Jiko, a San Francisco-headquartered technology platform and bank, has announced the launch of JikoNet, its settlement network that is designed to facilitate real-time transactions while minimising counterparty and liquidity risks.

3 February 2025 The European Commission is seeking approval to sign its first digital trade agreement with Singapore. If authorised by the Council, the agreement would promote cross-border digital commerce… read more →

The Bank of Korea (BOK) cited weakening consumer sentiment and external pressures, including trade uncertainty and global monetary trends, as key factors in its decision. Analysts widely expected the move, which brings the policy rate to its lowest level since mid-2022.

Sullivan & Worcester has advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on two supply chain finance (SCF) initiatives in Türkiye and Romania, to provide financial support for regional economic recovery.

The US Trade Representative (USTR) has unveiled a proposal to impose steep fees on Chinese-built and operated vessels calling at American ports, marking the latest escalation in trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. 

Canadian consumer confidence has taken a sharp hit, reaching its lowest level in more than a year as fears of a trade dispute with the United States weigh on sentiment.… read more →

Nacha, the governing body behind the ACH Network, has announced its board of directors for 2025, comprising executives from large and small banks and credit unions.  The board, which oversees… read more →

US President Donald Trump has said that the delayed US tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports will take effect next week, following the expiration of the month-long pause announced earlier… read more →

Ukraine’s economic future is facing a critical test as its privileged access to the European Union (EU) market is set to expire in June.  While Kyiv pushes for an extension… read more →