News
11 January 2017

How can the '$1.6trn' trade finance gap be filled?

Region:
Middle East & Africa, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe

There is, according to the Asian Development Bank, a $1.6 trillion trade finance gap - but what can be done? There are no easy answers but speciality finance lenders and cross-border small business trade platforms show promise.

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