Supporting SMEs through trade finance: Navigating and leveraging AI

Watch Anastasia McAlpine, Head of Product Management, Trade & Supply Chain Finance at Finastra, along with Dominique Honoré, Global Head of Global Trade & Commodities at Crédit Agricole CIB, Saila Alapiha, Senior Product Owner at OP Financial Group, and Dr. Maria Mogilnaya, Advisor on Trade Finance at CargoX, as they delve into the current market dynamics and macroeconomic trends impacting the trade finance industry.

Explore the significance of digitalization in trade finance, with a focus on the MLETR regulation and its potential to revolutionize the handling of transport documents. Learn about the role of technology, including AI, in enhancing trade processes and supporting SMEs, and the importance of collaboration between banks, technology providers, and regulatory bodies to drive growth and innovation in the industry.

Key takeaways covering the uncertainties and challenges faced in 2025 include changing trade corridors, tariffs, and supply chain impacts.