Category Archives: International Trade

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Norwegian Cleantech Firm Soiltech ASA Joins Euronext Oslo Børs with Market Value Exceeding NOK 700 Million

(IN BRIEF) Soiltech ASA has completed its transition from Euronext Expand Oslo to Euronext Oslo Børs, becoming the 20th company to list on Euronext markets in 2026. The Norwegian cleantech company, which specialises in on-site treatment and recycling of contaminated … Read the full press release

FTSE Russell strengthens position in alternative asset indexing with expanded LPX partnership and co branded index suite

(IN BRIEF) FTSE Russell has expanded its partnership with LPX AG to strengthen its offering of listed alternatives indices, covering asset classes such as private equity and private credit. Under the agreement, FTSE Russell will handle index calculation, administration, and … Read the full press release

Gestionar proyectos de IA con confianza: el PMI lanza la certificación PMI-CPMAI en español, que ofrece pasos prácticos para llevar a cabo con éxito proyectos de IA a los profesionales del sector en España

La nueva opción en español de la certificación PMI-CPMAI facilita a los profesionales de España el desarrollo de las competencias más demandadas para la gestión de proyectos de IA (EN BREVE) El Project Management Institute ha lanzado en español la … Read the full press release

Pakistan’s Questionable Mediation Role Jeopardises a Crucial Peace Talk With Global Implications

(IN BRIEF) Pakistan’s attempt to position itself as a central mediator between the United States and Iran unraveled within days, exposing significant issues of trust and credibility. The planned visit by Donald Trump’s envoys was abruptly cancelled, while Iranian Foreign … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group supports LSEG in landmark £1.4 billion bond conversion under new UK retail investment framework

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has supported London Stock Exchange Group in converting £1.4 billion of sterling-denominated notes into Plain Vanilla Listed Bonds, marking the first use of the UK’s new Public Offers Admissions to Trading Regime. This framework, introduced … Read the full press release

BBVA Expands Structured Trade Finance Capabilities with Inventory Solutions to Enhance Global Supply Chain Liquidity

(IN BRIEF) BBVA is leveraging its corporate and investment banking expertise to offer Inventory Solutions that help multinational companies unlock liquidity tied up in inventory across global supply chains. By using intermediary TradeCos to hold assets off balance sheet, the … Read the full press release

Water, Power, and Deterrence: India’s Strategic Reset of the Indus Waters Treaty

(IN BRIEF) India’s most consequential response to the Pahalgam attack was its decision to place the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, marking a historic shift from treating water as a guaranteed entitlement to using it as a conditional strategic tool … Read the full press release

Pakistan’s illusion of Mediation in the Iran-USA Ceasefire!

(IN BRIEF) Pakistan’s role in the March 2026 U.S.–Iran ceasefire was largely symbolic rather than decisive. While it facilitated communication and hosted talks, it lacked the influence to shape outcomes, acting more as a conduit than a true mediator. The … Read the full press release

Deutsche Börse Group Invests in MerQube to Expand Capabilities in Advanced Index and Investment Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Börse Group has invested USD 15 million in MerQube, a US-based index technology firm, acquiring a minority stake alongside 7RIDGE. The partnership aims to enhance innovation in index-based investing, leveraging MerQube’s advanced SaaS platform and expertise in … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel and Casaideas Enhance Chile Logistics Network with Semi-Automated Distribution Centre to Scale Omnichannel Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Casaideas have expanded their logistics partnership in Chile to support the retailer’s omnichannel growth strategy through a newly developed 30,000 m² semi-automated distribution centre. The facility consolidates logistics operations, improving efficiency, scalability, and service levels across … Read the full press release

LSEG Expands Multi Cloud Strategy with Dell Collaboration to Enhance Resilience and Performance of Core Systems

(IN BRIEF) London Stock Exchange Group has partnered with Dell Technologies in a multi-year agreement to enhance its on-premises infrastructure and build a new private cloud platform. The initiative will improve system resilience, performance, and flexibility for key data and … Read the full press release

FTSE Russell Launches Asia Pacific Government Bond Index Series to Enhance Liquidity and Risk Management in Regional Markets

(IN BRIEF) FTSE Russell has launched the FTSE Asia Pacific Liquid Government Bond Index Series, a new benchmark suite designed to track liquid local currency government bonds across India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Covering three, five, and 10-year … Read the full press release

Pakistan’s Mediation Optics and the Limits of Strategic Ambiguity

(IN BRIEF) Pakistan’s potential role as a mediator between the United States and Iran reflects a continuation of its longstanding strategy of maintaining relevance through strategic flexibility rather than a genuine shift in diplomatic influence. While Islamabad is being considered … Read the full press release

Hexagon AB Proposes Spin Off and Dual Listing of Octave Intelligence plc with Share Distribution to Existing Shareholders

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB has proposed the spin-off and public listing of Octave Intelligence plc, with shareholders set to receive one Octave share for every ten Hexagon shares, subject to approval at the April 2026 AGM. Octave’s Class B shares … Read the full press release

Euronext Launches Integrated Nord Pool Power Futures Market Strengthening Energy Trading Across Nordic and Baltic Regions

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has launched Euronext Nord Pool Power Futures in the Nordic and Baltic regions, successfully migrating 100 percent of open interest from Nasdaq Clearing to its own clearing system. The new platform enables trading and clearing of power … Read the full press release

Clearstream and Euroclear Roll Out Dematerialized Eurobond Platform to Improve Efficiency and Security in Debt Markets

(IN BRIEF) Clearstream and Euroclear Bank have launched new dematerialized Eurobond issuance services, enabling issuers to bring Eurobonds to market in fully digital form without the use of physical certificates. The initiative modernizes the issuance and post-trade lifecycle for the … Read the full press release

Pakistan’s Strategic Ambiguity: Balancing Between Iran, the Gulf, and the Great Powers

(IN BRIEF) Recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have underscored the fragile geopolitical, sectarian, and strategic dynamics linking the Middle East and South Asia, with consequences extending beyond Iran to countries such as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia that must … Read the full press release

LSEG launches new ESG scoring framework and sustainability analytics platform to improve transparency and comparability for global financial markets

(IN BRIEF) LSEG has launched a new suite of ESG scores and sustainability analytics designed to improve transparency, comparability, and usability of ESG data for financial institutions. Built on a research-driven methodology aligned with global sustainability frameworks such as ISSB, … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and WTO Sign Landmark Agreement to Support Trade and Investment in Developing Economies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group and the World Trade Organization Secretariat have signed their first cooperation agreement to promote sustainable global trade and investment. Announced at the EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg, the partnership combines EIB Global financing … Read the full press release

When Belief Becomes Punishable: Pakistan’s Digital Blasphemy Crisis and the Limits of Western Alignment

(IN BRIEF) Pakistan’s blasphemy laws have expanded into a digitally driven enforcement system in which online expression can lead to capital charges, creating a pervasive climate of fear reinforced by both legal penalties and mob violence. The sharp rise in … Read the full press release