Many African economies face persistent shortages of foreign exchange (FX), particularly U.S. dollars, which can impair their ability to fund imports, pay off debt and maintain stable macroeconomic ...

Trade finance reduces payment and delivery risks in international transactions. Letters of credit are key tools in trade finance, ensuring payment upon delivery. Effective trade finance is vital for ...

Global demand for trade finance is expected to rise as companies diversify markets, deepen intra-regional trade, and ...

This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. The 2025 FIS Supply Chain Finance (formerly Demica) Benchmark Report ...

Project CargoX aims to digitalise Hong Kong's trade finance, expand SME lending and strengthen connectivity with mainland ...

Trade finance is on the rise. Despite ongoing geopolitical frictions and tariff uncertainty, banks worldwide are reporting rising volumes, stronger client demand and an appetite to expand ...