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US Unleashes Data-Driven AML Dragnet as Industry Turns to AI for Compliance Relief

February 12, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

The U.S. government has escalated its fight against financial crime with a new data-centric enforcement strategy, while the compliance industry simultaneously accelerates its adoption of AI and automation to manage the immense workload. These parallel developments highlight a new era where sophisticated data analysis by regulators is met with advanced automation by the private sector. [...]

EU and India Conclude Landmark Free Trade Agreement, Slashing Tariffs and Boosting Market Access

February 12, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

The European Union and India have concluded a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), creating a trade zone of nearly 2 billion people and aiming to double EU goods exports to India by 2032. The historic deal, announced on January 27, 2026, after negotiations resumed in 2022 following a stall since 2013, is one of the […]

Wadi Jeddah Partner with EVS Saudi Arabia 2026 to Advance National Electric Mobility Innovation

February 12, 2026

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -Wadi Jeddah, the investment arm of King Abdulaziz University has announced a strategic partnership with EVS Saudi Arabia 2026 (2nd Edition), the Kingdom’s leading platform dedicated to electric mobility and sustainable transport. As part of this partnership, EVINEX (Electric Vehicles Innovation Next Generation) has been appointed as the National Challenge Partner for […]

Supply Chain Contracts in Flux as US Legislative Delays and Japan-China Tensions Create Global Uncertainty

February 12, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

Businesses are being forced to fundamentally reconsider their supply chain strategies and contractual agreements as geopolitical tensions and legislative uncertainty inject significant risk into international trade. According to a Discovery Alert report, escalating tensions between Japan and China are compelling Japanese companies to accelerate supply chain diversification. Japan’s heavy reliance on China for rare earth […]

Green Energy Transition Fuels Global FDI Boom, with Billions Pouring into Hydrogen and Renewables

February 12, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

A global rush to secure leadership in the green energy transition is unlocking tens of billions of dollars in foreign direct investment, reshaping economies and supply chains from Africa to Latin America. Recent announcements reveal a surge in capital flows into large-scale hydrogen, solar, and critical minerals projects as nations position themselves for a decarbonized […]

African Development Bank and BIAT Ink $50M Guarantee Facility to Boost Tunisian Trade and Support SMEs

February 12, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie (BIAT) have signed a $50 million Trade Finance Guarantee Facility to bolster Tunisia’s private sector, the AfDB announced on February 7, 2026. The agreement is designed to strengthen the import and export activities of local businesses by enhancing their access to trade finance […]

EU and US Advance Strategic Trade Pacts to Counter Tariffs and Secure Supply Chains

February 11, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

The United States and the European Union are aggressively pursuing new, strategic trade agreements designed to counter the impact of tariffs and secure critical supply chains, according to several reports. The moves signal a coordinated effort by Western powers to build resilient economic alliances amidst global competition. In Brussels, the European Parliament’s trade committee is […]

UAE and UK Spearhead New AML Strategies, Targeting Asset Recovery and Crypto Crime in 2026

February 11, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

Two of the world’s major financial hubs, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, are rolling out distinct and focused strategies to combat financial crime in 2026, targeting everything from regional policy leadership to specific domestic threats like crypto and payment fraud. In a February 10 interview with AML Intelligence, Hamid Al-Zaabi, the […]

New Japan-China Friction and U.S. Bilateralism Reshape Asian Trade Dynamics, Testing ASEAN’s Role

February 11, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

Asia’s complex trade environment is being reshaped by renewed tensions between its largest economies and a continued U.S. strategy of forging bilateral partnerships, putting regional blocs like ASEAN under increasing pressure to maintain unity and relevance. In East Asia, trade friction that began in late 2025 is expected to be influenced by the landslide election […]

Indonesia and Australia Launch Mutual Recognition Pact to Expedite Customs for Trusted Traders

February 11, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

In a significant move to streamline trade, Indonesia and Australia have implemented a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for their respective Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs, effective January 1, 2026. According to a report from Tempo.co, the agreement means that Indonesian customs and the Australian Border Force (ABF) will recognize each other’s trusted trader programs, providing […]

South Africa Inks Key China Trade Pact as Beijing Pushes for Broader Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area

February 11, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

South Africa has signed a significant ‘Framework Agreement on Economic Partnership’ with China, securing new markets for its goods as Beijing simultaneously calls for deeper economic integration across the Asia-Pacific region. The moves highlight a broader trend of nations forging new alliances to navigate a complex global trade environment. The new agreement will provide […]

ICTTM Appoints Susan Robinson to Board of Directors and Names Giuseppe Funaro Chief Executive Officer

February 11, 2026

ICTTM Appoints Susan Robinson to Board of Directors and Names Giuseppe Funaro Chief Executive Officer

London, United Kingdom — The International Centre for Trade Transparency & Monitoring (ICTTM) today announced the appointment of Susan Robinson to its Board of Directors and the appointment of Mr Giuseppe Funaro as Chief Executive Officer. The appointments support ICTTM’s continued global expansion and strengthen the organization’s mission to modernize trade intelligence through its flagship […]

UK and China Relaunch Economic Ties with New Deals as Taiwan’s Chipbond Boosts Malaysia’s Semiconductor Hub with $200M Plant

February 10, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

Recent developments in international trade and investment underscore a dual trend of pragmatic re-engagement between global powers and strategic diversification of high-tech supply chains. The United Kingdom and China have entered a new phase of relations following a state visit to Beijing by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in late January, the first by a […]

India Pursues FDI Surge Through Landmark U.S. Trade Deal and Proposed Banking Reforms

February 10, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

India is making a concerted push to attract significant foreign direct investment (FDI) through a new trade agreement with the United States and a proposed liberalization of its banking sector. An interim trade deal between the two economic powers is poised to boost capital inflows and reverse recent outflows of foreign portfolio investment, according to […]

ASEAN Pushes Landmark Digital Economy Deal as EU Seeks to Finalize Philippines FTA

February 10, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

Southeast Asia is rapidly becoming a focal point for both innovative and traditional trade liberalization efforts. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is poised to sign a landmark Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) this year, while the European Union is simultaneously advancing negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Philippines. […]

Africa Attracts Strategic FDI in Tech and Agriculture as DRC Courts Investors

February 10, 2026

Jessica Jumaway

A wave of foreign direct investment is targeting Africa’s foundational economic sectors, with significant capital flowing into technology infrastructure and agriculture to address critical needs for digital transformation and food security. Dubai-based Maser Group announced a $1.6 billion investment over the next two years in African data centers and farmlands, Energy Monitor reported on February […]

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