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BAFT SVP Trade Craig Weeks

🧩 In Singapore, we asked trade leaders for their #CTA to the community this week.

In this second double take, we heard from Craig Weeks, SVP Trade at BAFT (Bankers Association for Finance and Trade). It’s time to act on trade digitisation. Now.

Key Points

  • Digitisation in trade finance has progressed, but the sector is now at a point where key decisions cannot be delayed
  • The focus needs to shift from high level strategy to practical steps that deliver real outcomes
  • Progress will only happen through genuine collaboration between banks, clients and fintech partners
  • There is a clear opportunity right now, and hesitation could slow the momentum that has already been built

Key Takeaways

  • To move trade digitisation forward, the industry needs to work together and turn intent into action without delay.