GTR eNews: November 16th
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Top Stories
ExxonMobil makes big move on lithium, but commodity traders bide time
Oil supermajor ExxonMobil plans to become a “leading producer” of lithium ahead of an expected leap in demand – but for pure commodity traders, big moves remain a more distant prospect.
Businesses believe globalisation ‘still succeeding’, but new model needed
Business leaders are still bullish on globalisation, as protectionist policies and geopolitical tensions drive a retreat from the multilateral trading system, according to a Standard Chartered survey.
OECD oil and gas export credit ban tabled for next year
A proposal to end export finance for oil and gas supported by the UK, EU and Canada will remain under discussion at next year’s OECD meetings after being tabled last week during negotiations.
Factoring advocates hope new model law will boost market
An international legal reform body has launched a model law for factoring, aiming to boost access to trade finance for small firms in emerging markets through solid regulatory foundations.
Feature of the week
ECA recoveries: Give me my money back!
When an export credit agency pays out an insurance claim, recovering the money from an overseas buyer can lead to complex and sometimes dangerous assignments to track down debts.
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Contributed articles
Industry Perspectives: An inclusive approach to diversifying and strengthening supplier relationships
As rising borrowing costs imperil the stability of smaller suppliers, a holistic approach becomes vital to ensuring all links in the chain remain robust.
ADCB sets the pace in digital corporate banking
Over the last decade, technological innovations have enabled new access modes, such as online banking and mobile apps. Today’s banks must be nimble to meet the fast-changing needs of clients.
Exploring the benefits and strategies for expanding into the Asean region
Rising US interest rates have not had the negative impact on the Asean region that some may have expected. Why should organisations consider expanding into the region?
Adapting to turbulence: The evolution of global trade finance
This BNY Mellon-led roundtable examines how stakeholders across the world are faring in the face of adversity, and how financial institutions are enhancing their offerings.
Saudi Exim: Expanding globally
The Saudi Export-Import Bank is only three years old, but already it has a remarkably mature success story to share.
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