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UK imports from China climb to GBP £70.8b despite tariffs
Supply Chain

UK imports from China climb to GBP £70.8b despite tariffs

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.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025
UK & Canada sign deal to boost semiconductor innovation
Semiconductors

UK & Canada sign deal to boost semiconductor innovation

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Aon highlights global megatrends shaping business risks in 2025
Human Capital Management

Aon highlights global megatrends shaping business risks in 2025

Aon's Client Trends 2025 report reveals four megatrends—Trade, Technology, Weather, and Workforce—shaping business risks and opportunities globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
Oracle introduces new AI tools to boost global supply chains
Manufacturing

Oracle introduces new AI tools to boost global supply chains

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Avalara enhances global trade with new compliance tools
Customer Experience

Avalara enhances global trade with new compliance tools

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

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
Selling low dollar value goods into the US could soon become more complex
Risk & Compliance

Selling low dollar value goods into the US could soon become more complex

Changes to the US de minimis exemption could complicate sales for Australian exporters, with potential new taxes and paperwork looming on the horizon.

By Chris Calverley • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
MUSE unveils luxury asset investment platform with USD$150m
Data Analytics

MUSE unveils luxury asset investment platform with USD$150m

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Geopolitical disruptions & AI reshape global trade
Risk & Compliance

Geopolitical disruptions & AI reshape global trade

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Finastra integrates AI-based ESG scoring into Trade Innovation software
Software-as-a-Service

Finastra integrates AI-based ESG scoring into Trade Innovation software

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024

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Aon Insights Series to address risk & resilience in Auckland
Partner Programmes

Aon Insights Series to address risk & resilience in Auckland

Aon will host its first Insights Series in Auckland, focusing on risk and resilience with leaders addressing complex challenges across industries in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Now VAT's what I call custom clearance
Financial Systems

Now VAT's what I call custom clearance

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

By Jo Cloherty • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
UK taps Altana for AI supply chain platform in GBP £8m deal
Data Analytics

UK taps Altana for AI supply chain platform in GBP £8m deal

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
UK CEOs delay investments as trade worries reshape strategy
Partner Programmes

UK CEOs delay investments as trade worries reshape strategy

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
The construction employers shaping the sector’s future
Autism

The construction employers shaping the sector’s future

More than 600 apprentice nominations have highlighted mentors who are helping New Zealand’s construction workforce gain skills and confidence.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2024
'How much crypto users buy' is the wrong success metric for a crypto exchange
Multi-factor authentication

'How much crypto users buy' is the wrong success metric for a crypto exchange

Easy Crypto reveals it returned NZD $2.7M to customers affected by fraud, shifting focus from trading volume to security and user protection in the crypto space.

By Janine Grainger • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
FedEx unveils major upgrade to Shenzhen facility to boost trade
Trade

FedEx unveils major upgrade to Shenzhen facility to boost trade

FedEx bolsters trade in Southern China with a major update to its Shenzhen facility, boosting import operations efficiency and enhancing the region's cross-border capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Impactsure, Tesselate to enhance financial decision-making
Digital Transformation

Impactsure, Tesselate to enhance financial decision-making

Indian digital transformation leader, Impactsure, partners with France's Tesselate to revamp decision-making in financial institutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023