No organisation wants to end up blacklisted or facing criminal charges and reputational damage, but how can a bank, lender or insurer know that what it has financed or underwritten is entirely compliant? Simon Ring, global head of maritime trade technologies & ESG at Pole Star outlines why banks and the trade ecosystem needs holistic screening technology.
Here’s a sneak peek of TXF’s H1 Commodity Finance Data Report 2021, which will be out later this week. Comprising comprehensive data on commercial loans, the report dissects material on the financings of both commodity traders and producers.
How is SWIFT’s own digital trade evolution progressing? Will corporates, banks and vendors be on board and does the organisation risk competing with itself? TXF looks to history and asks more questions than it can get answers to at the moment. Will a pivot toward APIs be an answer in trade?
“A reluctance to change is sometimes bred into people. Openness to change is important, and a certain level of self-reflection is essential in order to grow with the changing industry.” In this week’s instalment of the Stages for Change article series, Aife Howse speaks to Esther Berkelaar, global lead, portfolio risk, trade and commodity finance at Rabobank.
Part of the commodity trade finance sector is transforming itself with the use of digital platforms utilising blockchain technology. We look at two key examples where significant inroads are being made.
The regulatory drive to reduce maritime carbon emissions is triggering a wave of innovation in green trade finance, but unless banks, lenders and carriers have accurate, real-time sustainability monitoring of vessels, these important initiatives will struggle to get going, says Simon Ring, global head of maritime trade technologies & ESG, at Pole Star
The regulatory drive to reduce maritime carbon emissions is triggering a wave of innovation in green trade finance, but unless banks, lenders and carriers have accurate, real-time sustainability monitoring of vessels, these important initiatives will struggle to get going, says Simon Ring, global head of maritime trade technologies & ESG, at Pole Star
We are delighted to bring back this senior-level virtual event dedicated to the MENA region! Examine the regions' key trends and future opportunities whilst networking in a safe space.
It's been away for far too long - but your TXF Global Commodity Finance event is coming to Geneva! Join dealmakers in an enchanted forest of opportunity for an unmissable networking experience...
Your largest export, agency & project finance event returns in the flesh for 2021! Get your boots back on the ground in Madrid at this go-to global event for all things export finance.
A key virtual event in the export, agency & project finance event calendar for senior and influential professionals working across the Asia-Pacific region. Networking and deal opportunities abound!
A dedicated virtual forum for the APAC commodity finance community. Join dealmakers from across Asia-Pacific as we tackle key industry issues and analyse the latest deals in the market.
TXF France is the industry leading event to make connections and discover new sectors, regions and ideas for ECAs, banks, exporters and service providers.
The next episode of this intimate and focused event returns virtually to get you up to date on the latest trends in Italian Export Finance. Expect first-class networking and debate
The trusted meeting place for anyone involved in the financing of German exports.
TXF presents this intimate and focused event returning virtually to get you up to date on the latest trends in British Export Finance. Expect first-class networking and debate!