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4Syte secures GB Bank facility to expand UK invoice finance…

4Syte has secured a new funding facility from GB Bank to expand its invoice finance support for UK SMEs, strengthening…


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Prime Bank secures $30m OPEC Fund loan to boost Bangladesh…

Prime Bank has signed a $30 million term loan agreement with the OPEC Fund to strengthen trade finance support for…


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IFC and Standard Chartered launch $300m facility to boost African…

IFC and Standard Chartered have launched a $300 million risk-sharing facility to expand supply chain finance across Africa, in one…


EU faces pressure to rethink trade finance rules as banks…

European banks and industry bodies are increasing pressure on regulators to rethink how trade finance is treated under existing frameworks,…


Trade finance outlook weakens as inflation-driven growth masks underlying slowdown

Global trade is showing signs of resilience on the surface, but a closer look suggests underlying weakness is beginning to…


Banks tighten trade finance exposure as risk appetite shifts

Banks are becoming more cautious in how they deploy trade finance capital, as rising geopolitical risk and market volatility begin…


Energy shock deepens as oil surge fuels trade disruption and…

A fresh spike in oil and gas prices is adding new strain to global trade and financing conditions, as geopolitical…


AI moves into trade finance as banks test automation in…

Artificial intelligence is starting to move from theory into execution in trade finance, as banks experiment with automating some of…


US tariff refunds open as businesses weigh impact on cashflow…

US companies affected by previous tariff measures are now able to begin reclaiming payments, following a legal ruling that could…


UAE trade finance loans linked to alleged $300m Libya conflict…

Allegations that up to $300m in trade finance loans were used to support military operations in Libya are raising serious…


Private capital expands further into SME and working capital finance…

Private capital is continuing to expand its role in SME and working capital finance, as non-bank lenders and alternative investors…


Trade finance fragmentation grows as geopolitical risk reshapes global flows

Geopolitical tensions and regional disruption are continuing to reshape global trade flows, contributing to increased fragmentation in trade finance markets.…


Steve Box Reveals Untold Stories of Humility, Leadership and Industry Transformation

Steve Box, one of asset-based finance’s most recognisable and respected senior executives has published his autobiography, The Humble Factor. The Humble Factor is a powerful and deeply personal autobiography. From the council flats…


ABL demand rises as SMEs shift toward structured, multi-product finance

Demand for asset-based lending (ABL) is rising as SMEs increasingly explore structured financing solutions to manage cashflow and support longer-term…


Tokenised settlement gains momentum as firms target payments inefficiencies

Interest in tokenised financial infrastructure is continuing to build as market participants explore ways to address inefficiencies in global payments…


SME lenders accelerate digital lending as API integrations reshape funding…

SME lending platforms are accelerating the shift toward API-driven lending models, as brokers and fintechs increasingly integrate directly with funding…


Scottish SMEs write off bad debt as late payments tighten…

Scottish SMEs are facing mounting cashflow pressure, with new data from Bibby Financial Services showing that 39% of businesses have…


Mercuria warns Hormuz disruption could trigger legal disputes across trade

Commodity trader Mercuria has warned that disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could escalate beyond supply chain delays into legal…


ITFA warns AML rules could increase pressure on trade finance…

The International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) has warned that evolving anti-money laundering (AML) requirements could place additional pressure on…


Lovey integrates Funding Circle API to accelerate SME lending decisions

Lovey has integrated Funding Circle’s lending API into its platform, in a move aimed at reducing friction in SME finance…


J.P. Morgan launches unified working capital platform spanning receivables and…

J.P. Morgan has launched its Working Capital Accelerator, a unified digital platform designed to streamline access to receivables finance, supply…


Marsh books $425m Greensill charge as trade credit insurance risks…

Marsh has recorded a $425 million charge linked to ongoing litigation stemming from the collapse of Greensill Capital, bringing renewed…


UAE launches national e-KYC platform to accelerate trade and finance…

The Central Bank of the UAE has launched a nationwide e-KYC platform, aimed at standardising customer onboarding across banks and…


Speedinvest launches MEA fund backed by Mubadala, QIA and EIB…

Speedinvest has launched its first dedicated Middle East and Africa (MEA) fund, backed by Mubadala Investment Company, Qatar Investment Authority…


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