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India’s Russian oil re-exports seen as sanctions weak link

Campaigners have criticised a sanctions “loophole” that allows western countries to import fuel refined in India but that originated in Russia, warning of potential …

Global / 03-05-23 / by John Basquill

Vessel ownership information a major indicator of illicit trade risk, report finds

Nearly three-quarters of vessels active in international trade that do not list their ownership information are likely to have potential ties to illicit activity, …

Global / 26-04-23 / by John Basquill

Accelerated Payments expands into inventory finance with new subsidiary

Dublin-headquartered invoice finance provider Accelerated Payments is extending its reach further along the working capital cycle with the launch of a new inventory finance …

Global / 26-04-23 / by Eleanor Wragg

Analysis: Trade finance appetite holds firm despite turbulent times

Challenging macroeconomic conditions are driving demand for trade finance, while simultaneously exposing financiers to a higher level of risk and complexity. However, so far, …

Global / 26-04-23 / by Eleanor Wragg

Lessons learned from industry on the bumpy road to trade digitisation

Despite an overwhelmingly clear business case, bringing the cumbersome, paper-based trade system into the digital age is proving to be a more difficult task …

Global / 19-04-23 / by Eleanor Wragg

Global political risk losses jump in frequency, WTW finds

Companies worldwide are becoming increasingly concerned about political risk as international conflict and deglobalisation have a growing influence on business, a report published by …

Global / 19-04-23 / by Jenny Messenger

Standard Chartered and IFC sign US$700mn deal to boost global trade finance

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has agreed a US$700mn deal with Standard Chartered that is expected to support trade volumes worth US$6.4bn over three …

Global / 18-04-23 / by Jenny Messenger

Insolvencies set to surge in 2023 as post-pandemic adjustment continues

Businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to stay afloat amid the lingering effects of the pandemic and new economic challenges, according to the latest …

Global / 12-04-23 / by Eleanor Wragg

TradeFlow Capital Management and ICC throw lifeline to SME commodity traders

TradeFlow Capital Management and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) are launching a new fund to improve access to trade finance for small and …

Global / 12-04-23 / by Eleanor Wragg

Industry leaders welcome UK’s CPTPP trade deal

The UK last week announced an agreement in principle to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a move largely supported …

Global / 05-04-23 / by Jenny Messenger