GTR eNews: October 21st
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Top stories
US puts banks in crosshairs of export control regime
US authorities have signalled they will take enforcement action against banks that violate the country’s far-reaching export control regulations.
ECAs prepare to lock horns over fossil fuel financing
Ahead of talks within the OECD Arrangement, climate groups are pressuring the US, Korea and Japan to agree to a comprehensive proposal that would halt billions of dollars in fossil fuel financing.
US government targets overseas traders in Iran sanctions-busting network
US authorities have imposed sanctions on a UAE commodity trader accused of facilitating shipments of Iranian crude using falsified cargo documents, part of a wider crackdown.
Friendshoring on the rise, WTO says
The US-China trade war is increasingly dividing the world into two camps, leading allies to prioritise trade between themselves over unfriendly nations, a WTO working paper suggests.
Feature of the week
Corporate Q&A: “Africa needs homegrown logistics solutions”
Africa Improved Foods is a manufacturer of cereal-based products for the Rwandan government and humanitarian organisations. GTR speaks to the firm’s CEO about its financing strategy.
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Turning risk into opportunity
Factoring risk has always been an integral part of any investor’s decisions. Today, navigating through volatility and uncertainty is part of every business environment, says Manuel Moses, CEO of ATIDI.
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