Tradetech

Get your import & export processes right by understanding the key elements of Incoterms, Ex Works (EXW), common mistakes & best practices.

In this episode of Trade Finance Talks, TFG’s Deepesh Patel, spoke with Dominic Broom, Senior Vice President of Working Capital Technology at Arqit, exploring the imperative of striking a balance between the advantages of digital transformation and safeguarding critical data.

Abu Dhabi, UAE – February 27, 2024 – The inaugural TradeTech Forum, hosted by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the UAE Ministry of Economy, and the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), will convene a global gathering of leaders and experts to explore the transformative power of trade technologies and pave the way for a more efficient, inclusive, and sustainable global trade environment.

40% of Britons want to exercise more in 2024, according to Forbes. For many, this means going to the gym, which has almost as many acronyms as trade and supply chain finance.

Sustainability is one of the most used terms in the trade finance industry in 2023. While everyone knows what it means, and most know what the challenges are behind implementing sustainable actions, there is a clear issue with implementing tangible solutions.

As we bid farewell to 2023, it’s time to reflect on the dynamic landscape of global trade and finance. At Trade Finance Global (TFG), the past year has been marked… read more →

To start off the year 2024, we wanted to set out the top seven trade trends we’ll be watching through the coming year.

Buy-now-pay-later solutions will turbocharge growth in B2B e-commerce, combining trade credit insurance with a seamless digital purchasing experience.

Trade credit insurance (TCI) and surety play a vital role in the global economy, yet they are often overlooked. These instruments provide a safety net that allows businesses to navigate unpredictable financial landscapes more confidently, ensuring that their cash flow remains stable and contractual obligations are met. 

Today, Enigio AB accounced that its digital original documents solution, trace:original, is now accessible on Temenos Exchange. This integration allows banks and corporates to transition to a completely paperless operation for all their trade documents.

As Contour, the last-standing global trade finance project built on DLT moves to its next stage, we should be honest about what this speed bump means for trade, trade finance, and blockchain. 

In a collaborative effort with BNY Mellon, Deutsche Bank, and four electronic Bills of Lading (eBL) platforms, Swift has successfully trialled an interoperability solution.

Global trade has shown remarkable robustness in the past few years, even under progressively difficult operational circumstances. While there’s a gradual downturn underway, there are still promising factors. 

British investment managers have received approval to develop tokenised funds, a process where assets are divided into smaller tokens supported by blockchain technology, as stated by the industry’s trade body… read more →

Europe remains one of the most important continents for African trade, but recent years have seen a decline relative to other regions, with a notable uptick in flows from China and MEA regions.