravi Shankar, Deputy Editor at Trade Finance Global (TFG), sat down with Craig Weeks, Senior Vice President for Trade at BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade), to discuss the impact of tariffs from a banking and trade finance perspective.

Sowing the seeds for sustainable finance

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:44:00 +0000

The energy transition appears to have been a constant back and forth between opportunities and complex regulatory and ESG challenges, and nowhere is this more pertinent than in commodity finance. Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Christine Dirringer, Global Head of Trade and Commodity Finance at Rabobank, about how the industry is evolving to meet these demands.

Opening doors of opportunity along the Europe-China digital trade corridor

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:44:00 +0000

Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke to Patrik Zekkar, CEO of Enigio, and Steven Zhou, Executive Director of TradeGo, to learn more about the Europe-China digital trade corridor and the potential of digitalising trade documents.

Read Here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-opening-doors-of-opportunity-along-the-europe-china-digital-trade-corridor/

Thriving amidst turbulence: The role of bespoke insurance

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:39:22 +0000

At the annual Women in Trade, Treasury, and Payments Conference on 27 February, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke to Sanda Blanco, Head of Structured Credit, Political Risks and International Bonding at Howden, about the most important political risks of our time and how bespoke insurance can help businesses thrive in face of them.

Read here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-thriving-amidst-turbulence-the-role-of-bespoke-insurance/

Will AI help or hinder international trade?

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:35:28 +0000

To discuss these dualities and gain insight into how to strike a balance, Trade Finance Global’s (TFG) Carter Hoffman spoke with Emmanuelle Ganne, Chief of Digital Trade and Frontier Technologies at the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Read here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-will-ai-help-or-hinder-international-trade/

Approaches to MLETR adoption in Germany

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:40:23 +0000

“For individually issued receivables, there is still no reliable legal structure in place”, said Melih Esmer, a legal researcher at EBS University who specialises in electronic negotiable instruments. In Germany, the problem runs deeper than simple modernisation, and into the fundamentals of bills of exchange: should Germany update its century-old bill of exchange law or create entirely new legislation for the digital era?

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-approaches-to-mletr-adoption-in-germany/

Tariffs, trade wars, and transformation: The next four years of Trump

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:02:29 +0000

A red wave swept over the USA on 5 November 2024 as the Republican Party under former president Donald Trump won the presidential race and claimed a majority in both houses of Congress.

If Trump’s campaign rhetoric is to be believed, then his return to the White House will bring with it a renewed commitment to protectionism, an upheaval of trade norms, and significant implications for economies worldwide.

To discuss these potential implications and explore how a second Trump presidency will reshape global trade, finance, and geopolitical dynamics, Trade Finance Global spoke with Rebecca Harding, Economist at Rebeccanomics; Robert Besseling, CEO at Pangea Risk; Alisa DiCaprio, former Chief Economist at R3; and Simon Everett, Trade Policy Expert on the day the results were announced.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e29-tariffs-trade-wars-transformation-next-4-yrs-trump/

Inventory finance: A stocking filler for 2024?

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:06:04 +0000

At the International Trade Forfaiting Association’s (ITFA) 2024 Christmas party, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Sean Edwards, Chairman of ITFA, and Dhiresh Dave, Chief Legal Officer and Managing Director - Legal, Compliance and Governance at Falcon Group, to discuss a financing tool that might come in handy for Saint Nicholas: inventory finance.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e28-inventory-finance-a-stocking-filler-for-2024/

C-Suite speaks: In poly-crisis lies poly-opportunities

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:37:31 +0000

As global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions continue to impact trade routes, boardroom discussions are also changing. Corporate insolvencies are yet to return to pre-pandemic rates in the UK and other major economies, and inflation remaining high. Meanwhile, businesses are starting to redefine success beyond just financial performance.

How will the future workforce navigate the evolving trade and credit landscape? Beyond shareholder value, how can large financial institutions, credit insurers, and multilaterals address their social responsibilities? How do we manage systemic risks while supporting the communities involved in global trade?

As part of our C-Suite Leadership Series, Deepesh Patel, Editorial Director at Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Angela Duca, Global Specialty Head, Credit Specialties at Marsh, to help answer some of these and other pressing questions.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e27-c-suite-speaks-in-poly-crisis-lies-poly-opportunities/

Securitising trade finance: Unlocking hidden potential

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:06:20 +0000

At the 2024 Trade Finance Investor Day (TFDI) conference in London, TFG’s editor Deepesh Patel spoke with Nick Stainthorpe, Partner at Reed Smith, on ways to unlock capital investment into the trade finance and receivables world.

As banks’ distribution capabilities plateau, the trade and receivables finance industry is constantly on the lookout for alternative sources of investment capital but often faces challenges due to its perceived complexity compared to traditional asset classes.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e26-securitising-trade-finance-unlocking-hidden-potential/

Factoring and receivables: What’s in store for 2025?

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 13:46:28 +0000

TFG spoke to Federico Avellán Borgmeyer, Chief Partner Officer at efcom, at the FCI Conference in Prague to learn more about this year’s developments in factoring and receivables and what’s in store for 2025.

Read here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-factoring-and-receivables-whats-in-store-for-2025/

Bridging the Divide: The digitalisation of trade in emerging markets

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:02:36 +0000

Trade Finance Global’s Assistant Editor Mahika Ravi Shankar sat down with TFG Researcher Carter Hoffman to discuss his research paper entitled ‘The unseen side of trade digitisation: Data inequality and the global economic divide’. It focused on the sustainability and equitable growth of digital trade in a disparate global market.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e25-bridging-divide-digitalisation-trade-emerging-markets/

TFG’s treasury treasure trove

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 16:52:40 +0000

As we get ready for 2025, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Eleanor Hill to explore the biggest trends in the world of treasury: technology, ESG, DEI, and the power of people.

Unpacking the impact of the ETDA

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:38:13 +0000

To help answer these questions and more, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Sarah Green at the Law Commission, Susan Ashworth, Senior Trade Finance Specialist at Matalan, and Surath Sengupta, Head of Trade And Working Capital Product at Lloyds.

Read here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-unpacking-the-impact-of-the-etda/

ADB works with UNODC and Financial Intelligence Units to shine light in the shadows of TBML

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:48:12 +0000

To learn more about TBML and the fight against it, Mahika Ravi Shankar, Assistant Editor at Trade Finance Global (TFG), spoke with Catherine Estrada from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Sumera Baloch from Pakistan’s Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU).

Read here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-adb-works-with-unodc-and-financial-intelligence-units-to-shine-light-in-the-shadows-of-tbml/

C-suite speaks: How trade credit insurance is adapting to US market anticipation

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:31:54 +0000

In our new CEO interview series, Trade Finance Global’s (TFG) Deepesh Patel sat down with James Daly, CEO of Allianz Trade - Americas, to learn more about how the trade credit insurance industry is changing to meet these complex challenges, especially within the United States.

With the US elections just hours away, grappling with new economic uncertainty and volatility, the trade credit insurance industry is in a transformative phase.

🇺🇸 The US market presents unique opportunities and obstacles. With its vast economy yet relatively low adoption of trade credit insurance, it remains a largely untapped yet potentially troublesome market wrought with economic fluctuations, sophisticated fraud schemes, and changing regulations.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e21-csuite-speaks-how-trade-credit-insurance-adapting-us-market-anticipation/

Digital lifelines: How AI is strengthening global supply chains

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:47:41 +0000

Trade Finance Global (TFG), spoke to Surecomp’s Head of Global Solution Consulting Suchi Guharoy, to discuss digitisation in supply chains and how AI can be implemented to resolve bottlenecks and improve resilience.

Read here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-digital-lifelines-how-ai-is-strengthening-global-supply-chains/

ITFA’s new board members push for diversification and capacity growth in trade finance

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:55:55 +0000

To learn more about ITFA’s role in this evolving environment, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with the association’s newest board members: Sian Aspinall, Group CEO, BPL and Chair of the ITFA Insurance Committee, and N L N Swaroop, Global Product Head for Sustainable Trade Finance, Innovation, Financial Institutions, Capital Management and Asset Distribution at HSBC and Board Member for ITFA Trade Finance Investment Ecosystem (ITFIE).

Read the article here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-itfas-new-board-members-push-for-diversification-and-capacity-growth-in-trade-finance/

Back to the basics with ITFA’s trade finance educational seminar

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:03:34 +0000

From innovations in financial instruments, risk mitigation techniques, digitalisation, and regulatory changes, trade finance - a critical enabler of global trade - has been experiencing a significant transformation.

Read the full article here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-back-to-the-basics-with-itfas-trade-finance-educational-seminar/

BPL on the role of DFIs and CPRI across emerging markets

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:56:32 +0000

To discuss the growing prominence of CPRI, Harry McIndoe and Sean Austin, Directors at BPL, joined Brian Canup in Trade Finance Talks to break down the market and discuss its utilisation by development finance institutions (DFIs) and multilateral development banks (MDBs).

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e19-bpl-role-dfis-cpri-across-emerging-markets/

Steven Beck on the development and role of MDBs in global trade

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:49:08 +0000

At the 56th Annual FCI Meeting in Seoul, Deepesh Patel, Editorial Director at Trade Finance Global, was joined on Trade Finance Talks by Steven Beck, Head of Trade and Supply Chain Finance, Asian Development Bank to discuss the role of MDBs in the facilitation of trade and supply chain finance.

Read the article here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e18-steven-beck-on-the-development-and-role-of-mdbs-in-global-trade/

Le Rôle des Technologies Innovantes dans la Transformation du Commerce Marocain

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 11:05:42 +0000

Pour parler des défis et des opportunités des initiatives de numérisation à l'échelle de l'industrie, André Casterman, fondateur de Casterman Advisory et président du comité Fintech de l'ITFA, a discuté avec Youssef Ahouzi, PDG de Portnet, Mohammed Kabbaj, directeur général de MSC Maroc et Shona Tatchell, directrice et responsable du programme de facilitation du commerce de la BERD, lors de la conférence de la BERD sur la numérisation du commerce international au Maroc.

The role of innovative technologies in transforming Moroccan trade

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:50:19 +0000

To talk about the challenges and opportunities of industry-wide digitalisation initiatives, André Casterman, Founder, Casterman Advisory and Chair Fintech Committee, ITFA spoke to Youssef Ahouzi, CEO, Portnet, Mohammed Kabbaj, Managing Director MSC Morocco and Shona Tatchell, Director, Head of Trade Facilitation Programme, EBRD at EBRD’s Conference on the Digitalisation of International Trade in Morocco.

Read the article here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e17-the-role-of-innovative-technologies-in-transforming-moroccan-trade/

Betül Kurtulus and Basel Al-Hussien on the development of Islamic Factoring

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:02:08 +0000

At the 56th Annual FCI Meeting in Seoul, Betül Kurtulus, Regional Director, FCI, was joined by Basel Al-Hussien, Senior Manager – Advisory, ITFC, to discuss the growth of Islamic international factoring and ITFC’s development of Islamic factoring solutions in collaboration with FCI.

Read the article here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e16-betul-kurtulus-and-basel-al-hussien-on-the-development-of-islamic-factoring

Using deep-tier supply chain financing’s potential to unlock capital

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:43:05 +0000

To discuss the paper and better understand how DTSCF can promote financial stability, risk management, and sustainability, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Tod Burwell, President and CEO of BAFT.

Read the article here:

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e15-using-deep-tier-supply-chain-financings-potential-to-unlock-capital/

Risk management in trade finance: How a CITR certification can help

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:41:44 +0000

To learn more about risks and risk management, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Peter Milne and Alex Gray, Director of Trade and Transaction Banking at the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF).

Read the article here:

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e14-podcast-risk-management-in-trade-finance-how-a-citr-certification-can-help

EBRD TFP and ITFA’s role in boosting competitiveness in trade and development

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:45:52 +0000

International trade can be intimidating for many companies trying to break into the industry. With extensive regulation and documentary processes, it can seem overwhelming, especially when operating in unfamiliar regions.

Article here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e13-ebrd-tfp-and-itfas-role-in-boosting-competitiveness-in-trade-and-development/

Adapting to change: The future of factoring and supply chain finance

Fri, 31 May 2024 11:01:55 +0000

To hear about developments in the factoring and supply chain finance world, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Çağatay Baydar, Chairman at FCI and Irina Tyan, Principal Banker, TFP at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Read the article here:

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e12-adapting-to-change-the-future-of-factoring-and-supply-chain-finance/

Empowerment through trade: IFC and Ecobank on tackling the gender disparity in global trade

Tue, 28 May 2024 12:42:15 +0000

This finding, from the IFC’s whitepaper “Banking on Women Who Trade Across Borders”, speaks to the gender disparity that still exists in the international trade space, particularly in emerging markets.

To learn more about the challenges that women entrepreneurs face when trading across borders and some of the initiatives in place to offer support, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Makiko Toyoda, Global Head of the Global Trade Finance and Global Supply Chain Finance Programs at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Tacko Baro Fall, Waemu Head Financial Institutions And International Organizations at Ecobank.

Read the article here:

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e11-empowerment-through-trade-ifc-ecobank-tackling-gender-disparity-global-trade/

TXF’s Jonathan Bell reflecting on 10 years in the commodity finance industry, and 10 years moving forward

Thu, 02 May 2024 14:18:37 +0000

Discover the role of commodity finance in shaping the global economy. From historical events to current trends, understand the dynamics of this vital financial sector.

📖 https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e10-txfs-jonathan-bell-reflecting-10-years-commodity-finance-industry/

Diversifying investment portfolios with trade finance: Are we there yet?

Wed, 01 May 2024 10:07:13 +0000

To understand more about how trade finance assets can fit into a broader investment strategy and learn more about future trends that could shape this investment class, Deepesh Patel spoke with Bertrand de Comminges, Managing Director and Global Head of Trade Finance Investments at Santander Alternative Investments at the ITFA and BCR: Trade & Investment Forum.

Read the article here:

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e9-diversifying-investment-portfolios-with-trade-finance-are-we-there-yet

It takes a village: ADB and MonetaGo on digital trade and partnerships

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 03:00:00 +0000

To uncover more about how digital innovation is poised to revolutionise this vital field and enhance transparency, security, and inclusivity in global trade, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Steven Beck, Head of the Trade Finance Private Sector Operations Department at the Asian Development Bank and Neil Shonhard, CEO of MonetaGo.

Read the article here:

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e8-it-takes-a-village-adb-and-monetago-on-digital-trade-and-partnerships/

Unlocking Mexico's trade potential: Banorte and ICC Mexico’s Gerardo Gutierrez-Olvera discusses strategies for the future

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:45:58 +0000

Mexico’s $1.4 trillion economy makes it the second largest market in Latin America, and its geographical location provides it with a prime position for supply chain and trade advantages.

To learn more about Mexico’s potentially prosperous position in international trade, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Gerardo Gutierrez-Olvera Cabrales, Chairman of the Banking Commission at ICC Mexico and Executive Director, Head of Trade Finance and International Business at Banorte.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e7-unlocking-mexicos-trade-potential-banorte-and-icc-mexicos-gerardo-gutierrez-olvera-discusses-strategies-future/

Beyond the basics: Breaking down digitalisation with Enigio

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:34:38 +0000

Digitalising trade has been a prominent feature of industry conversations for several years. With the passage of the Electronic Trade Documents Act (ETDA) in the UK, as well as the progression of similar bills in countries including the US, Germany, France, and Bahrain.

Conversations have progressed from simple questions of “how to digitalise trade”, to focusing on what the concrete next steps should be.

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

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e6-beyond-basics-breaking-down-digitalisation-enigio/

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

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:23:23 +0000

To better understand the principles of financial inclusion, equitable regulation, and sustainable growth in the factoring industry, Trade Finance Global’s (TFG) Deepesh Patel spoke with new FCI Secretary General, Neal Harm.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e5-fci-neal-harm-kicking-off-inclusive-growth-factoring-industry/

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

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:03:50 +0000

Trade Finance Global’s (TFG) annual Women in Trade, Treasury, and Payments campaign in 2024 focused on Inspiring Inclusion around the globe. Different regions face different challenges when it comes to gender inclusion, and it is vital to understand perspectives from across the globe.

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 Gwen Mwaba, Director and Global Head of Trade Finance at Afreximbank.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e4-africa-focus-afreximbank-empowering-women-in-trade-treasury-payments/

Absa on the trade finance distribution revolution and closing the $2.5tn gap

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:48:04 +0000

As the world of international trade finance adapts to the changing macroeconomic environment and the ever-increasing trade finance gap, there has been a clear shift to the originate-to-distribute model.

To help break down this fresh approach, TFG’s Brian Canup spoke with Oladapo Adeigbe, Head of Financial Institutions Trade Sales - (Africa) at Absa and Boitumelo Thoka, Head of Pan Africa Trade Working Capital Distribution, Syndication and Insurance Product at Absa.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e3-absa-trade-finance-distribution-revolution-closing-2-5tn-gap/

Empowering the American dream: SBA's trade finance solutions for U.S. exporters

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:51:55 +0000

In this episode of Trade Finance Talks, Brian Canup, Assistant Editor at TFG spoke with Claire Ehmann, Acting Associate Administrator at the SBA, and Dan Pische, National Director of Trade Finance at the SBA.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e2-empowering-the-american-dream-sbas-trade-finance-solutions-for-u-s-exporters/

Year ahead: Swift CIO on balancing uneven payments regulation and advancing CBDC

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:20:42 +0000

In anticipation of the BAFT International Trade and Payments Conference from 27-29 February 2024, in Washington, DC, TFG’s Deepesh Patel sat down with Tom Zschach, Chief Innovation Officer at Swift.

COP28 and beyond: ICC United Kingdom’s views on climate action and sustainable trade finance

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:11:25 +0000

At ICC United Kingdom’s annual conference, International Trade and Prosperity Week, TFG’s Deepesh Patel was joined by Chris Southworth, Secretary General at ICC United Kingdom, to discuss the importance for the business of limiting global temperature increase to 1.5° C and what the ICC is doing to support the sustainable transition.

Follow the article here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e129-cop28-and-beyond-icc-united-kingdoms-views-on-climate-action/

B20 India: Strengthening global value chains

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:13:19 +0000

In a recent episode of the CII podcasts, Mark Abrams, MD, and Global Head of Trade & Receivables Finance at Trade Finance Global (TFG), engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with Jayant Sriram, an ex-journalist. The episode discusses crucial aspects of international trade and finance, shedding light on challenges and innovative solutions shaping the industry.

Read the article here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/b20-india-strengthening-global-value-chains/

Brexit and beyond: Minister Nigel Huddleston on UK’s trade adaptations

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 09:46:17 +0000

To help understand how the UK government is staying ahead of these changes, Trade Finance Global’s (TFG) Brian Canup spoke with Minister Nigel Huddleston, Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade

To read the full article, go to https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e128-brexit-and-beyond-minister-nigel-huddleston-on-uks-trade-adaptations

ITFA: The tale of Article 506 and the transition period

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:02:59 +0000

At the International Trade Forfaiting Association (ITFA) 49th Annual Trade and Forfaiting Conference in Abu Dhabi, TFG’s Deepesh Patel spoke to Silja Calac, Board Member, and head of the ITFA Insurance Committee to learn more about credit risk insurance and its importance for trade, as well as specific aspects of the implementation of the Basel 3.1 Regulation.

To read the full article, go to https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e127-itfa-the-tale-of-article-506-and-the-transition-period

Short-term, self-liquidating, is trade finance as an asset class on the up?

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:44:41 +0000

At the ITFA annual conference in Abu Dhabi, TFG’s Mark Abrams spoke with Nishit Kumar, Senior Director, Head of Loan Syndications and Distribution at Mashreq Bank, and Kamola Burikhodjaeva, Executive Director, Head of Americas Distribution at J.P. Morgan, looking at the role of trade finance risk distribution against the backdrop of prevailing market conditions.

How are banks dealing with changing regulations? What are the impacts of new capital requirements?

Follow along with Mark, Nishit and Kamola as they dive into the topic of trade finance as an asset class and the general market environment!

Read the article here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e126-short-term-self-liquidating-trade-finance-asset-class-up

From the Danube River to the world: Eastern Europe’s strategic edge & trade finance

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:04:18 +0000

At the EBRD TFP Trade Finance Forum, TFG’s Deepesh Patel spoke with Aurel Bernat, Executive Director, Financial Institutions and Investor Relations at Banca Transilvania, Oleksandr Shchur, Member of the Management Board at JSC Ukreximbank Ukraine and Ženja Radanović, Head of Documentary, Business Department at Eurobank Direktna a.d. Beograd, Serbia.

Read here:

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e125-eastern-europes-strategic-edge-trade-finance/

Unlocking opportunities: Trade finance as a lucrative asset class for investors

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:17:25 +0000

In this episode, Mark Abrams, Global Head of Trade Receivables Finance at Trade Finance Global was joined by Salman Khan Galindo, Portfolio Manager - Alternative Investments at Santander AM and Matt Taylor, Head of Alternative Debt at Legal and General Investment Management (LGM). Together, they shed light on the allure of trade finance for investors, the evolving investor landscape, and the pivotal factors influencing the risk-reward paradigm within this asset class.

📖 Read the article here ➡️

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e124-unlocking-opportunities-trade-finance-lucrative-asset-class-investors/

Bridging borders: The role of B2B cross-border payments in the global economy

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:26:45 +0000

In this episode of Trade Finance Talks, TFG’s Deepesh Patel was joined by Ben Ellis, SVP and Global Head of Visa B2B Connect, in Toronto to get answers to these questions on cross-border payments.

Access the article here:

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e123-bridging-borders-the-role-of-b2b-cross-border-payments-in-the-global-economy/

LGBTQ+ In Trade, Treasury & Payments

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:48:31 +0000

In this episode of Trade Finance Talks, TFG’s Deepesh Patel partnered with Allen & Overy, Asian Development Bank, JP Morgan, Lloyds Bank, Visa.

Hear from industry experts:

Natasha Condon, Global Head of Trade Sales, JP Morgan
Alan Koenigsberg, SVP Visa Commercial Solutions
Catherine Lang-Anderson, Partner, Allen & Overy
Roberto Leva, Trade & Supply Chain Finance Relationship Manager, Asian Development Bank
Rogier Van Lammeren, Managing Director, Head of Trade & Working Capital Products, Lloyds Bank

Catch up here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/tradecast/t9-lgtbq-in-trade-treasury-payments/

How to prepare for Sibos 2023 - trade & payments updates from Swift

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:13:21 +0000

In this episode of Trade Finance Talks, TFG’s Deepesh Patel was joined by Shirish Wadivkar, Global Head - Wholesale Payments & Trade Strategy at Swift, to uncover the conference’s core themes, the latest Swift initiatives, and strategies to prepare for Sibos 2023.

Access the article here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e121-how-to-prepare-for-sibos-2023-trade-payments-updates-from-swift

Public vs Private: How Export Credit Agencies and Export Finance can drive Inclusive Cross-Border Trade

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:32:46 +0000

In this episode of Trade Finance Talks, TFG’s Deepesh Patel was joined by Francesca Beomonte, Head of Structured Trade & Export Finance at UniCredit, to learn more about the role of ECAs in international trade.

Access the article here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e120-unicredit-driving-export-finance-mitigating-risk-public-private-partnership/

African Sustainable Trade Finance – the way forward

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:48:04 +0000

The trade finance industry has long strived for inclusivity. It recognises the importance of embracing an overarching vision that fundamentally reimagines its practices. To fully realise this vision, it is imperative to actively engage African voices in trade finance discussions.

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Cloaked in trade: Unmasking the underworld of trade-based money laundering

Thu, 25 May 2023 14:14:09 +0000

In this episode of Trade Finance Talks, Brian Canup, assistant editor at TFG, was joined by Channing Mavrellis, director of the Illicit Trade Program at Global Financial Integrity, to delve into the world of TBML. Together, they explored the latest developments and insights surrounding trade-based money laundering (TBML) practices.

Read here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e118-cloaked-in-trade-unmasking-the-underworld-of-trade-based-money-laundering/

First cross-border factoring facility between Armenia and Georgia supported by EBRD

Tue, 16 May 2023 13:39:53 +0000

During the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) 32nd Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Trade Finance Global spoke with several industry leaders to learn more about the particulars of a first-of-its-kind transaction.

Access here:

tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e117-first-cross-border-factoring-facility-between-armenia-georgia-ebrd/

Factoring in the UAE: Developments and global implications

Wed, 03 May 2023 15:06:59 +0000

Factoring: An important finance product that is gaining popularity in recent years. While factoring is becoming more well-known, it is important to take proper steps to understand the legal framework that governs these transactions. Factoring laws play a critical role in determining the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved in a factoring arrangement, as well as the powers of financial institutions to provide various factoring products.

Of particular interest, the UAE recently passed a new factoring law, which marks a significant milestone for the trade and supply chain finance community. To break down the intricacies of factoring and to provide an overview of the UAE law, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke to Marek Dubovec, director at the International Law Institute and professor at the University of Arizona.

C4DTI wrap up - making trade cheaper, faster and simpler

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:34:52 +0000

In this episode of Trade Finance Talks, Deepesh Patel, editor at TFG was joined by Chris Southworth, co-chair of Legal Reform Advisory Board at ICC Digital Standards Initiative, and Nick Davies, director of the Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation.

The trio explored the next steps, key actions, and ways to drive the adoption of digital trade.

Southworth and Davies emphasised the importance of collaboration and working together to modernise the global trading system for the digital economy.

The podcast touched upon several significant themes, including electronic negotiable instruments such as ePU, eBLs, and eBoE transactions going digital.

Marshall Islands to Liberia, monitoring 68,218 vessels raises alarms for trade financiers

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 09:13:39 +0000

In 2023, there are over 68,000 vessels sailing around the oceans, carrying the goods that we all rely on.

Simply put, the world’s oceans and maritime trade flow are massive.

The oceans' vastness presents a particular challenge to monitor and regulate ocean vessels for the maritime transport industry. Of the 68,000 ocean vessels, more than 12%, or 8,000, have an unknown owner, creating significant risks for the industry.

To better understand the world of ocean vessels and maritime trade regulation, Trade Finance Global’s (TFG) Deepesh Patel spoke with Michael Byrne, CEO of IIBLP and Tom Cardamone, CEO of Global Financial Integrity.

Canada’s Minister Ng: Building ecosystems to support women-owned businesses

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:54:16 +0000

As the readers of Trade Finance Global (TFG) know, March is International Women’s Month. This month, the world is highlighting women across the globe and all industries.

Throughout the month, TFG has heard numerous personal stories, outlining what it is like to be a woman in the workplace in 2023, giving examples of how far the world has come, and pointing out the areas which need improvement.

TFG spoke to the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, EDC, to discuss the Canadian Government’s role in international trade and supporting women in the workplace.

Moving beyond gender: challenging stereotypes and biases in the workplace

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:47:54 +0000

As part of our Women in Trade Campaign, Trade Finance Global’s Natasha Roston spoke with Catherine Lang-Anderson, partner at Allen & Overy, to hear about her personal experiences and lessons learned as a female leader in the legal industry.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ Natalia Clements on challenges in the workplace and equitable company policies

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:39:06 +0000

To better understand the larger picture of ‘Embracing Equity’, TFG’s Brian Canup spoke to Natalia Clements, senior trade finance specialist at Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, who shared her experiences as a woman in the insurance industry, the challenges she has faced, and the importance of embracing equity in the workplace.

From policy to practice: navigating the road to digital trade in 2023

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 16:38:21 +0000

Trade and receivables finance, in football terms

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:02:42 +0000

With an estimated 3.5 billion fans around the world, it's no wonder the finance behind football piques interest, even in the world of trade and receivables finance.

In this podcast, Trade Finance Global (TFG) delved into various facets of trade finance that affect the world of football, including player and receivables finance, project and export finance for clubs, and the ownership and running of football clubs.

Read the full article here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e109-trade-receivables-finance-football-terms/

Dirty financing: the slow progression of ESG

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:16:01 +0000

Since 195 countries signed the Paris Agreement at COP 21 in 2015, ESG has been a central talking point in the trade finance world. The term “green finance” has seen a 300% search increase on Google from 2015-2023.

Shifting the conversation towards sustainability was undoubtedly an important step, as the shipping and trade sector contributes around 20% of global emissions. But what has come from this dialogue?

The trade finance community continues to finance fossil fuels, and there have been numerous examples of greenwashing in recent years. What are realistic expectations for ESG standards, and how does the trade finance community accomplish them?

To better understand how the trade finance industry can take the next steps in sustainability, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Roberto Leva, trade & supply chain finance relationship manager, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Johanna Wissing, who is interviewed as board member of ITFA. Johanna also is a director of finance syndication at Credit Suisse.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e108-dirty-financing-the-slow-progression-of-esg/

To agriculture and beyond: a look at how IoT technology is transcending industry silos

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:20:41 +0000

To learn more about their collaboration and the role that technology can play in the commodities industry, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Peter Johnston (PJ), senior manager digital and agtech at GrainCorp, and Sean Birrell, CTO and co-founder of Veridapt.

The fight against economic crime in the UK: an inside look at the Economic Crime Transparency and Enforcement Act

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:54:16 +0000

Taking a step forward, the UK legislature has enacted legislation to prevent economic crime.

To learn more about this essential piece of legislation in the financial and economic world, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Susan Hawley, executive director of Spotlight on Corruption.

’22 in 22 minutes

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:36:18 +0000

There is little doubt that 2022 has been an unprecedented year and for better or for worse, there has been a lot that has happened in the trade, treasury, payments and supply chain spaces.

As we make plans to wrap up this year and head into the next, TFG wanted to take a look back at all that has happened and the major themes discussed in each of the last 12 months.

Incoterms: customs, case studies, and industry challenges

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:02:21 +0000

With so many of our daily goods coming from abroad, Incoterms play a much more significant role in our lives than most of us realise.

Some estimates indicate that International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) help to facilitate around 90% of all goods and transport transactions worldwide.

However, despite their widespread use and importance, these terms are often the source of a lot of confusion for importers and exporters alike.

To help clarify the subject, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Holly Jade O'Leary, co-founder and director of Alinea Customs.

Read the article here: tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e104-incoterms-customs-case-studies-industry-challenges/

Float or sink: BIMCO discusses eBL adoption, standards, interoperability

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 13:19:53 +0000

Maritime transport is the backbone of international trade and the global economy, with over 80% of the volume of international trade and goods being carried by sea.

The shipping industry has seen varying conditions over the course of the last two years, having been greatly impacted by COVID-19 and subsequent supply chain issues. This has been compounded by other events, such as the current Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Given the complexity of the topic, Annie Kovacevic sat down with Grant Hunter, director of standards, innovation, and research at BIMCO, to learn more about hot topics in the industry.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e103-float-sink-bimco-discusses-ebl-adoption-standards-interoperability/

Part 2: Enablers that empower and support women-owned or women-led MSMEs

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:07:08 +0000

To learn more about how the WTO is championing women-led MSMEs, Trade Finance Global (TFG) moderated a panel discussion at the WTO Public Forum in September 2022 with leaders in the field.

Participants in the WTO panel included Jennifer Buckley, founder and managing director of women-led independent impact investment firm, Sweef Capital; Jessica Espinoza, CEO of gender-focused global investment body, 2X Collaborative; and

Susan Barton, team leader, trade strategy and outreach, UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Part 1: Increasing access to financing and empowering women-owned or women-led MSMEs

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 11:06:59 +0000

Women-led MSMEs are playing a critical role by creating income, generating opportunities, and supplying goods and services used daily in rural and urban areas.

Anabel González, WTO deputy director-general, hosted a roundtable discussion at the WTO Public Forum in September 2022.

Trade Finance Global (TFG) moderated the event which discussed technology’s role in bridging the financing gap that women-owned MSMEs face.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-p1-s1-e102-increasing-access-to-financing-and-empowering-women-owned-or-women-led-msmes/

Trade4MSMEs on breaking down international barriers to trade

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:07:00 +0000

At the WTO’s Public Forum in September 2022, helping MSMEs access trade and trade finance, especially during the current economic times, has been one of the top agenda items.

To learn more about how the WTO is putting its weight behind the cause, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Uruguay's Ministry of Foreign Relations, Mauro Bruno.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e101-trade4msmes-on-breaking-down-international-barriers-to-trade

The future of BaaS and innovation in the cross-border payments space

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 11:07:00 +0000

To find out more about BaaS and innovations within the sector, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Valli Ardalan, global head of revenue and sales at Visa Direct, and Barry Rodrigues, EVP Payments Business Unit at Finastra.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e99-the-future-of-baas-and-innovation-in-the-cross-border-payments-space

SWIFT thinking: how the global payments system can help digitalise trade finance

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 11:07:00 +0000

Businesses and industries that were unprepared for a quick transition to a digital economy were hit hard during the early months and subsequent years.

Trade finance was one of these industries.

Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Rishikesh Tinaikar, global head of corporates and Trade Go to Market at SWIFT, to further explore the pandemic recovery and how lockdowns are accelerating trade finance’s push toward digitalisation.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e100-swift-thinking-how-the-global-payments-system-can-help-digitalise-trade-finance/

Hipotekarna Banka on trade finance, multilateral support, digital transition in Montenegro

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 18:49:55 +0000

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Trade Facilitation Program forum in Istanbul heavily featured discourse around Southeastern European countries, namely promoting trade into the region.

To learn more about the trade ecosystem in the Balkan peninsula, TFG joined Ana Golubovic, a management board member at Hipotekarna Banka in Montenegro, Europe.

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-98-hipotekarna-banka-on-trade-finance-multilateral-support-digital-transition-in-montenegro/

Faces of trade: the people behind the policies

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:23:48 +0000

Changing this mindset and highlighting the human lives behind international trade policy is what Clara Weinhardt, assistant professor in international relations at Maastricht University, hopes to do with the Faces of Trade Diplomacy project.

Find out more:

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-ep97-faces-of-trade-the-people-behind-the-policies

Correspondent banking in the Caribbean: the impact of ‘derisking’ on the real economy

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:40:20 +0000

Following on from the BAFT Annual Annual Meeting in Washington, Trade Finance Global (TFG) sat down with Dalton Lee, chairman of the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB), to discuss the status of the correspondent banking world, and what cutting such relationships means to Caribbean economies.

Find out more:

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-ep96-correspondent-banking-in-the-caribbean-the-impact-of-derisking-on-the-real-economy

The lifeblood of global trade: improving financial inclusion for SMEs

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:52:00 +0000

TFG spoke to two leading policymakers at the G20 on how to improve financial inclusion for SMEs.

Check out the article here:

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-ep95-the-lifeblood-of-global-trade-improving-financial-inclusion-for-smes/

UKEF, DIT, and TFG release trade and export finance guide

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:48:23 +0000

Trade Finance Global (TFG) are delighted to announce the official release of a new trade and export finance guide in partnership with the Department of International Trade (DIT) and UK Export Finance (UKEF).

In order to gain more information on the guide, TFG sat down with Mark Abrams, global head of trade and receivables finance, at TFG.

Find out more:

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e94-ukef-dit-tfg-release-trade-export-finance-guide/

Change is in the air: company leaders and hybrid models hailed as lighthouses holding the key

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:47:22 +0000

TFG spoke to two leaders in the fields of finance and technology about the changing role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and hybrid models for streamlining and future-proofing corporate operational processes.

Check out the article here:

https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e93-change-is-in-the-air-company-leaders-and-hybrid-models-hailed-as-lighthouses-holding-the-key/

ITFA’s Sean Edwards on emerging markets and digitisation

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:00:12 +0000

Trade Finance Global (TFG) are proud to once again partner with International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) at their 48th annual conference in Porto. In preparation for the conference, TFG caught up with ITFA’s Chairman, Sean Edwards, to discuss some of the key themes.

Edwards outlined two major themes to be expected at the conference this year: digitisation and emerging markets.

Find out more: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s1-e92-itfas-sean-edwards-on-emerging-markets-and-digitisation