Morocco hosts annual meeting of World Bank and IMF – Industry roundup: 10 October
by Graham Buck
Israel acts to support shekel; HSBC buys Citi China arm for US$3.6bn; Metro Bank rescued in £925m deal; India and Tanzania plan local currency trade
Trade Finance
Background
Trade finance helps to make international supply chains work smoothly and efficiently. Finance costs in the supply chain can be material. As a general principle, supply chains are most efficient when…
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Transnet’s woes unsettle South Africa’s businesses – Industry roundup: 26 September
by Graham Buck
Digital euro at least two years away; AIIB opens Abu Dhabi office; Telos supply chain initiative launches; Bank of Japan maintains caution
US rates outlook in focus at Jackson Hole Economic Symposium – Industry roundup: 24 August
by Graham Buck
Eurozone business activity dips; BRICS invites six new members to join; Credit card delinquencies warning; Risk-sharing facility to support Ukraine
Markets lower after Fitch downgrades US government debt – Industry roundup: 3 August
by Graham Buck
Argentina debt deal with PBOC; Bank of England hikes rate to 5.25%; ICE relaunches corporate bond product; UBS calls time on Crossfinder
China aims to boost private investment – Industry roundup: 25 July
by Graham Buck
JPMorgan's Chase arm to launch in EU; Nigeria adds NFC upgrade to eNaira; UPS resumes talks to avert strike; Algeria applies to BRICS
World Bank chief sees “window of opportunity” for India – Industry roundup: 20 July
by Graham Buck
UK and Turkey to update trade deal; Climate change 'may end 9-5 workday'; China's e-yuan gains traction; SG wins France's first full crypto licence
India and Indonesia plan cross-border payments link – Industry roundup: 18 July
by Graham Buck
Renault chief sounds supply chain alarm; Trade finance robust as growth slows; Trans Pacific trade members view expansion; More Europeans turn to BNPL
Sustainability and climate reporting standards published – Industry roundup: 27 June
by Graham Buck
Don't underestimate inflation says IMF; US$6.3 billion bid for semiconductor firm; Bundesbank denies bailout report; HSBC HK moves into crypto
EU bank plans debut ‘debt-for-nature’ swap – Industry roundup: 22 June
by Graham Buck
Powell indicates Fed plans more rate hikes; Bank hikes UK rates to 5%; Yuan heads lower against the dollar; India to raise US$244m for infrastructure
China moves to stimulate economy – Industry roundup: 13 June
by Graham Buck
Cheaper money in prospect for UK firms; India and UAE agree trade deal; ANZ aims to expand in India; China plans supply chain expo
Market has one month left to end of Libor – Industry roundup: 1 June
by Graham Buck
Accord on raising US debt ceiling; Emerging Asia "will be economic powerhouse"; WE Soda's planned IPO boosts London; Australia's minimum wage to rise
Fourteen countries agree new supply chain network – Industry roundup: 30 May
by Graham Buck
Insurers exit climate alliance; OCBC and ADDX in tokenisation initiative; Indosat-Mastercard digital partnership; Honk Kong lifts crypto restrictions
India announces end of the 2,000 rupee banknote – Industry roundup: 23 May
by Graham Buck
Bank of Israel hikes rates again; Book claims state-sponsored Libor rigging in 2008; US companies rush to borrow; Study identifies ESG pay boost in US
Election uncertainty pushes Turkish lira to record low – Industry roundup: 16 May
by Graham Buck
China opens new Swap Connect prog; Singapore's new anti- crime platform; Thailand's economy buoyant in Q1; Amex closing non-US business FX ops
BRICS flexes muscles as it challenges US dollar – Industry roundup: 25 April
by Graham Buck
China, Singapore unite on sustainable finance; Chile to nationalise lithium reserves; Meloni upbeat on MPS sale; Zimbabwe's digital currency plans
AI set to transform supply chain management – Industry roundup: 13 April
by Graham Buck
Canada keeps rates on hold; Renminbi share of trade finance grows; Mastercard adds Cross-Border Services Express; Tranglo expands into Europe
Low interest rates will return, IMF predicts – Industry roundup: 11 April
by Graham Buck
Emerging economies face debt crunch; Covid "decimated EM forex reserves"; Indonesia plans free trade deal with US; Tunisia is latest BRICS contender
Credit Suisse gets US$54 billion state help – Industry roundup: 16 March
by Graham Buck
Bank of America gain from SVB failure; India "uses SWIFT for Russia dollar trade"; US regulators differ on stablecoin; Binance ends sterling transfers
India in new push for digital payments – Industry roundup: 9 March
by Graham Buck
EU set to launch green subsidy scheme; Turkey raises US$2.25bn in bond deal; Credit Suisse delays 2022 annual report; More UK manufacturers re-shore
Climate change to cost German economy billions, warns report– Industry roundup: 7 March
by Graham Buck
UK challenger banks step up SME loans; Citi expands Paris office; Bybit powers crypto Mastercard in EU, UK; Women-led investment firm launches
European corporates can expect further rate hikes – Industry roundup: 2 March
by Graham Buck
Ghana misses debt restructure target; Brazil's corporate debt load grows; Saudi Arabia green hydrogen funds; Swaps market ready for Libor conversion
“Fab 4” discuss semiconductor global supply chain resilience – Industry roundup: 28 February
by Graham Buck
France and Spain see inflation rise; JPMorgan rejigs Asia credit indexes; Marco Polo declared insolvent; Banga tipped as new World Bank chief
Europe’s central banks to reveal cost of QE binge – Industry roundup: 21 February
by Graham Buck
US, China most exposed to climate damage; Investors keen for corporate debt; India capital markets impasse; China banks keep rates on hold
China to expand digital yuan testing – Industry roundup: 2 February
by Graham Buck
UK issues plans to regulate crypto; Gmail creator sees ChatGPT ousting Google; Eurozone and UK hike interest rates; Raiffeisen earns more from Russia