In 2025, we have seen some notable shifts in responses to the CGI and BAFT survey on technology priorities and investments within the trade finance organizations of banks. Revenue sources, for example, are shifting more toward open account and supply chain finance as each continues to grow while traditional trade finance decreases.
With limited resources, budget constraints, and increasing customer and regulatory demands, banks are exploring a myriad of solutions, including increased compliance scrutiny, systems modernization, and intelligent process automation while also facing the challenge of how to prioritize their focus. They continue to work with existing technology providers, fintechs, and third parties to offer a more unique value proposition to customers via integration and interoperability within the wider trade ecosystem.
