Indonesia’s trade performance is showing considerable resilience. Between January and May 2026, the Southeast Asian country’s overall goods trade balance was positive at $4.03 billion. This was driven by a strong non-oil and gas surplus of $16.31 billion, which offset a $12.28 billion oil and gas deficit.

The Indonesian government is fast-tracking the creation of BMKS to establish credible domestic price benchmarks for strategic minerals such as nickel, tin, copper, bauxite, and gold, reducing reliance on foreign exchanges like the London Metal Exchange and Shanghai Futures Exchange.

HSBC and Standard Chartered today announced the successful completion of bank-to-bank tokenised deposit interoperability through the execution of the first live cross-border transaction on Swift’s blockchain-based ledger.

N3XT, a blockchain-powered narrow bank, has extended access to its N3XT Digital Dollar (NDD), the first institutional-grade deposit token for businesses, beyond its existing client base.

Correspondent banking is a financial arrangement where a correspondent bank holds deposits for, and provides financial services on behalf of, another bank

Join us on Tuesday, 29 September, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at Grand Beach Hotel for an exclusive evening of networking, music and poolside celebration after Sibos 2026.

Supported by Amazon Web Services (AWS), this year’s event will bring together leaders across transaction banking, trade tech, payments and treasury for a relaxed Miami evening with the global finance community.

Guests can look forward to:
🔸 Poolside networking with views of Miami Beach
🔸 A dinner buffet featuring local favourites
🔸 Live entertainment, DJ and music
🔸 Opportunities to connect with industry leaders and peers

This is one Sibos evening you will not want to miss.

Please note: registering your interest does not guarantee entry.

Register your interest now! Click the link below.

From 9–11 November 2026, the International Chamber of Commerce Global Banking Commission Meeting will bring together senior leaders from banking, trade finance, policy and industry for three days of high-level discussion, collaboration and action.

At a time of regulatory complexity, geopolitical uncertainty and rapid digital transformation, the meeting offers a vital platform to address the issues shaping global trade, from ICC rules and standards to SME finance, innovation, digital assets and the evolving role of banks in supporting economic growth.

Programme highlights include a plenary day at Mansion House, keynote sessions with senior policymakers and industry leaders, technical discussions on ICC rules and dispute resolution, and focused conversations on closing the trade finance gap.

TTP is proud to support the ICC Global Banking Commission Meeting as a media partner.

Join the international trade finance community in London.

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In the landscape of international trade, the key to success is building relationships. Emerging market banks often face something of an uphill battle in establishing the correspondent banking relationships necessary to facilitate cross-border transactions. International counterparts are wary of the perceived risk of new or unfamiliar territories, and it can be hard to get traction. Strategic partnerships can be the key to bridging this trust gap.

India’s trade finance landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by an ambitious push to modernise financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Central to this is the factoring market – a tool that has been a staple in global trade for years, but is only now beginning to realise its immense potential within India.

Trade Treasury Payments presents Issue 05 Fine Print, a publication exploring the deeper forces shaping global trade, treasury and payments at a time of rapid change across financial markets. This edition looks beyond surface level headlines to examine the structural realities influencing liquidity, cross border finance, payment systems and risk management. Through expert analysis and industry reporting, it highlights how finance professionals are navigating an increasingly complex environment where regulation, digital infrastructure and global economic uncertainty continue to reshape decision making.

The issue brings together a broad range of perspectives on the future of trade finance, treasury operations and payment innovation, covering subjects such as digital trade adoption, foreign exchange risk, fraud prevention, supply chain finance, private credit and the evolving legal frameworks surrounding modern financial instruments. With coverage spanning global markets and emerging economies, the publication offers practical insight into the trends, challenges and strategic shifts defining the future of real economy finance in 2026.