Expert views

Over the past two years, sustainable trade finance has moved decisively from policy debate to operational reality. What was once dominated by frameworks and commitments is now about implementation: embedding sustainability criteria into real transactions, real workflows and real client conversations. The release of the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC)...

For decades, the shipping finance industry has relied on a well established analytical framework to determine whether market conditions justify vessel financing. Traditional supply and demand analysis, fleet development and ordering activity, freight rate cycles, and asset values have formed the backbone of credit decisions. This framework remains relevant and...

By Keith Chan, Head of Cross Asset Listed Distribution, Asia Pacific, Societe Generale

As cross-border payments evolve, Frantz Teissèdre, Head of Public Affairs for Cash Clearing Services at Societe Generale and a member of the G20 Payments, Interoperability, and Extension (PIE) Task Force, examines how the focus on transparency is raising the bar for efficiency, security, and trust in global payments systems.

Growing international momentum and ambitious national strategies are repositioning nuclear energy as a key component of decarbonisation and long-term energy security. Yet despite renewed political enthusiasm, the pace of development continues to be shaped by structural realities that inherently resist acceleration. Viewpoint by Allan Baker, Global Head of...

By Rajat Agarwal, Asia Equity Strategist at Societe Generale.

Structured products are resurging as higher interest rates and better digital tools make capital‑protected and clearly defined investment solutions more attractive and accessible for investors seeking stability in uncertain markets.

By Pierre Carassus, Head of Maritime Industries, Asia-Pacific at Societe Generale.