UK talks up Japan trade as Brexit looms
29-01-20 / by John Basquill
January 31 marks the UK’s official departure from the European Union, starting the timer on...Author's Archive
John joined GTR in 2020 as a senior reporter. He covers all areas of trade and trade finance, particularly commodities and supply chain. He also focuses on trade-related financial crime, including money laundering, sanctions evasion and fraud. He has previously been a reporter and editor at speciali ...
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UK investors take aim at African trade finance gap
22-01-20 / by John Basquill
CDC Group is expanding its trade finance offerings in Africa, lending US$100mn to South African...
EU anti-money laundering reforms: 3 changes for trade finance
22-01-20 / by John Basquill
January 2020 is a landmark month for European authorities’ efforts to combat financial crime. The...
Demica targets growing SCF market with North America expansion
22-01-20 / by John Basquill
London-headquartered fintech firm Demica is planning a significant expansion of its presence in North America...
US authorities eye transparency overhaul for supply chain finance
15-01-20 / by John Basquill
The US’ federal securities regulator is supporting calls for better disclosure standards around reverse factoring,...
Cross-border transactions face EU anti-money laundering overhaul
08-01-20 / by John Basquill
Incoming EU-level reforms to anti-money laundering laws are set to take legal effect on January...
Political tensions pile pressure on Europe-Iran trade vehicle
08-01-20 / by John Basquill
Escalating political tensions between the US and Iran are placing further pressure on European firms...
Akin Gump elects two new international trade partners
07-01-20 / by John Basquill
Law firm Akin Gump has elected two new partners – both internal promotions – to...
Stenn creates global partnerships role with new hire
06-01-20 / by John Basquill
Non-bank trade finance provider Stenn International has appointed Erik Timmermans as its global partnerships director...