TRADE FINANCE
TRADE FINANCE AND LENDING, MACRO AND MARKETS
Rare earths – a powerful attraction Rare earths – a powerful attraction
China has dominated the production of rare earth metals – the vital inputs in the clean energy transition as well as military equipment. But this could be all set to change as Western economies seek greater control of their supply chains and to reduce their dependence on rivals, explains Deutsche Bank’s Marion Laboure
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What is driving the growth of SCF? What is driving the growth of SCF?
Growth in supply chain finance (SCF) volumes is being backed by increasingly robust reporting requirements, electronic documents legislation and greater collaboration between fintechs and banks. Investors are also showing interest in SCF-based assets. flow reports on the state of play
TRADE FINANCE, SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
Export finance gets a full house in Lisbon Export finance gets a full house in Lisbon
After a busy 2022 of export finance deals, the prospect of a new OECD consensus and the continued demand for equipment and infrastructure to support clean energy transition were key themes at the 2023 TXF Global Export and Project Finance event in Lisbon. flow’s Clarissa Dann reports
TRADE FINANCE, MACRO AND MARKETS, SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
How the great decoupling impacts global trade How the great decoupling impacts global trade
Globalisation is not coming to an end, but a rethink is overdue, Deutsche Bank’s Markus Müller and Marion Laboure argue. flow summarises their thoughts on three acute challenges for global trade: interdependence, technology, and sustainability
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Latin America’s resurgence Latin America’s resurgence
Despite political upheavals, Latin America is enjoying renewed growth, as firms shore up supply chains with nearshoring and mitigate currency volatility and inflation. LatAm correspondent Ivan Castano Freeman reports for flow
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Supply chains rewired? Supply chains rewired?
Minerals – and their shortages – can make and break supply chains. As nearshoring becomes the preferred strategy for securing essential inputs in times of geopolitical volatility, how does this impact trade flows? Trade economist Rebecca Harding explains
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Angola’s rebound Angola’s rebound
Angola was once top coffee producer and could feed its people but is now dependent on hydrocarbon exports to finance foodstuff imports. flow’s Clarissa Dann reports on how enlightened government reforms are attracting investment and lending to support long-term energy and food security
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Fighting trade-related fraud Fighting trade-related fraud
With fraud fast becoming one of the biggest risks for global trade, flow’s Clarissa Dann takes a closer look at the vulnerability of trade finance to criminals and protection measures being deployed