Mark Abrams
Philadelphia
Retired Reporter, news anchor, news editor for KYW Newsradio, Philadelphia.
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Is trade ready for an AI-driven future? The Sibos edition
Trade Finance Global is the trading name of TFG Finance Ltd (company number: 10305143) and TFG Publishing Ltd (12157036), incorporated in England and Wales, at County House, Third Floor, 14/15 Hatton Garden, London, England, EC1N 8AT. Trade Finance Global is registered as a Data Controller under the ICO: ZB421903 and ZB436621. TFG Finance Ltd is an introducer, not a lender, working with Limited Companies and Incorporated Bodies who may pay us a commission. © 2025 Trade Finance Global
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Why Year End Is the Right Time to Reevaluate Audit and Risk Technology By Mark Abrams, CEO/Founder 12th Tech , /PRNewswire/ -- After more than 30 years in floor plan auditing and risk management, I have learned that change is the only constant in this industry. Dealer operations evolve. Lending strategies shift. Market conditions fluctuate. Technology must evolve just as quickly to keep pace. Read more at prnewswire.com
News - Full Story
By Mark Abrams, CEO/Founder 12th Tech , /PRNewswire/ -- After more than 30 years in floor plan auditing and risk management, I have learned that change is the only constant in this industry. Dealer operations evolve. Lending strategies shift. Market conditions fluctuate. Technology must evolve just as quickly to keep pace. This time of year presents unique challenges. Sales tend to slow across several industries.
Lessons from a quarter century in trade
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Mark Abrams
Mark Abrams Head of Trade Finance, Trade Finance Global Trade Finance Global Mark heads up the trade finance offering at TFG where his team focuses on bringing in alternative structured finance to international trading companies. Prior to joining TFG (tradefinanceglobal.com), Mark qualified as a lawyer with a top ranked global trade and structured commodity finance team.
TFG launches Trade Finance Partners, broadening institutional access to trade finance
The creation of TFP marks the formal separation of TFG’s trade financing activities into a distinct entity focused solely on trade finance operations. This move enables TFG to concentrate on its core activities – including media, publishing, events, data, and introducer services – while TFP delivers specialised trade finance solutions under its own brand and balance sheet.
B20 India: Strengthening global value chains
In a recent episode of the CII podcasts, Mark Abrams, MD, and Global Head of Trade & Receivables Finance at Trade Finance Global (TFG), engaged in a thought-provoking conversation with Jayant Sriram, an ex-journalist. The episode discusses crucial aspects of international trade and finance, shedding light on challenges and innovative solutions shaping the industry.
Video: Originate-to-distribute, the end of balance sheet lending?
Terms and Conditions | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Complaints Policy | Editorial Policy Careers | Terms of Business | Get in Touch | Partners Trade Finance Global is the trading name of TFG Finance Ltd (company number: 10305143) and TFG Publishing Ltd (12157036), incorporated in England and Wales, at 201 Haverstock Hill, Second Floor Fkgb, London, England, NW3 4QG. Trade Finance Global is registered as a Data Controller under the ICO: ZB421903 and ZB436621.
Podcast | Short-term, self-liquidating, is trade finance as an asset class on the up?
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Podcast | Unlocking opportunities: Trade finance as a lucrative asset class for investors
In this episode, Mark Abrams, Global Head of Trade Receivables Finance at Trade Finance Global was joined by Salman Khan Galindo, Portfolio Manager – Alternative Investments at Santander AM and Matt Taylor, Head of Alternative Debt at Legal and General Investment Management (LGM). Together, they shed light on the allure of trade finance for investors, the evolving investor landscape, and the pivotal factors influencing the risk-reward paradigm within this asset class.
Is trade and receivables finance the new home for private credit?
Terms and Conditions | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Complaints Policy | Editorial Policy Careers | Terms of Business | Get in Touch | Partners Trade Finance Global is the trading name of TFG Finance Ltd (company number: 10305143) and TFG Publishing Ltd (12157036), incorporated in England and Wales, at 201 Haverstock Hill, Second Floor Fkgb, London, England, NW3 4QG. Trade Finance Global is registered as a Data Controller under the ICO: ZB421903 and ZB436621.
TFG Distribution Finance goes live, executes first trade transaction
In a significant move to bridge the trade finance gap, Trade Finance Global (TFG) has launched TFG Distribution Finance. The initiative aims to drive liquidity into the trade finance market, from institutional capital, banks, and credit funds, facilitated by TFG and its partners. As a leader in data-led origination, TFG’s mission is to break the barriers to trade by identifying and addressing the unmet demands in the trade finance market.
Logic Apps Aviators Newsletter - May 2023
Welcome to Logic Apps Aviators Newsletter - April 2023, the official monthly newsletter for Microsoft's Logic Apps Aviators community. Catch up on Microsoft news from us and our community. In this issue: Upcoming Events News from our product group News from our community Upcoming Events Integrate 2023 Integrate is the World's Largest Microsoft Integration Tech Conference. It is a 3-day event bringing speakers from Microsoft Product Group and the Global Integration Community.
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Emerging markets roundtable: understanding and addressing the trade finance challenges for SMEs
Jason Barrass, Chief Commercial Officer, ARC Ratings Sean Edwards, Chairman, ITFA Rudolf Putz, Head of the Trade Facilitation Programme, EBRD Vipin Vashishtha, Managing Director and Global Head of Trade Asset Sales & Syndications, Standard Chartered Bank Mark Abrams, Global Head of Trade & Receivables Finance, Trade Finance Global (TFG) Moderated by Deepesh Patel, editor, Trade Finance Global This year’s ITFA 48th Annual Trade & Forfaiting conference, held in Porto, covered a few key themes,...
The Heart Doesn’t Lie
by Mark P. Abrams, MD, Cardiac Electrophysiology Content Partner: CareMount Medical Proper diagnosis and treatment of AFib can have a huge impact on quality of life, according to Dr. Mark Abrams. Photo Credit: CareMount Medical In medicine, AFib is not an exaggeration of the truth. Rather, it is an abbreviation for atrial fibrillation, the most common type of arrhythmia – or abnormal heart rhythm. AFib results from disorganization of the heart’s electricity that can cause an irregular heartbeat.
Pennsylvania boating official says life jackets key gear for kayakers
By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — As the spring warmth draws more people outside — and COVID-19 restrictions are easing — many will seek out the serenity of lakes and rivers. But your trip in that new kayak you bought requires some planning and a few safety precautions. At the height of the pandemic last summer, people were finding a pleasant escape in a kayak.
KYW Newsradio anchor, editor, reporter Mark Abrams announces retirement after 24 years
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — After nearly 24 years, KYW Newsradio’s multifaceted and beloved reporter, editor and anchor Mark Abrams has announced his retirement from broadcast journalism. Abrams has been a staple in the newsroom from his arrival, and his experience spans even further. Before he joined the KYW team, he worked as a talk show producer, reporter, anchor and news director at the former WHUM in Reading, Pennsylvania. He also anchored at WPEN and WIP.
Pennsylvania boating official calls life jackets key piece of kayakers' gear
A kayaker wearing a life jacket. Photo credit takoburito/Getty Images By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — As the spring warmth draws more people outside, and COVID-19 restrictions are easing, many will seek out the serenity of lakes and rivers. But your trip in that new kayak you bought requires some planning, and a few safety precautions. At the height of the pandemic last summer, people were finding a pleasant escape in a kayak.
Pennsylvania state parks prepare for another summer surge
By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — As more and more people get vaccinated and COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, Pennsylvania state parks are preparing for an anticipated surge of summer visitors. More rangers and support staff have been hired to handle what is traditionally the busiest season of the year for state parks.
King of Prussia job fair includes nearly 400 open hospitality positions
Servers are among the hundreds of restaurant and hotel jobs available at the Let’s Go KOP Hospitality Hiring Fair on May 4, 2021, at the Alloy hotel on Dekalb Pike in King of Prussia. Photo credit King of Prussia District By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Restaurants and hotels will be looking to fill nearly 400 positions at one of the largest job fairs of its kind in King of Prussia on Tuesday.
Esports competition for all ages, levels headed to Oaks expo
The esports world will converge on the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center later this summer for the Game Together Valley Forge five-day competition and event. Photo credit Game Together Valley Forge By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The competitive video gaming world will converge on the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center later this summer.
Don’t fall asleep: Colonial Theatre film discussion series explores nightmares through ‘Nightmare’
The Colonial Theatre's annual Blobfest event. Photo credit Chorus Photography By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Morbid curiosity has kept the classic thriller “A Nightmare on Elm Street” alluring for viewers decade after decade, captivating audiences on a universal level. But it’s not all because of Freddy Krueger and his terrifying razor-ridden glove.
SEPTA budgets propose no fare increase, new trolleys
Photo credit Holli Stephens/KYW Newsradio By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio 23 minutes ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — SEPTA has assembled two budgets, one detailing how it wants to spend money for its day-to-day operations, and another on purchasing new trolleys and expanding its rail system. Overall, there are three big takeaways from the more than $1 billion budget proposals laid out by the SEPTA board. Firstly, there are no fare increases planned on the entire system.
Poconos resorts keep COVID-19 protocols a keystone of summer preparations
By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio 3 hours ago STROUDSBURG, PA (KYW Newsradio) — Communities and resorts in the Pocono Mountains are now preparing for the summer season after a successful winter run fueled by brisk activity on the ski slopes. Chris Barrett, president and CEO of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, said the keystone to success is the Pocono Promise to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Villanova student leads design team for Mars capsule
A student artist's rendering of the Mars crew capsule designed by a team of students from Villanova, Drexel and Rutgers universities. The capsule design is one of the finalists in a competition sponsored by NASA.
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary moving further into Montco
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, which has been operating from its Wynnewood campus since 1871, plans to move into new facilities at Gwynedd Mercy University by the 2024-25 academic year. Photo credit David Madden/KYW Newsradio By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio 3 hours ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is picking up stakes and relocating further into the Montgomery County suburbs.
Hitting the road after a year at home? Give your car a check-up before you go
By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — People have been using their vehicles far less during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the arrival of warmer weather, more people are starting to head back out onto the highways. But before you join them, AAA Mid-Atlantic says you should make sure your car is road-ready.
New database lets users rate conditions along Delaware River
A section of the Neshaminy Creek in Bucks County is one of the waterways monitored by the Delaware River Basin Commission’s Rate Your Waters program. Photo credit Delaware River Basin Commission By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio 11 hours ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The Delaware River Basin Commission has introduced an online crowd-sourcing effort to keep an eye on conditions along creeks, streams and rivers in the region.
Renewing license or registration online? PennDOT advises caution
An outdated registration sticker on a Pennsylvania license plate. Photo credit Ben Hasty/MediaNews Group/Reading Eagle via Getty Images By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio 13 hours ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — PennDOT has issued a warning for people renewing their vehicle registration or driver’s license online: Some third-party websites are deceiving customers and charging them fees that the state doesn’t actually assess.
Pennsylvania congressional allies seek more aid to combat spotted lanternfly
A spotted lanternfly. Photo credit Cwieders/Getty Images By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio 4 hours ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — With the imminent return of the spotted lanternfly to the region, two area congressional representatives are urging the nation’s agriculture secretary to support more federal help to combat the invasive pests. Bucks County Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and Chester County Democratic Rep.
Pa. woodlands steward says humans pose greatest threat in wildfire season
The secretary of the Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says human activity plays the biggest role in igniting fires. Photo credit Eric Walter/KYW Newsradio By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio 2 hours ago HARRISBURG (KYW Newsradio) — A Pennsylvania official who manages the state’s forests and state parks is sounding a warning about the increased threat of wildfires at this time of year.
FEMA opens application window for COVID-19 funeral aid
75756A5E-120A-4932-810C-2FD980DB785E By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio 35 minutes ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The federal government opened the window on Monday for applications from family members to cover the funeral expenses of people who died of COVID-19. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will pay up to $9,000 for individual funerals and up to $35,500 for multiple funerals for people from the same household.
Bryn Mawr Film Institute reopens, resumes weekend schedule
The Bryn Mawr Film Institute is reopening its doors and resuming its weekend schedule, after the pandemic forced it to close for over a year. Photo credit Bryn Mawr Film Institute By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio 6 hours ago BRYN MAWR, Pa. (KYW Newsradio) — A Bryn Mawr entertainment landmark — shuttered in March 2020 by the pandemic — is reopening its doors for weekend movies. Samuel Scott, executive director of the member-supported Bryn Mawr Film Institute, said timing is everything.
PennDOT activates network of variable speed warning signs on Schuylkill Expressway
PennDOT activated a new electronic speed control and driver warning network along a 14-mile stretch of the Schuylkill Expressway, which displays warnings about accidents and slowdowns on the busy highway. Photo credit PennDOT By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio 12 hours ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — PennDOT activated a new electronic speed control and driver warning network on Thursday along a 14-mile stretch of the Schuylkill Expressway.
Amended regulations require Pa. highway drivers to 'Move Over, Slow Down'
New rules will require Pennsylvania drivers to slow down to avoid any activity they encounter on highways. Photo credit iStock/Getty Images Plus By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio April 6, 2021 04/06/2021 2:18 pm PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Changes are coming to highway safety regulations that will affect what drivers must do when they encounter incidents on Pennsylvania roads. Existing rules require drivers to safely steer clear.
Edgemont Avenue Bridge closure in Chester to reroute drivers until September
By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio 8 minutes ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Drivers who use the Edgemont Avenue Bridge to cross over I-95 in Chester, Pa., will have to find another route through this spring and summer. The bridge, closing on Monday for repairs, carries some 9,000 drivers daily on Route 352 over the interstate. It needs a lot of work, according to Brad Rudolph, PennDOT deputy communications director.
Villanova professor contributes to discovery of black hole's behavior
More than 300 worldwide users of the Event Horizon Telescope, including Villanova University assistant professor Dr. Joey Neilsen, were able to determine the true nature of the M87 Black Hole through coordinated observation.
SEPTA to stop taking paper tickets Friday for regional rail rides
By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio 4 hours ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Beginning Friday, SEPTA will no longer accept paper tickets on its regional rail lines. SEPTA stopped selling the 10-ticket paper strips last October. They told riders they would have to prepare for using the SEPTA Key card to pay train fare. "Many people had already started switching over to the Key," SEPTA Chief Press Officer Andrew Busch explained.
State parks to reopen visitor centers, museums, indoor exhibits with occupancy restrictions
By Mark Abrams, KYW Newsradio 4 hours ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Starting Sunday, visitor centers, museums and indoor exhibit areas will reopen to the public across all Pennsylvania state parks, which have been shuttered for a year by coronavirus restrictions. Cindy Adams Dunn, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, said Gov.
Pa. House considers bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The "Zeitfeld" (Time Field) clock installation by Klaus Rinke is seen at the entrance of the Suedpark, on March 29, 2021, in Dusseldorf, Germany. On March 31, most European countries will move into daylight saving time. This could be one of the last such changes, since the European Parliament supported a proposal this week to end the practice after 2021.
Start of trout season in southeastern Pennsylvania delayed a week
Nicholas Northrup, 18, fishes for trout on April 22, 2020, at Lake Pleasant in Venango Township. For 2021, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has again decided on a single statewide trout opening day due to the ongoing pandemic. In the past, there had been two separate openers for different regions of the state.
Pandemic putting charitable missions of Pa. VFW posts at risk
By Mark Abrams KYW Newsradio an hour ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania are becoming another casualty of COVID-19. Ron Peters, commander of the VFW Department of Pennsylvania, said coronavirus lockdowns put many VFW posts in financial jeopardy, unable to meet their fraternal and charitable missions.
Pa. plugs into 15-year solar contract to power state facilities
The commonwealth of Pennsylvania has signed a 15-year deal to buy solar power to cover about 50% of electricity needs at state facilities starting in 2023. Photo credit iStock/Getty Images Plus By Mark Abrams KYW Newsradio 2 hours ago HARRISBURG (KYW Newsradio) — The commonwealth of Pennsylvania has signed a 15-year deal to buy solar power to cover about 50% of electricity needs at state facilities starting in 2023. Gov.
Route 1 widening project in Bucks County begins next phase
Photo credit PennDOT By Mark Abrams KYW Newsradio 3 hours ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — PennDOT is launching the second phase of a major reconstruction project along Route 1 in Bucks County that will last for the next few years. Starting Monday night, crews will begin setting up the work pattern with barriers on northbound and southbound Route 1 between the Neshaminy and Penndel/Business U.S. 1 exits.
Delaware River Sojourn is on for summer – but a little later than normal
Kayakers participating in the Delaware River Sojourn. The event was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, but will return in August. Photo credit Delaware River Sojourn By Mark Abrams KYW Newsradio an hour ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The annual Delaware River Sojourn – canceled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic – is returning this summer. But it will be held later than usual.
FEMA to help pay for funerals of COVID-19 victims
By Mark Abrams KYW Newsradio an hour ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it will help pay funeral expenses for families of those who died of COVID-19. The agency, whose mission is responding to disasters, got an allocation under the American Rescue Plan Act to provide the financial aid. George Kelder, CEO of the New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association, said the funds would go directly to a surviving family member.
After acquisition, WSFS to keep some Bryn Mawr Trust branches
Delaware-based WSFS Bank plans to buy the iconic Bryn Mawr Trust for $1 billion. Photo credit iStock/Getty Images Plus By Mark Abrams KYW Newsradio an hour ago PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The Philadelphia region’s local banking world got an economic jolt with the recent news of WSFS Bank’s plans to buy the iconic Bryn Mawr Trust for $1 billion. Regulatory and shareholder approval of the deal is expected by the early part of the fourth quarter of this year.
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