Trade finance is the backbone of world trade and is thus closely linked to geopolitical stability. In today’s interconnected world, regional conflicts have ripple effects that extend beyond national ...

Financing sustains and propels global trade. It assures that businesses can operate smoothly across borders by providing essential capital, bridging the gap between production and payment. This role ...

For more than 160 years, trade finance has been central to HSBC’s identity. In 2024, the bank’s Global Trade Solutions (GTS) franchise reaffirmed that legacy, delivering $2.6 billion in trade revenues ...

Digitalization, AI, and tokenization are the most visible changes, but sustainability and a new focus on market and segment specialization are now fundamental as well.

Africa’s share of global trade has fallen to less than 3% – down from around 4% in 1980 and 5% post-independence. This fall has happened despite a rapid increase in Africa’s share of the global ...

Tariffs, supply chain shifts, and trade digitalization demand adaptability, risk management, and banking partnerships. As President Donald Trump starts his second term, the prospect of a global ...