Trade stories

Xero unveils its 2025 Power Lists, spotlighting the most‑connected apps across accounting, payments, retail, trades and professional services.

By 2026, AI and tax intelligence will revolutionise business compliance, driving real-time reporting and transforming finance, trade, retail, and hospitality sectors globally.

Port of Dover adopts Oracle Fusion Cloud to streamline finance, HR, and supply chain, boosting efficiency as it handles GBP £144 billion in trade annually.

UK imports from China surged 5.4% to GBP £70.8 billion in the year to Q1 2025, highlighting trade resilience despite ongoing tariffs and market challenges.

With new VAT developments emerging across Europe, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of simplification for UK businesses navigating post-Brexit trade.

The UK and Canada have signed an MoU to boost semiconductor innovation, focusing on R&D, talent development, and supply chain resilience across emerging technologies.

The UK government awards Altana a GBP £8m contract to deliver an AI-driven supply chain platform, enhancing policy and security across multiple departments.

UK CEOs are delaying investments and reshaping strategies amid trade uncertainties, with 83% postponing plans due to recent tariff changes, finds EY survey.

Oracle unveils new trade management features in Fusion Cloud SCM to help firms tackle global tariffs, boost shipment visibility and automate supply chains.

Avalara has launched innovative cross-border tools to aid businesses in navigating rising tariffs and complex international trade regulations.

MUSE has unveiled a digital investment platform for luxury assets, enabling investors to trade items like rare handbags and fine wines as investment-grade assets.

A new report by Customs Support Group reveals that geopolitical disruptions and AI challenges are severely impacting international trade operations.

Finastra integrates AI-based ESG scoring into its Trade Innovation working capital solution, leveraging CoriolisESG technology to enhance the sustainability of trade and supply chain finance.

Thomson Reuters launches ONESOURCE eInvoicing platform to aid multinational businesses in navigating global eInvoicing regulations.

The success of the deviant social media influencers lies in exploiting certain consumer characteristics that make them susceptible to their charms.

Dubai Chambers make a double announcement that marks a strategic turning point in achieving mutually beneficial trade deals with Australia.

FMI has found the market is predicted to reach US$626.23 billion in 2023. It's anticipated to develop at a CAGR of 17.8%, reaching US$3221.36 billion by 2033.

Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has completed a proof-of-concept with HSBC to transform global trade finance using blockchain-enabled technology.

Appian has been awarded USD$2.036 billion in damages against Pegasystems Inc as the result of a jury verdict in the Circuit Court for Fairfax County, Virginia.

Equinix is one of 30 founding members of a new Sustainable Trading network to develop best practices, benchmarking, and transparency in the trading industry.