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Global tariff turbulence costs SMEs thousands, prompting rethink of trading…

UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are being significantly impacted by the upending of the global trading environment, propelled…


Douglas Grant

Britain needs its SMEs more than ever, but funding crunch…

Amid global economic uncertainty, from geopolitical tensions to inflationary pressures, it’s easy to miss a quieter, yet equally critical crisis…


African Development Bank approves €25.5m trade finance facility for GMB

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a €25.5m trade finance facility for the Générale…


Santander Money Market fund reaches €2bn AuM

Santander Money Market Funds EUR VNAV, Santander Asset Management's debut money market fund in Europe, has topped €2.1bn in assets…


C2treds marks first year of business on TReDS, with MonetaGo…

C2treds has completed its inaugural year of operations on India’s Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS), marking a significant step in…


Affinity Exchange unveils strategic finance solutions for UK SMEs

In response to increasing demand from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Affinity Exchange has unveiled a pair of new business…


EXIM Thailand and SINOSURE deepen Thai-Chinese trade ties amid global…

On June 25, 2025, EXIM Thailand and China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (SINOSURE) jointly hosted a high-profile seminar at…


BAS Group acquires Zuvy to expand invoice finance in Nigeria

BAS Group, a Nigerian investment company with a keen interest in underpenetrated markets, has taken a significant strategic step by…


SFNet releases Q1 2025 Asset-Based Lending and Confidence Index

The Secured Finance Network (SFNet) recently released its Q1 2025 Asset-Based Lending Index and Lender Confidence Index, offering a snapshot…


EBRD provides first risk-sharing facility to Emirates NBD Egypt

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed a US$25m (€21.7m) risk-sharing facility with Emirates NBD Egypt to facilitate…


ECI announces AED 174m for SME growth in partnership with…

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company, recently celebrated the achievements of its flagship initiative, the 'Xport…


BBVA expands its SCF offering through a strategic alliance with…

BBVA CIB has entered into a strategic alliance with Olea, a digital platform specialised in international trade finance and risk…


martini.ai launches first free credit intelligence platform for corporate lending

In a move to tear down barriers in the fast-growing US$10tn corporate credit market —— martini.ai, a leader in AI-driven…


International Factoring Association announces new Board Members

The International Factoring Association (IFA) has announced six new members added to the IFA Advisory Board for a two-year term.…


SAP Taulia and PayMate partner

SAP Taulia, a global fintech leader of working capital solutions, has partnered with PayMate, a leading business payment solutions provider,…


British Business Bank: Average AI deals 40% larger than deals…

The average size of artificial intelligence (AI) deals was significantly higher than deals across the wider UK equity market in…


HSBC Amanah launches digital Islamic trade finance tool

HSBC Amanah has rolled out a new Syariah-compliant digital trade finance solution known as HSBC TradePay-i, designed to ease business…


Funding Circle secures £230m from Citi to expand SME financing

Funding Circle, the UK’s leading small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) finance platform, has secured a £230m credit facility from Citi,…


Mandula Moments: Risks and opportunities in an AI-driven world (Part…

In May 2025, I chaired a panel of international experts from the commercial banking, software, trade finance and supply chain…


Business stability improves as Atradius data reveals signs of recovery

Atradius, the UK’s second-largest trade credit insurer, reports a marginal 1 per cent year-on-year drop in payment defaults* across all…


Paragon Bank provides £31m to support over 200 UK SMEs

Paragon Bank has successfully delivered over £31m in funding to more than 200 SMEs through the British Business Bank’s Growth…


Beltone secures US$20m to drive sustainable finance in the region

Beltone Leasing and Factoring (Beltone), a wholly owned subsidiary of Beltone Holding, has secured US$20m in funding from two leading…


Ultimate Finance unveils updated brand identity

Asset based lender Ultimate Finance has announced the launch of its refreshed brand identity as a testament to their unwavering…


Finastra strengthens executive team with strategic hires

Finastra, a global leader in financial services software, today announced key additions to its executive team. These strategic hires bolster…


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