Region - Global
SME confidence increases despite uncertainties
SMEs across the globe, especially in Turkey, North America and the Middle East, are showing increasing confidence, demonstrating signs of recovery in the first half of 2010.
Berne Union remains upbeat on credit insurance
The Berne Union closed its semi-annual meeting in Helsinki, Finland on a tone of cautious optimism for global trade and investment.
Baft hires new VP
Payments expert Joseph Pawelczyk has joined Baft-IFSA as vice-president.
Sovereign debt crisis to boost SCF appeal
For many European corporates and their suppliers, the recent sovereign debt crisis has strengthened the need for supply chain finance and receivables financing. Liz Salecka investigates.
Risk appetite returns
Activity in the fortfaiting secondary market is increasing as confidence returns and more banks look to sell on risks, writes Shannon Manders.
Export finance - a vital pillar for trade
Global heads of export finance argue that ECA-backed export finance will remain an important financing tool given the persistent market volatility.
Industry reflects on tarnished reputation
UK-based trade credit underwriters and brokers gather to debate how the industry can improve its image and performance, having faced criticism over cutting cover limits.
Back to the source - the new ABN Amro
After almost three years of mergers, break ups and government bailouts, Fortis Bank Nederland and ABN Amro have combined to produce a Dutch bank set to be a powerful force in trade finance, writes Michael Turner.
JP Morgan's trade team targets growth
Fresh from hiring over 40 people to his team, Dani Cotti, global trade executive at JP Morgan, tells GTR how trade finance fits into the bank's broader growth strategy.
Wells Fargo merger bolsters capabilities
With the US middle market struggling to access trade credit from international banks, Wells Fargo Bank is ready to provide this additional liquidiy. Shannon Manders reports.
Are banks still holding back?
Banks face new obstacles preventing them from lending trade finance, writes Rebecca Spong.
Swift set to acquire new platform
Swift has announced that it plans to acquire the assets of US-based SunGuard’s high-volume financial messaging platform.
New report reveals drastic drop in TF
Data analyst Dealogic has revealed a drastic drop in global trade finance volume in its H1 results.
ICC chooses new chairman
The world council of the International Chamber of Commerce has chosen Rajat Gupta as the organisation’s new chairman.
Transatlantic merger creates SNR Denton
Denton Wilde Sapte and Sonnenschein Nath and Rosenthal will complete a transatlantic merger to create SNR Denton.

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