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Financial Services
Our team of U.S. and international industry specialists are dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. financial services industry, expanding market access, and increasing exports.

Financial Services Industry

Our financial services industry specialists are dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. financial industry, expanding market access, and increasing exports. The Financial Services Team uses our presence in 200 global cities to help you foster new business relationships and expand the world-wide presence of U.S. firms.

How Can We Help You Expand Your Exports?

Our team members are experts in international business development and your best resource for business growth and job creation. Learn more about the ways we can assist your firm:
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Market Intelligence
Our market intelligence addresses market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs for over 125 countries prepared by trade and industry experts at U.S. embassies worldwide.
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Trade Counseling
International Trade Specialists and Industry Analysts are available to discuss your company’s exporting needs. Locate an industry specialist near you.
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Our Services
From counseling, to matchmaking, to market intelligence, our global network of trade professionals - located throughout the United States and in nearly 80 countries - can help your firm expand your exports.

Financial Services Market Intelligence

See our latest market intelligence related to the financial services industry.
Market Intelligence
Ethiopia Finance Launches New Forex Directive

 A new forex directive has been issued by Ethiopia to foster economic growth.

Financial Services Ethiopia Banks
Market Intelligence
AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol

Negotiations on the Digital Trade Protocol reach an advanced stage.

Information and Communication Technology Sub-Saharan Africa African Continental Free Trade Area
Market Intelligence
Argentina Import Payment Timeline Reduced

The Argentine government establishes new measures to increase the flexibility of making international payments to overseas suppliers.

Public Sector Argentina Foreign Trade

Key Resources for U.S. Exporters


Trade Finance Guide

A Quick Reference for U.S. exports, this guide is designed to help U.S. companies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, learn the basics of trade finance via two-chapters so that they can turn their export opportunities into actual sales and achieve the ultimate goal of getting paid on time for those sales. 

Trade Finance Advisory Council (TFAC)

The Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council (TFAC) advises the Secretary of Commerce in identifying effective ways to expand access to finance for U.S. exporters and their foreign buyers.