TFG Morning Coffee Briefing, 13th November 2023

14 key trade documents and data elements for cross-border trade: Inside the ICC’s KTDDE report

The ICC DSI released their 2023 Key Trade Documents and Data Elements (KTDDE) report. The report outlines 14 key trade documents, going into depth on the definitions, purpose, and legal frameworks. Read more →

Video: Originate-to-distribute, the end of balance sheet lending?

Originally designed as a risk management tool among banks, trade asset distribution has now transformed into an indispensable means for capital and liquidity optimisation, inviting a broad spectrum of non-bank investors. Read more →

New report: ICC United Kingdom releases 2023 sustainability toolkit

Today, the International Chamber of Commerce ( ICC United Kingdom ) launched a Sustainability Toolkit, designed to guide businesses in embedding sustainable practices within their global value chains. Read more →

Looking to Beijing 2024: TFG’s 6 key takeaways from Sibos 2023

Trade Finance Global (TFG) was at the heart of these conversations, offering a unique and insightful perspective on the future of trade finance. After some time to reflect, here are our top takeaways from the jam-packed conference. Read more →

Video | The evolving landscape of global trade asset and risk distribution

At the ITFA conference in Abu Dhabi, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Khilola Turaeva , the Head of Trade Risk Distribution for GTS EMEA at Bank of America to speak about the world of global trade asset and risk distribution. Read more →

ITFA releases 2023 Addendum to the Digital Negotiable Instruments Handbook

The International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) has released an addendum to its Digital Negotiable Instruments (DNI) Handbook. Read more →

OPEC Fund announces $21m loan for Rwanda water project

The The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) announced a $21 million loan to support a sustainable water supply project in Rwanda. Read more →

Report: Despite sustainable pledges, only 4% of companies meet climate guidelines

A recent report has revealed that out of the 2,000 largest publicly traded companies, half have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by the middle of the century. Read more →