History of tariffs: From ancient times to the modern day
Tariffs are by no means a new concept, though they have gained a lot more prominence among everyday folk since US President Trump took office for his second term.
International Trade
Asean-GCC-China Summit pushes for integrated cooperation in trade, technology, and sustainability
Leaders from Southeast Asia, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and China have jointly committed to advancing economic, technological, and environmental
Stablecoins get a rulebook in Hong Kong: why the new law matters for trade finance professionals
Hong Kong has long prided itself on being a global financial hub, and last week it took steps to stake
Indonesia and China formalise currency pact amid deepening strategic ties
Indonesia and China have signed a new suite of bilateral cooperation agreements, headlined by a move to expand local currency
IFC and Standard Chartered launch local currency lending initiative in Kenya
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has partnered with Standard Chartered to scale up
G7 Export Credit Agencies meet in London to tackle shared trade finance challenges
Leaders from the export credit agencies (ECAs) of the G7 countries convened in London this week for a two-day summit hosted by UK Export Finance (UKEF).
Reflections on uncertainty, digitalisation, and cooperation at the BAFT Global Annual Meeting 2025
BAFT (the Bankers Association for Finance and Trade) held its Global Annual Meeting last week in Washington, DC. Over four
Scaling cash management in a 24/7 world: In conversation with Stéphanie Ekindjian Delliste, Crédit Agricole
In an era of real-time expectations and cross-border complexity, cash management has become more critical (and competitive) than ever. To
Allianz Trade unpacks outcomes of US trade deals with China, UK, and Gulf States
A new report from Allianz Trade outlines the near-term implications of three major trade agreements signed by the United States
UK corporates prioritising resilience as volatility rises, new Lloyds report shows
Lloyds Bank has released a new publication, Navigating a Volatile World, outlining how UK corporates are adjusting to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, shifting trade dynamics, and competing operational priorities.