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UniCredit and ICICI Bank sign MoU to support cross-border business between Europe and India
- UniCredit and ICICI Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support cross-border business opportunities between Europe and India, establishing a framework for collaboration.
- The partnership will provide multinational corporations with banking services including corporate and retail banking, foreign exchange, working capital, trade finance and supply chain finance across both regions.
- The EU is India’s leading foreign investor with approximately €133 billion in foreign direct investment stock and over 6,000 European companies operating in the country.
- In 2025, the EU was India’s third-largest trading partner, with trade in goods exceeding €118 billion and services surpassing €67 billion.
- The partnership aims to support European companies establishing operations in India, particularly in manufacturing, services and Global Capability Centres.
- Trade between Italy and India reached approximately €15 billion in 2025, whilst German trade with India exceeded €46 billion in goods and services, highlighting the significance of the Europe-India corridor.
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UniCredit and ICICI Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support cross-border business opportunities between Europe and India, establishing a framework for collaboration.
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Standard Chartered launches Tokenised Deposits solution in Hong Kong as first market in global network
Standard Chartered launches Tokenised Deposits solution in Hong Kong, the first market in its global network to offer it to corporate clients.
Devanshee DaveThe US naval blockade and sweeping sanctions have severely impacted Iran's economy, sending inflation to 90% and halting oil loadings since late August, according to a new Treasury Department report obtained by Axios.
Devanshee DaveSilver fell below $50 per ounce despite no change in its supply and demand fundamentals, with a sixth consecutive supply shortfall still forecast for 2026.
Devanshee DaveTrade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) is an RBI-regulated electronic platform that enables MSMEs to obtain early payment against invoices raised on corporates, government departments and public-sector enterprises through competitive bidding by multiple financiers.
Devanshee DaveChina expressed willingness to import more high-quality German products during German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's visit on Friday, as both countries seek to strengthen trade ties amid rising protectionism between Europe and Beijing.
Devanshee DaveTriState Capital Bank introduced a national treasury management offering tailored for private credit and asset-based lending lenders, as well as specialty finance companies.
Devanshee DaveRipple and Coinbase announced a partnership to bring Ripple USD (RLUSD) to Coinbase, enabling retail and institutional clients to trade and manage the stablecoin through Coinbase Prime, Coinbase Exchange and the Coinbase Retail app.
Devanshee DaveMercantile Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany-based Tradewind GmbH to enhance trade finance options for export and import customers.
Devanshee DaveCanada and the United Arab Emirates signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on Tuesday aimed at reducing trade barriers, expanding market access and encouraging investment between the two countries.
Devanshee DaveIndian banks face rising costs for hedging dollar interest payments on foreign currency non-resident bank (FCNR(B)) deposits following new Reserve Bank of India regulations under the Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve (FERR) framework.
Devanshee DaveMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has launched Virtual Account Management (VAM), a digital liquidity solution designed to help clients simplify cash management, improve cash visibility, and streamline treasury operations.
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IFC and Citibank launch $2 billion trade finance facility to expand access for businesses in emerging markets
IFC and Citi launch a $2 billion trade finance facility to expand access to financing for corporate and SME businesses across emerging markets.
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UK trade finance provider Zvilo launches South African operations targeting R2bn in SME working capital
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Ripple and BNY expand Strategic collaboration to advance institutional digital asset custody and tokenised trade finance
Ripple and BNY expand their strategic collaboration on institutional digital asset custody and tokenised trade finance, with XRP and RLUSD support added.
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Jiko brings 24/7 liquid T-bill access to BlackRock Cachematrix platform
Jiko partners with BlackRock Cachematrix to give 7,000 institutional investors access to its 24/7 liquid Treasury bill offering for cash management.
Devanshee DaveAfrica Finance Corporation announced a US$1 billion Unfunded Managed Debt Mobilisation Programme with Munich Re, providing committed risk-sharing support for AFC's trade finance lending to African financial institutions.
Devanshee DaveEtihad Credit Insurance, in collaboration with Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, has signed an agreement to renew and expand support for Trafigura's procurement of UAE-origin commodities.
Devanshee DaveRegions Bank announced the launch of a treasury management solution with Clip Money and NCR Atleos that enables businesses to deposit cash through more than 8,100 Clip Money locations across the United States.
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