Posts Tagged ‘Globalisation’

Hear from Absa about the impact of the global trade finance gap and how it relates to the originate-to-distribute model.

Alex Gray, Director of Trade and Transaction Banking at the London Institute of Banking & Finance, outlines why the drive for net zero will change trade patterns, why technology could make those changes unpredictable, and how trade professionals can prepare.

Globalisation is not dead, contrary to recent claims. Nowhere is this more evident than in global trade, where high-growth trade corridors in Asia, Africa and the Middle East are set to outpace the global average by up to four percentage points.

The Ukraine conflict has replaced the pandemic as the leading strain on global trade. For the first time in 25 years, global trade in the coming decade will grow at… read more →

The shift to a more digital form of globalisation changes who is participating, how business is done across borders, and where the economic benefits are flowing. This creates a new paradigm where not only large corporates, but also retailers, SMEs, and individuals can use international payments, integrated commerce, or trade interfaces regularly.

SCHUMANN, a risk management advisor for trade credit and surety business, held its annual cross-industry and multinational online conference for decision-makers and executives around credit risk management, compliance, and digitalisation… read more →

Reflecting back on key themes from the ExCred International 2022 conference in London, it is clear that the uncertainty of globalisation, driven by geopolitics, is a hot topic in today’s world. 

TFG was delighted to partner with BAFT for their 2022 Global Annual Meeting in Washington.

Throughout the three day event, attendees heard from many experts discussing the current state of the industry, what they learned during the past few years, where the industry is headed, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

The World Economic Forum/Ipsos’s latest survey on globalisation has found that 1 in 2 is unsure about the benefits of globalisation. Public perception of globalization has declined over the past… read more →

The value of global trade today is around $40 trillion. Approximately 10% of this amount is commodity trade. Therefore being able to predict what is likely for the future of the trade industry to hold is essential for business growth and preparation. Some of the most influential factors on global trade today are

The world’s largest exporter, China is set to grow with its huge Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) over the next few years. TFG heard from Lantana Tech’s CEO, Derek Lee, on some of the challenges and opportunities within this market.

Globalisation is present everywhere. For example, oil is exported from Saudi Arabia onto Taiwan. Once in Taiwan, the oil is refined into ethylene – plastic pellets. They are then shipped… read more →

Donald Trump once referred to Kim Jon-un as the Little Rocket Man. And now he says he’s in love with him as he writes beautiful letters to Trump. When it comes… read more →

Globalisation is often talked about in general terms, treating it as one constant process. However, it is important to recognise that it has actually occurred in three distinct waves. Whilst… read more →

We spoke to Kati Suominen from TradeUp Capital Fund about Crowdfunding and Export finance, and how technology is allowing businesses to access finance to trade internationally. What are the main… read more →