Marco Polo Network and Logwin execute a real-time trade transaction for the first time
by Jack Large
Blockchain based trading platforms are making progress
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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 the Physical Supply Chain (PSC). Types of Trade / Supply Chain Platforms and Networks Source: J&W Associates… Read more about Financial Supply Chain Platforms
Sberbank moves LC business online
by Ben Poole
With the service, clients can conduct all LC operations online.
ASB Bank takes stake in supply chain technology company TradeWindow
by Ben Poole
Funding fast-tracks launch of company focusing on distributed ledger technology trading product.
Standard Chartered completes cross-border LC blockchain transaction with PTT Group
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The transaction is the first cross-border letter of credit issued over the Voltron blockchain platform in the oil industry.
Corporates collaborate with IBM and Chainyard on supply chain blockchain network
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Anheuser-Busch InBev, Cisco, GlaxoSmithKline, Lenovo, Nokia, Schneider Electric and Vodafone participating in the network.
Europe move on deforestation may impact on supply chains
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The European Commission has signalled action to protect and restore the world’s forests, which are home to 80% of biodiversity on land
Apple supplier IQE explores new Asian supply chains
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The chipmaker says that its supply chains worldwide have been reviewed in response to escalating US-China trade tensions
China’s regulator targets supply chain finance fraud
by Graham Buck
Recent cases involving allegations of fraud have persuaded the CBIRC that tighter controls are needed
KPMG partners on blockchain for telecom settlements
by Graham Buck
The Big Four accounting firm is pooling resources with a trio of tech giants, TOMIA, Microsoft and R3, on the initiative
China’s Tencent moves further into supply chain finance
by Graham Buck
The internet-based tech and investment giant promises to lower costs for suppliers after completing its first transaction last month
Nestle trials public blockchain for dairy supply chain
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The Swiss group, which has already experimented with the technology, is aiming for even greater transparency
Five more banks and financial institutions join Trade Finance Distribution initiative
by Jack Large
Shows growing demand for buying and selling trade finance assets
Banks to gain access to Demica trade finance platform
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The trade and receivables finance specialist’s solutions were previously only available through the company’s internal systems
HSBC executes innovatory dual platform blockchain transaction
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Complementary distributed ledger networks brought together for the first time in the Middle East connect Hong Kong and the UAE
Moscow blockchain start-up launches supply chain finance platform
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Russian fintech start-up Factorin has piloted the platform for six months and plans to move into the European Union
Target joins US retail giants exploring blockchain
by Graham Buck
For nearly a year, the Minnesota-based group has quietly worked on a blockchain-powered solution for supply chain management.
Walmart signs up for blockchain to track pharmaceuticals
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MediLedger’s aim is to establish an “open and decentralised network for the pharmaceutical supply chain.”
More shipping companies join IBM-Maersk blockchain consortium
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The TradeLens initiative unveiled last August has recruited two new major names from the shipping industry to the platform.
JDA and KPMG survey finds AI is the most impactful supply chain technology
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Survey reveals real-time visibility is driving digital supply chain investments enabled by AI, ML and cognitive analytics
Starbucks brews up blockchain solutions
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The coffee chain is working with Microsoft to give consumers more information on each stage of its supply chain.
Amazon joins the blockchain party
by Graham Buck
Amazon Web Services has released Amazon Managed Blockchain, a fully-managed Hyperledger Fabric service first announced in November.
CGI to develop HSBC’s trade finance technology platform
by Graham Buck
The bank will use the IT consultancy’s Trade360 global trade finance solution.
Walmart creates own supply chain for beef
by Graham Buck
The US supermarket group is working with cattle producers and processors to develop its own supply chain for Angus beef.
Marco Polo blockchain trade adds new members
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BayernLB, Helaba and S-Servicepartner become new members as the global trade finance network expands