At the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) 2025 Annual Meeting and Business Forum in London, Trade Treasury Payments (TTP) spoke with Francis Malige, Managing Director and Head of… read more →

Standard Chartered, a bank, and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, have announced a $100 million trade finance facility aimed at addressing capital constraints facing businesses in… read more →

Under US President Donald Trump’s administration, critical minerals have become tools of transactional diplomacy, with bilateral deals tied to security, access, and political alignment, exemplified by proposed agreements with Ukraine… read more →

Afreximbank has launched a $1 billion Africa Film Fund, marking one of the continent’s most significant commitments to date in supporting its film and television industry. Announced at the Creative… read more →

In an effort to reduce Africa’s reliance on imported refined fuel from outside the continent, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched a $3 billion revolving trade finance programme to support intra-African and Caribbean oil transactions.

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced the launch of a specialised training programme aimed at enabling African businesses to capitalise on opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has reported its strongest financial performance to date, with 2024 net income rising 29% year-on-year to $973.5 million.  Total income reached $3.3 billion, up 23%,… read more →

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) has approved €26 million in trade financing to bolster Burkina Faso’s cotton sector.