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Banks are becoming more cautious in how they deploy trade finance capital, as rising geopolitical risk and market volatility begin to reshape credit appetite. Recent developments across commodities, shipping and emerging markets are prompting lenders to reassess exposure, particularly in...
#banking risk#credit appetite#liquidity
A fresh spike in oil and gas prices is adding new strain to global trade and financing conditions, as geopolitical…
#energy shock#liquidity#oil prices
Allegations that up to $300m in trade finance loans were used to support military operations in Libya are raising serious…
#compliance#financial crime#Libya
Geopolitical tensions and regional disruption are continuing to reshape global trade flows, contributing to increased fragmentation in trade finance markets.…
#geopolitical risk#global trade#supply chains
The International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) has warned that evolving anti-money laundering (AML) requirements could place additional pressure on…
#AML#banks#compliance
The Central Bank of the UAE has launched a nationwide e-KYC platform, aimed at standardising customer onboarding across banks and…
#compliance#e-KYC#fintech
Ukraine has launched a €1.5 billion trade reinsurance mechanism aimed at restoring access to trade finance and supporting cross-border commerce…
#export credit agency#reinsurance#risk mitigation
Australia has overhauled its $1bn export support programme after failing to distribute any funding a year after launch, highlighting growing…
#Australia#export finance#government lending
Afreximbank is calling for new financing models to support Africa’s digital transformation, as policymakers and financial institutions step up efforts…
#Afreximbank#Africa#digital trade
Afreximbank has reported net income of $1.2bn, underlining its growing capacity to support trade finance and working capital across Africa.…
#Afreximbank#development finance#financial results
Private credit funds are accelerating their push into trade cycle finance, targeting opportunities across receivables, inventory and pre-shipment funding. The…
#ABL#alternative finance#private credit
Demand for pre-shipment finance is increasing as exporters face growing pressure to fund production and fulfil orders amid ongoing supply…
#export finance#pre-shipment finance#trade finance
Afreximbank has launched a US$10bn crisis response programme aimed at supporting trade flows and liquidity as geopolitical disruption continues to…
#Afreximbank#commodity finance#crisis funding