The economic and social benefits of gender-inclusive trade are clear – yet financing and trade gender gaps remain pervasive and stubborn … Read More
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We delve into key topics shaping trade including digitization, compliance, emerging markets and more.

Interview: ‘Digital solutions and cloud are vital in transforming trade’
Many organizations are still reluctant to digitize their paper-based processes, despite the plethora of technologies available to them … Read More

‘Smart’ data sharing is the only way to stop trade-based financial crime
The value of trade data is immense. But in its current disparate form, islands of data have left large gaps in our understanding of trade … Read More

Policy must keep pace with TradeTech “urgently” or risk unequal growth
Smaller businesses typically do not measure their ESG impact, yet they account for a large chunk of global business emissions … Read More

Supporting smaller businesses in trade to drive the ESG agenda
Smaller businesses typically do not measure their ESG impact, yet they account for a large chunk of global business emissions … Read More

How banks can avoid the intensifying sanctions crossfire in trade
As governments in the West ramp up economic measures against Russia, players in trade must make sure they avoid the sanctions crossfire … Read More

UAE on FATF ‘gray’ list shows action needed in trade compliance
As the regulatory crack down in trade intensifies, compliance and financial crime prevention need a swift overhaul … Read More

Steering shipping clear of financial crime risks with technology and alliances
Shipping is a core part of the global economy, but it, like much of trade, is hampered by inefficient processes and financial crime risks … Read More

Sustainable finance is gaining ground – but global trade needs more detail
Sustainable finance is fast gaining popularity, with incentives and investor pressure steering business towards a more inclusive future … Read More

With regulatory scrutiny intensifying, trade-based money laundering checks must evolve
As warnings ramp up and banks are handed hefty fines for flouting anti-money laundering rules, compliance teams in trade need to evolve … Read More