Insights

The London Institute of Banking & Finance talks to Mohamed Abdulhameed Aryan, Head of Trade Product at the National Bank of Bahrain about his career in trade finance, how he studied alongside his work, and how he sees the sector developing.

Trade and transaction banking is one of the most diverse and exciting areas of the financial world. But what exactly does a career in trade finance entail? And what are some of the top trade finance jobs?

How far can technology go in preventing trade-based crime? Delegates at this year’s Annual Trade Finance Compliance Conference discussed several innovations and how they can be used by anti-money laundering (AML) teams to combat trade finance fraud, as well some of the challenges they present.

Learning points from The London Institute of Banking & Finance’s Annual Trade Finance Compliance Conference (ATFCC) held in London on 21 June 2023. Alex Gray, Head of Trade and Transaction Banking at LIBF provides a quick rundown of the key sessions

Meydia Meydia has completed five of our trade and transaction banking qualifications. She spoke to us about why she chose to do them and what they have meant for her and her career.

Huan Zhang, who was recently promoted to senior officer at the Head Office of Agricultural Bank of China, talks about the challenges of taking exams alongside a professional role and what LIBF’s trade finance qualifications have meant for her day-to-day career.

Jie Yin is a Product Manager at the Export-Import Bank of China who decided to take all six of our trade finance courses within three years. He explains how he managed the pressure of studying alongside his professional career, and what passing the trade finance qualifications has meant for his work in the bank.

Trade finance is a key area of financial services with a broad range of career opportunities. We answer five questions that people regularly ask about the Certificate in Supply Chain Finance (CSCF) covering what it is and how it can enhance your career.

Technology is gaining ground in trade finance, particularly to help with compliance. It’s reducing costs and saving banks and businesses money. But making the most of it requires a change in mindset, reports Ouida Taaffe.