Trade Finance Talks

EBRD TFP and ITFA’s role in boosting competitiveness in trade and development

International trade can be intimidating for many companies trying to break into the industry. With extensive regulation and documentary processes, it can seem overwhelming, especially when operating in unfamiliar regions.
Article here: https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e13-ebrd-tfp-and-itfas-role-in-boosting-competitiveness-in-trade-and-development/ 

Adapting to change: The future of factoring and supply chain finance

To hear about developments in the factoring and supply chain finance world, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Çağatay Baydar, Chairman at FCI and Irina Tyan, Principal Banker, TFP at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
 
Read the article here:
https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e12-adapting-to-change-the-future-of-factoring-and-supply-chain-finance/

Empowerment through trade: IFC and Ecobank on tackling the gender disparity in global trade

This finding, from the IFC’s whitepaper “Banking on Women Who Trade Across Borders”, speaks to the gender disparity that still exists in the international trade space, particularly in emerging markets.
To learn more about the challenges that women entrepreneurs face when trading across borders and some of the initiatives in place to offer support, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Makiko Toyoda, Global Head of the Global Trade Finance and Global Supply Chain Finance Programs at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Tacko Baro Fall, Waemu Head Financial Institutions And International Organizations at Ecobank.
 
Read the article here:
https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e11-empowerment-through-trade-ifc-ecobank-tackling-gender-disparity-global-trade/

TXF’s Jonathan Bell reflecting on 10 years in the commodity finance industry, and 10 years moving forward

Discover the role of commodity finance in shaping the global economy. From historical events to current trends, understand the dynamics of this vital financial sector. 
📖 https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e10-txfs-jonathan-bell-reflecting-10-years-commodity-finance-industry/

Diversifying investment portfolios with trade finance: Are we there yet?

To understand more about how trade finance assets can fit into a broader investment strategy and learn more about future trends that could shape this investment class, Deepesh Patel spoke with Bertrand de Comminges, Managing Director and Global Head of Trade Finance Investments at Santander Alternative Investments at the ITFA and BCR: Trade & Investment Forum.
 
Read the article here:
https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e9-diversifying-investment-portfolios-with-trade-finance-are-we-there-yet
 

It takes a village: ADB and MonetaGo on digital trade and partnerships

To uncover more about how digital innovation is poised to revolutionise this vital field and enhance transparency, security, and inclusivity in global trade, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Steven Beck, Head of the Trade Finance Private Sector Operations Department at the Asian Development Bank and Neil Shonhard, CEO of MonetaGo.Read the article here:
https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e8-it-takes-a-village-adb-and-monetago-on-digital-trade-and-partnerships/

Unlocking Mexico's trade potential: Banorte and ICC Mexico’s Gerardo Gutierrez-Olvera discusses strategies for the future

Mexico’s $1.4 trillion economy makes it the second largest market in Latin America, and its geographical location provides it with a prime position for supply chain and trade advantages.
 
To learn more about Mexico’s potentially prosperous position in international trade, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Gerardo Gutierrez-Olvera Cabrales, Chairman of the Banking Commission at ICC Mexico and Executive Director, Head of Trade Finance and International Business at Banorte.
 
https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e7-unlocking-mexicos-trade-potential-banorte-and-icc-mexicos-gerardo-gutierrez-olvera-discusses-strategies-future/

Beyond the basics: Breaking down digitalisation with Enigio

Digitalising trade has been a prominent feature of industry conversations for several years. With the passage of the Electronic Trade Documents Act (ETDA) in the UK, as well as the progression of similar bills in countries including the US, Germany, France, and Bahrain.
Conversations have progressed from simple questions of “how to digitalise trade”, to focusing on what the concrete next steps should be. 
TFG’s Brian Canup was joined by Patrik Zekkar, CEO of Enigio, to break down the complex next steps of digitalising trade. 
https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e6-beyond-basics-breaking-down-digitalisation-enigio/

FCI’s Neal Harm on kicking off inclusive growth in the factoring industry

To better understand the principles of financial inclusion, equitable regulation, and sustainable growth in the factoring industry, Trade Finance Global’s (TFG) Deepesh Patel spoke with new FCI Secretary General, Neal Harm. 
 
https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e5-fci-neal-harm-kicking-off-inclusive-growth-factoring-industry/ 

Africa focus: Afreximbank on empowering women in trade, treasury, and payments

Trade Finance Global’s (TFG) annual Women in Trade, Treasury, and Payments campaign in 2024 focused on Inspiring Inclusion around the globe. Different regions face different challenges when it comes to gender inclusion, and it is vital to understand perspectives from across the globe.
To learn more about the challenges that women face in the trade, treasury, and payments space across the African continent, and some of the programmes in place to help balance the scales, TFG spoke with Gwen Mwaba, Director and Global Head of Trade Finance at Afreximbank.
https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/podcast-s2-e4-africa-focus-afreximbank-empowering-women-in-trade-treasury-payments/