Episode 01
Coming Soon
The Future of Trade Finance in a Digital Economy
Digitization of trade instruments, tokenization, and the next decade of cross-border finance.
42 min
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Global Trade Intelligence Podcast
Expert conversations on global trade, Trade Finance, compliance, technology, and international business strategy.
A professional podcast for executives, bankers, entrepreneurs, exporters, importers, consultants, compliance professionals, fintech leaders, and global trade operators who want practical insights and strategic clarity.
Meet the Host
Mahuvivi Nazaire Govoyeyi
Founder & CEO — Stequar Global Trade & Strategy LLC · Podcast Host
Fifteen-plus years of leadership across Trade Finance, Global Transaction Banking, and international business development. Structured Letters of Credit, SBLCs, and cross-border financing programs for corporates and financial institutions across Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
Banking career spanning correspondent banking, commodity Trade Finance, treasury operations, and payments — with deep operational fluency in SWIFT GPI, ISO 20022, and the modern Trade Finance stack.
Founder of Stequar Global Trade & Strategy LLC, an advisory and technology firm building institutional-grade tools for Trade Finance, compliance, credit intelligence, and executive education. Recognized expert in AML/KYC frameworks, sanctions exposure, AI-driven trade intelligence, and Francophone Africa capital access.
MBA — International BusinessPMP® CertifiedTrade Finance SpecialistAML / Compliance
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Slim Ferjani
International Expert in Global Trade and Trade Finance
Slim Ferjani is an international expert in global trade and Trade Finance with 38 years of experience supporting companies in their expansion to international markets. An export advisor accredited by the Tunisian Ministry of Commerce and Export Development, he is recognized for his expertise in export and import financing, risk management, international payments, documentary credits, standby letters of credit, bank guarantees, Incoterms® 2020, and compliance of international operations.
A former bank director, he supports companies, financial institutions, and export-support organizations in securing and optimizing their international transactions. He regularly works with leading international organizations — including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), and GIZ — through advisory missions, training programs, and specialized workshops, and conducts regular missions in Africa for SMEs and financial-sector professionals.
Author of four reference books, he shares in the Global Trade Intelligence Podcast field-tested expertise, strategic vision, and concrete solutions to meet the challenges of international trade.
Export Advisor — Tunisian Ministry of Commerce & Export DevelopmentFormer Bank DirectorInternational Trade Finance SpecialistInternational Expert in Trade FinanceExport Advisory for CompaniesAuthor of 4 Books
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Where Expertise Meets Global Trade
Where Expertise Meets Global Trade
International trade is in constant transformation. New regulations, geopolitical tensions, economic sanctions, Trade Finance innovations, artificial intelligence, blockchain, compliance requirements, fraud risks, supply chain disruptions, and digital transformation are redefining the rules of global trade.
Global Trade Intelligence brings together recognized experts in international trade, Trade Finance, compliance, business law, logistics, banking, and technologies applied to global commerce to share their experience, analysis, and strategic vision.
Through high-level conversations, the podcast delivers concrete answers to the challenges faced by corporations and institutions, decodes the major shifts of the international environment, and provides practical recommendations to secure transactions, master risks, and make informed decisions in an increasingly complex global economy.
What We Cover
Topics We Cover
Trade Finance
LCs, SBLCs, structured trade, and modern instruments.
International Trade Strategy
Market entry, corridors, and cross-border growth.
Supply Chain & Logistics
Resilience, routes, and operational visibility.
Compliance & Sanctions
AML, KYC, OFAC and regulatory intelligence.
Fraud Detection
Schemes, red flags, and forensic best practices.
AI for Global Trade
Practical AI use cases across trade operations.
Blockchain & Digital Trade
Tokenization, digital documents, and settlement.
Export & Import Operations
Documentation, incoterms, and execution.
Emerging Markets
Africa, LATAM, MENA, and Asia opportunities.
Global Business Development
Partnerships, deals, and expansion playbooks.
The Show
Featured Episodes
Episode 02
Coming Soon
How AI and Blockchain Are Transforming Global Trade
From document intelligence to programmable settlement — what actually works in production.
38 min
Episode 03
Coming Soon
Fraud, Compliance, and Risk in International Transactions
Modern trade fraud patterns, sanctions exposure, and building a resilient compliance stack.
45 min
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