SWIFT report reveals significant 23% decline in Chinese currency’s global usage
The Chinese renminbi (RMB) has suffered a substantial setback in its internationalisation efforts, according to the latest SWIFT RMB Tracker […]
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Trade platforms vs. ERP integration: Finding the right strategy
A key question related to interoperability is how to ensure that the multiple digital islands and separate networks end up
The effect of sanctions on trade finance instruments regulated by ICC rules
What are sanctions? Sanctions are economic penalties imposed by the United Nations, the EU Council or individual countries on a
Getting to interoperability: Perspectives
The roundtable featured a diverse mix of stakeholders, and not surprisingly, different perspectives emerged on how best to digitalise trade
International developments in supply chain regulation
This article is co-authored by: Isabella Lewis, Senior Associate, A&O Shearman and Zulema Townsend, Associate, A&O Shearman In recent years,
Banks battle against the trade finance gap with a lack of credit risk mitigants, new research finds
Every year, $2.5 trillion in global trade deals fail to materialise due to a lack of funding. This funding gap,
Technology as a bridge and its limitations
In discussing how to transition from today’s paper-reliant reality to a digitally native future, participants explored the role of technology,
Follow the bumpy road: Why the push for interoperability and data standards?
The push for interoperability and data standards A central theme in the roundtable was the universal support for interoperability to
Behind the scenes of the 24-hour China-UK import that travelled the digital highway
In a major milestone for cross-border trade digitalisation, UK retailer Matalan and Chinese exporter Yatex have completed a fully digital
What would (re-)linking UK and EU ETS regimes mean for business?
On 19th May, the UK and the EU announced plans to link the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (“ETS”) with the