Despite the rising popularity of supply chain finance (SCF) around the globe, banks are not making their programmes easier enough for customers to implement and are...
The Berne Union and the associated Prague Club have revealed that in 2014 members’ new business reached close to $2 trillion. The figures demonstrate the strong role the...
As with any given seven-day period in the modern age of news reportage, last week was chock-a-block full of current affairs shockers, geopolitical wranglings, cyclical...
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) honoured the most successful participants in its Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP) 2014 in an award ceremony...
The British Exporters Association (BExA) is holding a free, half-day seminar entitled ‘Winning exports in a turbulent world’ on 19 May in London. The wide-ranging seminar...
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (US Ex-Im) has released an initial line-up of speakers for its annual conference in Washington DC, featuring prominent...
There is a general consensus within the banking industry that – as a concept at least – privileging short-term profitability over the long-term health of an institution...
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Banking Commission is preparing for its annual meeting in Singapore, which will feature the launch of the eagerly-anticipated...
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has officially launched its new education and training project, the ICC Academy.
The global provider of maritime tracking, monitoring and security software, Pole Star, has launched PurpleTRAC – a new product that allows banks, commodity trading...
More than 400 trade finance practitioners gathered in Turkey’s cultural and commercial capital Istanbul this week for the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Banking...
Historically, the global trade finance market has been considered liquid and wellfunctioning. Nevertheless, after the beginning of the financial crisis in 2008, important...
A panel of industry experts explore the key issues impacting the export finance market now and in the future. Topics covered include the impact of Basel III on export...
One major lesson learned from the financial crises in emerging markets since the 1980s is that large currency mismatches, both at a public and private sector level,...
Tackling terminology now could be a stitch in time for the supply chain finance industry - but it will not be an easy ride
The annual World Trade Organisation (WTO) Public Forum provides an opportunity for dialogue, an exchange of ideas and the conduct of deliberations on major issues in...
Hesham Zakai reports on changes taking place within the International Forfaiting Association.
Alexander Malaket shares insights and observations with Paul Johnson, director, senior product manager, BofAML, based in Los Angeles.
Misys, the financial software provider, has teamed up with the global provider of watch list filtering solutions, FicroSoft to help banks comply with intensified trade...
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) held its annual trade facilitation programme (TFP) trade finance forum in London on the 22nd and 23rd of...
The financing backing TotalEnergies’ Mozambique LNG project was taken out of the financial fridge earlier this year but funds are yet to be disbursed. With the latest military insurgence in the gas-rich region, and ECAs and banks reticent on when the deal will close, meeting conditions precedent seems ambitious in 2024.
The return of Commodity Trading Week marks a period of sustained calm in the commodities markets – at least in contrast with the volatility of recent years. But how long will this last, and what can the industry do to manage risk going forwards?
In her first interview since her appointment on 7 May, Shona Tatchell, the new head of trade and supply chain finance, European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) Trade Facilitation Programme (TFP), discusses her unusual journey to the role, and how she is well placed to help champion digitalisation and sustainability in trade. Is she the 'Queen Creole' of trade facilitation?
Pauli Heikkilä, CEO of Finnvera, reflects on the swinging pendulum for export financing he’s seen in two decades heading Finland’s ECA. Global swings from market forces towards protectionism using public money is not risk free, he warns.
Unveil Amsterdam's allure! Elevate your pipeline with top dealmakers. An Industry Awards dinner adds glamour to this unmissable adventure.
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Join us on a mythical adventure through all things export, agency & project finance as TXF Global 2024 travels to the historic city of Athens for the first time!
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