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At Surecomp, we believe that sustainable global trade promotes growth and improves people’s lives. The better the world trades, the better society is.

Historically known for its vast natural resources, Angola’s trade landscape is poised for economic evolution. Trade plays an outsized role in the economy: liberalisation efforts and integration with regional blocs mean that commerce now accounts for a significant share of GDP, with oil exports alone making up the lion’s share of foreign exchange earnings.

Ahead of this week’s CLACE 2026, the conversation around digital trade finance in Latin America is top of mind. As regional banks gather in Panama to discuss the future of international commerce, the modernization of trade finance processing through technology is essential for growth, competitive edge and resilience.

Currency volatility, constrained liquidity and rising import costs are forcing businesses and banks to operate with far greater precision. Kenya’s established digital culture, driven by mobile money and real-time payments, has raised expectations across the entire trade ecosystem. As a result, the digitalization shift is currently taking off.

Cambodia is at an inflection point. Trade volumes are growing rapidly, regulatory frameworks are evolving, and digital infrastructure is expanding. For banks, this creates an urgent opportunity: modernize trade finance platforms now to capture new revenue, improve client service, and position for long-term competitiveness.

Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its trade evolution. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has created a framework for deeper regional integration. Infrastructure corridors are expanding. Intra-African supply chains are slowly strengthening, and digital adoption is accelerating to unlock the continent’s full trade potential.