In a decisive move, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have endorsed new regulations aimed at addressing the pervasive issue of late payments, significantly affecting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) across the European Union.

Standard Chartered announces successful financing for Hanseatic Energy Hub, a strategic LNG terminal in Germany.

Trade Finance Global is delighted to announce the launch of our Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments 2024 digital campaign, in honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024.

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 →

At the 2023 ITFA Annual Conference in Abu Dhabi, Trade Finance Global (TFG) was able to speak to some of the top names in trade finance, learning about the latest trends and developments in the industry.

Trade Finance Global (TFG) is thrilled to announce our upcoming digital campaign, Women in Trade, Treasury & Payments 2024, in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. This global day commemorates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

In a recent episode of the CII podcasts, Mark Abrams, MD, and Global Head of Trade & Receivables Finance at Trade Finance Global (TFG), engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with Jayant Sriram, an ex-journalist. The episode discusses crucial aspects of international trade and finance, shedding light on challenges and innovative solutions shaping the industry.

In the vibrant setting of FCI’s 55th annual meeting in Marrakesh, Deepesh Patel, editor at Trade Finance Global, engages in a revealing conversation with Richard Wulff, the executive director at ICISA, shedding light on the intricacies of credit risk insurance and the current challenges faced by the industry.

Reporting live from the EBRD Trade Facilitation Programme Trade Finance Forum in Vienna, we bring you an exclusive interview with Tsolmon Bat-Erdene, Manager of FI and TF in the International Banking Department at Khan Bank, Mongolia. 

In a recent interview at the EBRD’s Trade Facilitation Program conference in Vienna, Deepesh Patel, the editor at Trade Finance Global, welcomed Abla Hussein, the Sector Head for Non-Bank Financial Institutions at the Commercial International Bank of Egypt (CIB).

Reporting live from the EBRD Trade Facilitation Programme Trade Finance Forum in Vienna, TFG sat down with Francis Malige, Managing Director, Financial Institutions at EBRD.

Join TFG’s Deepesh Patel and Ravesh Lala, IBM’s Head of Business Development for Hybrid Cloud Solutions, at Sibos in Toronto as they clarify the complexity of generative AI and its diverse applications in the trade industry. Ravesh starts with one of the foremost challenges confronting banks in trade and supply chain finance—digitalisation. He underscores the critical importance of transitioning from conventional paper-based procedures to a fully digital supply chain to enhance operational efficiency.

We hear insights from Deepesh Patel, Editor at Trade Finance Global, and Ben Ellis, the SVP Global Head of Visa B2B Connect, reporting from Sibos in Toronto. They highlight the core themes of Sibos: transparency, speed, and security.

At Sibos, the topic of trade digitalisation was buzzing with discussion. However, in order for the industry to make significant progress, it’s essential for all stakeholders to align their efforts. Pamela Mar, Managing Director of ICC Digital Standards Initiative (DSI), is at the forefront of addressing this issue.

In a recent conversation at Sibos, Toronto, TFG’s Deepesh Patel sat down with Steven Beck, Head of Trade and Supply Chain Finance at the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Together, they explore the reasons behind the staggering expansion of the trade finance gap, which has now reached a staggering $2.5 trillion.