Trade finance is on the rise. Despite ongoing geopolitical frictions and tariff uncertainty, banks worldwide are reporting rising volumes, stronger client demand and an appetite to expand ...

Global Finance has named the 26th annual World’s Best Trade Finance Providers in 14 global categories, eight regions, nearly ...

Trade finance shortages remain a significant barrier for African businesses, particularly SMEs that struggle to access ...

BBVA has led a $30 million funding round in Olea, the digital platform specialized in supply chain finance solutions.

Many African economies face persistent shortages of foreign exchange (FX), particularly U.S. dollars, which can impair their ability to fund imports, pay off debt and maintain stable macroeconomic ...

TRADE FINANCE BANKS face multiple challenges. The intense focus of global trade on emerging markets is requiring some banks to devise new business models. Meanwhile, the entire banking industry is ...

Africa’s quest to trade with itself has never been more urgent. With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) gaining momentum, governments are ...

AI brings innovation and greater accuracy to corporate and investment banking. Artificial intelligence, GenAI, and large ...

A widening trade finance gap is preventing ASEAN’s small and medium-sized enterprises from fully participating in regional and global markets. Traditional banks remain cautious, leaving many firms ...

Equity Bank Kenya is in advanced stages of securing a Sh7.7 billion ($60 million) trade finance guarantee facility from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support its facilitation of small ...

AfDB Director General for East Africa Alex Mubiru said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to aligning economic ...

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC was named Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at the Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards 2025, in recognition of the Bank’s strong performance and continued ...