Five things to consider when accounting for supply chain finance
by Tim Nicolle , Founder & CEO, PrimaDollar
SCF programs are under fire. Is it short term debt or trade credit?
Financial Supply Chain Platforms
Background
The trade and financial supply chain platforms provide the linkage between the buyer and their suppliers. The four types of platform have very different focus and coverage of the basic functions in…
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Tata Consumer Products digitally transforms supply chain
by Ben Poole
The company aims to improve planning capabilities with Blue Yonder utilising Microsoft Azure and teaming with Accenture on implementation.
The Greensill paradox
by Reformed Banker , Strategic Management, The Bank
Takeaways for corporate treasurers from the Greensill debacle
Supply chain finance world rocked by Greensill woes
by Ben Poole
Credit Suisse has suspended two supply chain finance subfunds linked to the firm, while GAM Investments ends a 5-year partnership by closing a fund.
On the eighth day of Christmas my Supply Chain guru gave me tips on how to:
by Jack Large
Improve financing support for all types of suppliers in your supply chain by:
Digitising Indian treasury and trade services
by Ben Poole
As a report shows the country's trade infrastructure is transforming, Icici Bank has set up a platform for foreign companies expanding to India.
Will a new breed of fintech trade finance products take over from the tried and tested LC?
by Tim Nicolle , Founder & CEO, PrimaDollar
Are Letters of Credit days numbered as new platforms takeover?
Digitisation in focus at Sibos
by Ben Poole
A new online instalment of the financial services conference explored how automation has helped global trade survive and thrive during the pandemic.
HSBC becomes Contour’s first production member
by Ben Poole
The digital trade finance network also recently signed a partnership with WAVE BL.
How to survive and prosper in today’s cash and treasury management environment
by Jack Large
Kyriba's virtual event covered the essentials: Active Liquidity Management plus centralise, and integrate
Prominent corporates score innovative bank support
by Ben Poole
Both Unilever and BASF have broken ground on services from banking partners that will support their treasury operations.
Kyriba virtual event showcases treasury case studies
by Ben Poole
The Kyriba Global Summit, which starts next week, will be covering liquidity, payments, FX, supply chain finance, and much more.
CTMcast – 30 October 2020: Global trade and supply chain trade finance, and digital consumer landscape
by Jack Large
October 30 CTMcast focuses on Global Trade dynamics and Trade finance
BBVA launches supply chain finance solution in its main markets
by Ben Poole
The tool is designed to help corporates to centralise their payments management.
R3 makes inroads in digital trade
by Ben Poole
The enterprise blockchain operator has acquired an electronic Bill of Lading solution and partnered on a payments and financing supply chain network.
Closing the trade finance gap is essential for global trade
by Nils Behling , Co-Founder and CFO , Tradeteq
Lack of easily available and effective trade finance distribution is a major hidden problem in global trade
Can large corporates survive localisation?
by Ben Poole
A report from Deutsche Bank explores how the deglobalisation movement might impact the worldwide supply chains of big companies.
Digital trade finance tools continue to multiply
by Ben Poole
Oracle and Mitigram are the latest vendors to offer solutions aimed at optimising the corporate supply chain.
CTMcast – 1 October 2020: Goldman Sachs transaction banking; improving global services; cash flow forecasting; corporate treasury outsourcing
by Jack Large
Jack and Ben review the key posts from the last two weeks on CTMfile
Ant Group enters the blockchain-based global trade platform arena
by Ben Poole
The Chinese tech company has launched Trusple, partnering with a number of global banks.
PrimaDollar signings show the beginnings of export finance revolution
by Jack Large
Eight banking groups in Bangladesh sign onto PrimaDollar platform as banks and exporters react to COVID-19 impact
Rio Tinto and Guangxi Shenglong Metallurgical complete transaction on Contour
by Ben Poole
With this transaction, Guangxi Shenglong Metallurgical has joined the blockchain network for trade finance as a new buyer.
Trade’s vital balancing act
by Carl Wegner , CEO, Contour
Remaining neutral whilst giving equal access to trade documentation
Barclaycard attempts to redefine supply chain payments for businesses
by Ben Poole
Barclaycard Payment Intelligence uses data analytics to provide a detailed picture of corporate supply chains.