Just as we were getting back to a new normal after Covid-19, the Russia-Ukraine crisis unfolded, with profound effects on energy markets.

“Trade flows have changed because of a ban on Russian oil and also sanctions,” opens analyst Ehsan Ul-Haq in our panel discussion. “Europe has been dependent on Russian supply.”

We’ve seen the global supply disruptions from Covid, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and US-China tech frictions adding to a more complicated trade and supply picture, adds economist Peter Sidorov.

This year has been pivotal for trade finance, reflects banker Sapna Sapra, as “we have seen a lot of focus on energy security – look at the US$3bn Trafigura deal. We have also noted a lot of activity between banks and export credit agencies in ESG and transition financing.”

Tune in to hear more from our expects as they look back an extraordinary year

Participants

  • Ehsan Ul Haq, Oil Analyst at Refinitiv (part of LSEG)
  • Sapna Sapra, Head of Structured Trade and Export Finance UK, Deutsche Bank
  • Peter Sidorov, Senior Europe and Russia Economist, Deutsche Bank

Co-presenters

  • Katharine Morton, Head of Trade, Treasury and Risk, TXF Media Ltd
  • Clarissa Dann, Editorial Director, Deutsche Bank AG