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US threatens Iran’s trade partners as Treasury prepares toughest-ever...

The US has warned countries, banks and businesses supporting trade with Iran that they could face a new wave of economic penalties, as Treasury prepares what secretary Scott Bessent has described as the toughest sanctions Washington has imposed on Tehran....

#commodity finance#compliance#Iran

Switzerland uses sanctions anti-circumvention tool for first time as...

Switzerland is using its sanctions anti-circumvention mechanism for the first time, restricting exports of selected sensitive goods to the Kyrgyz…

#commodity finance#compliance#Kyrgyz Republic


Black Sea grain squeeze cuts Ukraine exports 75% as...

Wheat prices have risen towards three-year highs as attacks on Russian and Ukrainian export infrastructure choke Black Sea grain flows…

#agricultural finance#Black Sea#commodity finance


UAE suspends all Iran trade and financial transactions as...

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, cutting one…

#counterparty risk#financial transactions#Iran


Glencore agrees US$10m Vast loan with US$6m for working...

Glencore has agreed a US$10m term loan for Vast Resources, with US$6m allocated to group working capital and debt repayment…

#Aprelevka#commodity finance#Glencore


India Factoring opens GIFT City arm to push export...

India Factoring and Finance Solutions has established a wholly owned subsidiary at GIFT City as it looks to expand its…

#export factoring#GIFT City#IFSCA


Tracked Hormuz commodity traffic falls from 31 ships to...

Tracked commodity shipping through the Strait of Hormuz almost stopped over the weekend after fresh attacks on vessels, with only…

#commodity trade#Iran#Kpler


AfDB gives MCB up to 100% non-payment cover for...

The African Development Bank has brought Mauritius Commercial Bank into its Trade Finance Transaction Guarantee Instrument, offering up to 100%…

#African Development Bank#correspondent banking#Mauritius Commercial Bank


EU transaction ban hits 33 more Russian banks, tightening...

European Union transaction restrictions have taken effect against 33 additional Russian credit and financial institutions, further narrowing the banking channels…

#compliance#European Union#financial messaging


Panama Canal slot auctions average US$1.1m as drought deepens...

The cost of securing short-notice passage through the Panama Canal has surged as worsening drought collides with heavier demand from…

#commodity finance#El Niño#freight costs


Rhine drought pushes freight towards 15-year highs as Germany...

Germany has relaxed restrictions on Sunday lorry movements as record-low Rhine water levels push freight costs towards 15-year highs and…

#BASF#commodity finance#Daimler Truck


Deutsche becomes Europe’s first non-Chinese RMB clearing bank

Deutsche Bank has become the first non-Chinese bank in Europe authorised to act as a renminbi clearing bank, expanding the…

#China-Europe trade#CIPS#cross-border payments

China exports jump 23.9% as chip shipments hit record...

China's exports increased 23.9% year on year in dollar terms in July, driven by continued strength in technology and advanced…

#China#export finance#exports

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