Trade banks today are faced with a whirlwind of new changes and challenges. From tariffs and trade wars to digitalisation and data migrations, it can be a difficult space to operate in.

“You are old, Father William,” the young man said,“And your hair has become very white;And yet you incessantly stand on your head—Do you think, at your age, it is right?”Lewis… read more →

The International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA) has launched a new template designed to bring greater clarity and standardisation to short-term trade loan transactions executed via SWIFT MT799 messages. In… read more →

The Master Trade Loan Agreement (MTLA) was designed by the Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) to be used for lending between financial institutions, specifically related to the financing or refinancing of trade transactions. 

HSBC has announced a partnership with TreviPay to expand financing options for business-to-business (B2B) eCommerce transactions. The collaboration aims to improve digital purchasing experiences by integrating trade credit and invoicing solutions directly into online sales channels.

HSBC has launched a cash concentration solution for its corporate clients to manage their in-country liquidity seven days a week.

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.