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.
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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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.
How Coca-Cola Bottling is putting suppliers on the blockchain
by Ben Poole
Coke One North America has launched a project with Provide and Unibright to establish a Coca-Cola Bottling Harbor on the blockchain for its suppliers.
Contour partners with essDOCS on trade finance
by Ben Poole
The integration follows the successful Rio Tinto and Baosteel transaction.
Trade consortia continue momentum
by Ben Poole
Marco Polo sees first Turkish-German trade finance transaction, as Contour hires former HSBC blockchain exec.
‘A guide to trade finance’ and why documentary credits are still around
by Jack Large
Deutsche Bank’s Clarissa Dann and Dave Meynell from TradeLC Advisory review their ‘A guide to trade finance’ and why doc credits are still around
ITFA’s digital trade initiative scores first success
by Ben Poole
The China Systems and Enigio integration digitises trade document flows.
Blockchain principles launched to preserve and protect user rights
by Ben Poole
The World Economic Forum has put forward 16 user rights that represent its foundational values for a decentralised future.
More traction for trade digitisation
by Ben Poole
On the vendor side, both Bolero and China Systems have highlighted the increasing digitisation that is flourishing in the trade space.
Can the pandemic be a catalyst for global trade digitisation?
by Ben Poole
Temporary concessions to digital trade instruments during the pandemic offer a tantalising glimpse at what could be.
Digital trade finance hits new milestones
by Ben Poole
Baosteel and Rio Tinto complete first deal on Contour, while Traydstream integrates with Finacle TradeConnect.
Industry roundup: 11 May 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief covering supply chain finance, digital payments, invoice payments and more.
CTMcast - 7 May 2020: State of corporate treasury, Ethical Payments Forum, & treasury systems future
by Jack Large
Jack, Ben and Paul Stheeman review CTMfile’s posts over the last week
Industry roundup: 30 April 2020
by Ben Poole
News in brief from BankiFi, Refinitiv, and Schneider.
Digital banking channels embraced by corporates
by Ben Poole
Digital channels, whether for account opening, trade financing or supplier onboarding, are increasingly essential.