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Gunvor closes US$1.37bn Asian revolver as commodity finance demand...

Gunvor Singapore has closed a US$1.366bn sustainability-linked syndicated revolving credit facility, marking the trader’s largest Asian revolving credit facility to date. The 364-day facility was significantly oversubscribed after being launched at US$800mn and is guaranteed by Gunvor Group. It will...

#commodity finance#Gunvor#revolving credit facility

Allianz Trade cuts global growth forecast as tariff uncertainty...

Allianz Trade has lowered its global economic growth forecast, warning that persistent tariff uncertainty and rising trade barriers are creating…

#Allianz Trade#global trade#risk


UK and New Zealand trade reaches record £4bn under...

UK and New Zealand goods and services trade reached a record £4bn in 2025, as businesses continued to make strong…

#digital trade#exporters#Free Trade Agreement


UK trade deficit widens as import costs outpace export...

The UK’s trade deficit widened sharply in the three months to April 2026, as rising imports outpaced export growth and…

#exports#imports#supply chains


WTO warns trade slowdown emerging despite AI-driven growth expectations

Warning signs of a slowdown in global trade are beginning to emerge despite growing optimism around artificial intelligence and productivity…

#global trade#supply chains#trade finance


WaveBL and TradeWaltz connect digital trade networks to expand...

WaveBL and TradeWaltz have signed an integration agreement aimed at expanding digital trade finance connectivity into Japan, linking two major…

#digital trade#eBL#Japan


UK SMEs warn Iran war could push exporters towards...

UK SMEs trading internationally are warning of severe financial pressure as disruption linked to the Iran war drives up logistics,…

#FX risk#Iran war#sme finance


ICC and FCI move to close factoring data gap...

The ICC Trade Register and FCI have announced a cooperation agreement to improve the availability and quality of international factoring…

#factoring#FCI#ICC


Santander names Europe head for trade and working capital...

Santander CIB has appointed Juan Suárez Romero as head of trade and working capital origination for Europe, strengthening leadership across…

#Europe#Santander#trade finance


Africa Specialty Risks investment signals growth in political risk...

Vitruvian Partners has agreed to make a strategic investment in Africa Specialty Risks, the developing markets-focused reinsurance group, in a…

#Africa#Africa Specialty Risks#political risk insurance


New York digital bill law gives trade instruments fresh...

New York’s adoption of legal reforms recognising digital bills of exchange has taken effect, giving electronic trade instruments stronger legal…

#bills of exchange#digital trade#electronic trade documents


Convex Lloyd’s syndicate adds fresh capacity for political risk...

Specialty re/insurer Convex Group has received approval to launch a Lloyd’s syndicate with a portfolio that includes political risk and…

#Convex#CPRI#Lloyds

FCA warns firms to strengthen sanctions compliance controls

The Financial Conduct Authority has warned financial institutions that sanctions compliance remains an area of significant supervisory focus, as geopolitical…

#compliance#FCA#risk management

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