GTR eNews: December 2nd
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Export credit agencies exposed to US$668mn of Northvolt risk
Export credit agencies from France, Germany and Japan have US$668mn of exposure to Swedish battery maker Northvolt, which filed for bankruptcy protection in the US last week.
‘The finance Cop’ delivers fragile climate pledge, but leaves questions unanswered
Cop29 ended last week with a contentious pledge by wealthy countries to increase climate finance, which has been labelled as insufficient by developing states.
UK warns of “fabricated” certificates of origin for Russian oil
The UK’s financial sanctions enforcement body has urged companies and banks involved in oil trading to scrutinise shipping documents, warning of attempts to evade the Russian oil price cap.
Exclusive: ITFA’s Washington Declaration links trade finance gap to sustainability goals
ITFA has issued the Washington Declaration, a call to action urging the United Nations to formally recognise the global trade finance gap as a critical barrier to achieving the SDGs.
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Factoring: The global landscape
GTR speaks to FCI secretary general Neal Harm about why factoring growth has settled from highs in 2021 and 2022, and the hopes for factoring expansion in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Multimedia
2024 has been a dynamic year for trade, characterised by technological innovation, geopolitical and economic shifts, and regulatory change. Charley Zhang, Head of Trade & Working Capital APAC at JP Morgan, looks ahead to what next year could bring for financial institutions and corporates involved in trade.
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GTR Ventures invests in UK-based digital trade solutions provider
UK-headquartered Havona Technology has raised ￡800,000 in its seed funding round, with GTR Ventures leading the investment.?
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