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Standard Chartered and Circle launch bank-led USDC access for institutions

Standard Chartered has launched an institutional capability giving eligible clients access to USDC minting and redemption through a single bank-led…


UK biodiesel duties on Indonesian imports to remain for five…

The UK government has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommendation to keep duties on biodiesel imports from Indonesia in place…


Late payment ‘hidden hours’ show receivables pressure beyond cash flow

Late payment is creating a hidden operational burden for UK small businesses, with owners spending an average of 86 hours…


UK opens anti-dumping probe into US polyethylene imports

The UK Trade Remedies Authority has opened an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Linear Low-Density polyethylene from the United States,…


WFY’26: When due diligence is not enough

Lessons from Greensill, First Brands, and HPS/Carriox Recent failures at Greensill Capital, First Brands, and HPS/Carriox have exposed fundamental weaknesses…


CODIX and LoanWatch target US ABL modernisation with borrowing base…

CODIX has partnered with LoanWatch to integrate borrowing base intelligence into its iMX loan management platform, targeting asset-based lenders in…


UK steel import rules tighten as new 50% above-quota tariff…

The UK’s new steel trade measure has taken effect, cutting tariff-free import quotas and introducing a 50% tariff on above-quota…


eCapital UK appoints Mark Finn to lead regional invoice finance…

eCapital UK has appointed Mark Finn as group managing director as the invoice finance and asset-based lending provider looks to…


BanBif taps Finastra to modernise trade finance operations in Peru

Peru-based Banco Interamericano de Finanzas has selected Finastra’s Trade Innovation and Corporate Channels platforms to modernise its foreign trade operations…


Finverity hires former ING supply chain finance chief to drive…

Finverity has appointed former ING Global Head of Supply Chain Finance Oliver Petersen as Chief Commercial Officer, strengthening its senior…


Lloyds: UK firms with international outlook remain more confident despite…

UK business confidence fell in June, but companies with an international outlook remained more optimistic than domestically focused firms, according…


Halfway through 2026, is the UN’s global trade warning proving…

When the United Nations published its World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report in January, its message was cautious rather…


CPTPP parties begin accession talks with Philippines, Indonesia and UAE

Parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership have agreed to begin preparatory discussions with the Philippines, Indonesia…


UKEF launches £50bn defence export fund in largest expansion of…

UK Export Finance has launched a new £50bn Defence Export Fund, creating the largest expansion of financial support in the…


WFY’26: GIFT City IFSC – a new frontier for trade…

As global trade continues to evolve, financial centres that combine innovation, regulatory efficiency, and international connectivity are becoming increasingly important.…


EBRD Ukraine package unlocks new bank lending for MSMEs and…

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has signed new agreements in Ukraine that are expected to enable €845m in…


Maldives Premier Bank selects Finastra for international payments connectivity

Maldives Premier Bank has selected Finastra’s Financial Messaging API to support a digital-first approach to international banking and strengthen its…


What IFC and Santander’s supply chain finance deal could mean…

The World Bank Group’s private-sector arm, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Banco Santander launched a supply chain finance risk-sharing…


Italian supply chain finance turnover rises as factoring market expands

Supply chain finance turnover in Italy rose by nearly 6% in the first five months of 2026, reinforcing the product’s…


ADB report says AI could cut Asia-Pacific trade document friction

Artificial intelligence could help reduce trade facilitation costs across Asia and the Pacific by improving compliance, document processing and risk…


EU clears Romania development bank support to boost SME finance

The European Commission has approved state aid measures for Romania’s national investment and development bank, Banca de Investiții și Dezvoltare,…


EU releases first €3.2bn Ukraine loan tranche as reconstruction finance…

The European Union has disbursed the first €3.2bn tranche of its Ukraine Support Loan, opening a new phase in Europe’s…


RBI strengthens MSME receivables finance with new TReDS master directions

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new master directions for the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS), introducing reforms…


Italy factoring market grows as Assifact names new president

Italy’s factoring market continued to expand in 2026, with turnover rising in the first quarter and supply chain finance showing…


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