TFG Weekly Trade Briefing, 18th December 2023
Video | Educating regulators: The IFC factoring guide
By: Peter Mulroy & Qamar Saleem - The UNIDROIT’s Factoring Model Law, the FCI Legal Study, and the IFC - International Finance Corporation Knowledge Guide on Factoring Regulation and Supervision, reflects a collective endeavour meticulously designed to operate in harmony. Read more →
Allianz Trade : How BNPL is revolutionising B2B e-commerce?
By: ?zlem ?züner - Buy-now-pay-later solutions will turbocharge growth in B2B e-commerce, combining trade credit insurance with a seamless digital purchasing experience. Read more →
ICC, ITFA respond to Brussel’s proposed Late Payment Regulation
The European Union ’s proposed Late Payment Regulation (LPR), a revision of the Late Payment Directive (2011/7/EU), has sparked responses from the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the International Trade and Forfaiting Association ( ITFA ). Read more →
Navigating uncertainty: 5 key insights from Swiss Re’s credit and surety report
By: Carter Hoffman & Andreas Hillebrand - Trade credit insurance (TCI) and surety play a vital role in the global economy, yet they are often overlooked. These instruments provide a safety net that allows businesses to navigate unpredictable financial landscapes more confidently, ensuring that their cash flow remains stable and contractual obligations are met. Read more →
RELEASED: 2023 ITFA Annual Conference Abu Dhabi
At the 2023 ITFA Annual Conference in Abu Dhabi, Trade Finance Global (TFG) was able to speak to some of the top names in trade finance, learning about the latest trends and developments in the industry. Read more →
Enigio AB’s trace:original now available on Temenos Exchange
Enigio AB accounced that its digital original documents solution, trace:original, is now accessible on Temenos Exchange. This integration allows banks and corporates to transition to a completely paperless operation for all their trade documents. Read more →
Global Export Credit Agencies form “NZECA” at COP28 summit to support net-zero goals
Last Monday, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development ( UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) ) announced in its Global Trade Update a forecasted reduction in global trade by 5% this year compared to the previous year, expressing a generally negative outlook for 2024. Read more →
‘Tis the season: Deal on fossil fuel reduction signed at COP28
At the COP28 DUBAI , representatives from nearly 200 countries reached an agreement to start reducing the global consumption of fossil fuels. Read more →