As we approach the end of a truly turbulent year, the role of trade finance in enabling the proper functioning of global supply chains during a period of intense strain has become increasingly clear – although whether or not it has sufficiently risen to the challenge is still up for debate. Anecdotally, we’re hearing that ...
The UAE is facing growing international pressure over its attitude towards illicit financial activity. As details emerge of the trade-based money laundering risks at …
Swedish company Svenska Aerogel is a global producer of Quartzene, a non-flammable material used for insulation purposes in various sectors, from the building and …
Since 2015, the ICC Banking Commission Global Export Finance Committee has served as a globally representative body for banks active in export finance. GTR …
At GTR’s annual export finance roundtable, we (virtually) gathered leaders across the market to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the business, export credit …
The export finance market has faced challenges and changes amid the Covid-19 pandemic; deals have been delayed, restructurings have taken place, and bankers continue …
Governments around the world are promising to embrace green energy and withdraw support for fossil fuels to help curb global warming. But the lucrative …
Ratings agencies and regulators have long feared that supply chain finance (SCF) might not survive an economic downturn, not least if liquidity-starved banks start …
Covid-19 has transformed personal protective equipment (PPE) from a niche sector to one of the most sought-after commodities in the world. For garment, component …
Alper Kilic, global head of project and export finance, and Faruq Muhammad, global head of structured export finance at Standard Chartered, give their views …
Allegations related to environmental and social issues in Halcyon Agri’s Cameroon rubber plantations attracted unwelcome headlines until they were addressed through its Corrie MacColl …
The Covid-19 pandemic is prompting African authorities and organisations to fast-track the digitisation of trade processes – a trend that will yield long-term benefits …