Analysis

ASEAN will sign its Digital Economy Framework Agreement in November. What DEFA means for payments, data and trade documents as WTO talks stall.

BRICS backs local currency settlement and the dollar’s reserve share slips, but BIS data show it still dominates currency trading.

Tanker attacks and conflicting claims over Hormuz leave ICC rules intact, shifting delay, insurance and working capital risk onto exporters and importers.

The most important thing happening inside BRICS has nothing to do with a common currency. It is the slow construction…

Geopolitical instability was supposed to slow global commerce. Instead, it is forcing the financial plumbing of international trade to grow up faster than anyone planned.

U.S. Banks Open 2026 with Strong Earnings as Trading and Fee Income Lift Results

As multiple platforms and systems develop, interoperability is becoming a critical issue in digital trade. Lack of standardisation can limit…

Trade risk management is evolving from static assessments to real-time, data-driven models. Financial institutions are using analytics to monitor exposure…

API banking is allowing businesses to integrate financial services directly into their trade operations. This enables real-time payments, financing, and…

Emerging markets are playing a larger role in shaping new global trade corridors. Investment flows, infrastructure development, and regional agreements…