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The Nordic region has long been recognized for its open economies, export-driven industries and world-leading digital readiness. But in recent years, Scandinavian corporates - particularly in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark - have begun reshaping expectations for how trade finance should operate in a global, ESG-focused and increasingly digitized marketplace.

In today’s turbulent global market, commodities traders are navigating one of the most unpredictable landscapes in decades. Geopolitical tensions, climate-driven disruptions, currency fluctuations, and shipping bottlenecks have all converged to create unprecedented volatility across supply chains.

In today’s volatile economic landscape, businesses are under increasing pressure to optimize working capital, strengthen supplier relationships and maintain liquidity. Supply Chain Finance (SCF) has become a powerful lever to achieve these objectives, yet many banks and corporates still rely on fragmented, manual processes that limit visibility and scalability.

Mexico’s trade finance landscape is confronting renewed turbulence with the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs Iike the recently imposed 25% duties on many Mexican exports not covered under The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) - the trade agreement that replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on July 1, 2020.

Vietnam is rapidly emerging as one of Asia’s most dynamic trade powerhouses. In 2025 alone, the country has posted a record high of double-digit growth in import-export turnover, with a projected trade surplus exceeding $20 billion.

Trade finance - historically one of the most document-heavy and manually operated areas in banking - is experiencing a radical shift. At the core of this evolution is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Far from being just a buzzword, AI is emerging as a practical force driving efficiency, accuracy, and strategic insight across the trade finance value chain.