The normalisation of diplomatic and trade relations between Israel and the UAE will unlock mutual trade opportunities given the complementary nature of the two nations’ economies, according to Atradius’ latest economic research report. Despite potential regional geopolitical tensions, cooperation between the two is likely to intensify in the long-term. With recessions in 2020 behind them, […]
Small businesses in Taiwan remain moderately resilient in the face of Covid-19-related uncertainties. In a recent survey by CPA Australia, 46% of small businesses reported growing in 2020, while 56% expect to grow in 2021. The survey canvassed the views of 4,227 small businesses in 11 markets across the Asia-Pacific region, including Mainland China, Malaysia, […]
New research from Crown Agents Bank has found that there is a strong appetite from UK companies to step up their presence in Africa, with 69% of those surveyed planning to expand their footprint in the continent following Brexit. The bank, which is a UK regulated provider of wholesale FX and cross-border payment services, asked […]
A Cash Against Documents transaction orchestrated by Saudi-based ITFC was successfully completed between SOFITEX and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), using an electronic bill of lading issued by the CMA AGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics, through Bolero’s digital trade finance platform for the first time. The transaction concerned a cotton shipment originating […]
DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, released a new Whitepaper “The Ultimate B2B E-commerce Guide: Tradition is out. Digital is in“. The study predicts strong growth for the B2B E‑commerce market in the coming years: by 2025, 80% of all B2B sales interactions between suppliers and professional buyers will take place in […]
New research from Crown Agents Bank has found that there is a strong appetite from UK companies to step up their presence in Africa, with 69% of those surveyed planning to expand their footprint in the continent following Brexit. The bank, which is a UK regulated provider of wholesale FX and cross-border payment services, asked […]
Although many small businesses in Indonesia were adversely impacted by Covid-19 in 2020, a strong focus on online sales and customer satisfaction should lead to a rebound in small business activity in 2021, according to CPA Australia. CPA Australia’s Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey, published today, shows the percentage of small businesses in Indonesia that grew […]
A national survey of 1253 small businesses has found signs of improved SME confidence, although many businesses remain uncertain about their road to recovery. The March 2021 ScotPac SME Growth Index recorded two positive signs of small business recovery – more owners are planning to invest in their businesses in 2021 compared to last year, […]
Amid the prolonged impact of Covid-19 and a record economic contraction in 2020, Hong Kong small business confidence slumped to record low. Only 16% of surveyed Hong Kong small businesses reported growth last year, and only 21% expect their business to grow this year. These results are part of CPA Australia’s 2020-21 Asia-Pacific Small Business […]
CaixaBank, Spain’s leading retail bank, establishes in its Strategic Plan one of the bank’s core goals as being a benchmark in responsible management and commitment to society. For instance, the company was the first listed Spanish bank to become carbon neutral, offsetting all the calculated emissions arising from its activity. But CaixaBank has also been […]
