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Shop talk: Fox’s pledge for female inclusion as head of WTOTXF spoke with Dr Liam Fox MP, whose campaign for director general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) prioritises female economic inclusion and respect for a rules-based system. But do good intentions and faith in meritocracy make an impact when it comes to diverse hiring?READ MORE -
New SCF for the new normal in emerging marketsLive Webinar | 30.09.2020 | 14:00 UK | As the world emerges from the current crisis, it’s fair to say that global supply chains have been disoriented and globalisation retrenched. It’s never been more important for companies in emerging markets to get access to liquidity to keep supply chains moving efficiently. TXF & Finverity look at new ways for companies to effectively use digitisation in emerging markets to access financing for sustainable international trade. Register TodayREAD MORE -
TXF TV: Advocating for the commodities industryLive Webinar | 23.09.2020 | 14:00 UK | Join us for a one-on-one interview with the STSA's Secretary General, Florence Schurch.READ MORE -
Trade finance funds: Confidence grows as banks retreatAlternative lenders cannot solely pick up the funding gap left by European commercial banks retreating from the commodity finance space in the Covid-19 epoch. But can bank-fund collaboration based on the different stages of the transportation of goods provide a viable deal template going forward?READ MORE -
Intra-Asian supply chains to grow significantly says HSBCThe prolonged Covid pandemic is encouraging significant changes in global trade patterns, and according to a recent HSBC survey, Asian corporates are expanding their supply chain footprint throughout Asia. We also look at ways to help reduce the $2-$5 trillion global trade finance gap.READ MORE
Oyu Tolgoi furthers funding pit
Rio Tinto via its ownership of Turquoise Hill Resources has finally inked an agreement for the additional financing of the long-dated Oyu Tolgoi mining project in Mongolia - albeit with significant construction risk.
