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Export Development Canada opens Stockholm representation to support Canadian exporters in Nordic markets
- Export Development Canada announced the establishment of a new representation in Stockholm to help Canadian companies build commercial opportunities in Sweden and the Nordic region.
- The new Stockholm office joins EDC’s existing European representations in the United Kingdom, Germany, Türkiye and France as part of its trade diversification strategy in Europe.
- Sweden is Canada’s seventh-largest trading partner in the European Union, with Canadian exports to Sweden driven largely by aerospace and manufacturing.
- Canadian exports to Sweden have more than doubled since 2021, with EDC supporting over 230 companies and facilitating $154 million in business in 2025.
- EDC’s partnership with Swedish telecommunications leader Ericsson, worth USD$3 billion and announced in 2025, supports Canadian-led innovation in 5G, quantum communications, Cloud RAN and AI-powered network management.
- From Stockholm, EDC will provide Canadian exporters with local market intelligence, connections to Swedish buyers and partners, and support growth opportunities across the Nordic countries, including Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway.
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Devanshee DaveMoonPay, a global crypto payments and stablecoin infrastructure company, is pursuing a strategic collaboration with Dunamu to develop digital asset-based financial infrastructure.
Devanshee DaveThe International Finance Corporation is exploring opportunities in Azerbaijan for desalination and wastewater treatment projects, where private-sector expertise and financing can complement public investment to address water scarcity constraints.
Devanshee DaveSouth Korea launched a 2 trillion won (approximately $1.4 billion) trade-finance programme with SK Hynix and four commercial banks to support semiconductor suppliers, with a signing ceremony held on 19th March at SK Hynix's semiconductor cluster in Yongin.
Devanshee DaveSeaspan Shipyards and the Business Development Bank of Canada signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to provide Canadian small and medium-sized businesses with clearer access to one of the country's largest defence supply chains.
Devanshee DaveAt the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting in Hong Kong, China called for stronger coordination on macroeconomic policies, accelerated cooperation on artificial intelligence, and improved openness and supply chain resilience.
Devanshee DaveVietnam signed a free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), comprising Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein, in Hanoi on Sunday.
Devanshee DaveThe Export-Import Bank of Korea announced plans to strengthen financing cooperation with the International Finance Corporation in critical mineral supply chains and advanced industries, including artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.
Devanshee DaveAfreximbank has proposed a USD 500 million trade finance package consisting of a 3.5-year USD 400 million Trade Finance Line of Credit and a 3-year USD 100 million Risk Participation Agreement with an option to extend for 6 months.
Devanshee DaveFinastra announced Finastra StandbyX at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas, a cloud-enabled solution designed to help US banks digitise and automate standby letter of credit processing.
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Empowering small businesses: WTO, IFC, and multilateral banks review supply chain finance progress
WTO, IFC and multilateral development banks review progress on the Supply Chain Finance Initiative and support for SMEs in emerging markets.
Devanshee DaveDr Priscilla Muthoora Thakoor, Governor of the Bank of Mauritius, gave opening remarks at a workshop on cross-border payments held in Port Louis on 15 July 2026.
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Trade Treasury Payments announces the winners of the inaugural Corporate Excellence Awards 2026
Trade Treasury Payments announces winners of inaugural Corporate Excellence Awards 2026, recognising excellence in trade, treasury and payments teams.
Scott SanchonFCI has appointed Betül Kurtuluş as Secretary General following her role as Deputy Secretary General from February and leading the Secretariat since March.
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Digital trade workshop kicks off in Nairobi, TTP live reporting
ICC and EBRD hold high level workshop on digital trade in Nairobi, Kenya, emphasising preparation and reliable data infrastructure.
Carter HoffmanThe Indonesian rupiah closed at IDR 17,978 per US dollar on 28th September 2026, trading near the psychological Rp. 18,000 threshold, having depreciated approximately 7.1% year-to-date from Rp. 16,694 at end-2025.
Devanshee DaveYuno, an AI-native commerce intelligence system, partnered with Cyclops to bring stablecoin payments and settlement capabilities to its financial institutions and merchants.
Devanshee DaveMizuho Bank and the International Finance Corporation announced a US$1 billion risk-sharing facility to expand access to supply chain finance for suppliers and distributors in Asia-Pacific markets.
Devanshee DaveBank of America announced the launch of Payments Insights, a new CashPro capability providing corporate and commercial clients with intelligence on payment efficiency, cross-border flows and working-capital performance.
Devanshee DaveFinastra announced the launch of Repair Recommendations at Sibos 2026 in Miami, an AI-powered capability within AI OperatorAssist designed to help banks resolve payment processing issues more efficiently.
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