McDonald’s makes its Russia exit final – Industry roundup: 17 May
by Graham Buck
El Salvador hosts crypto convention; Carbonplace and Visa form partnership; Absa Bank smartcard for Kenya's doctors; Contour and TradeLens eBLs link
Trade & Counterparty Risk Mitigation
Background
There are many different types of risk arising from International Trade. There is also a wide range of solutions available to mitigate these risks, see Figure. Financial Risks Arising from…
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Citi CEO foresees global schism – Industry roundup: 3 May
by Graham Buck
Australia lifts interest rate; Boom times ahead for NFTs; UK corporate agenda embraces ESG; US$1m boost for real-time payments
Sanctions sink trade finance bank ATB – Industry roundup: 28 April
by Graham Buck
Trio partner on cross-border payments; The CAR legalises Bitcoin; Brazil instant payments gain traction; Alibaba joins Low Carbon Patent Pledge
Industry roundup: 19 April
by Graham Buck
India’s payment industry trends; RBI assesses Indian economy; Brazil ready to pilot CBDC; War increases commodity trade exposures
Industry roundup: 10 March
by Graham Buck
Airlines’ hedging offsets oil price spike; US corporates’ Russia exposure assessed; London-listed Russian companies; Biden authorises crypto review
Industry roundup: 8 March
by Graham Buck
Procure4Peace formed to assist Ukraine; Building materials shortage to intensify; Shell joins Russia exodus; Supply Chain Catalyst tool launched
Industry roundup: 3 March
by Graham Buck
Russia exodus tests fund managers; VTB commodities unit winds down; IMF paper examines cash management capacity; China overhauls supply chain finance
Industry roundup: 15 February
by Graham Buck
NatWest offers green loans; HSBC, Syngenta use TradeLens for shipment; Saudi boost for going green; EMQ augments Asia real-time payments
Industry roundup 25 January
by Graham Buck
Russia renews crypto crackdown; Software supply chain attacks rise; BNP Paribas and Apollo form supply chain unit; Moss to use funding for expansion
Signs grow of lengthy supply chain crisis
by Graham Buck
As some constrictions ease, analysts warn that others are just starting with few signs of relief before 2024
Industry roundup: 1 November
by Jack Large
AMEX business account; CDCS coverage and concerns grow; New tax rules; Commerzbank joins Tradeteq
APAC supply chain managers heavily investing in digitisation
by Ben Poole
An EIU report has found that Asia Pacific supply chains remain resilient, but COVID-19 has caused a broader rethink.
SCF is alive and kicking – even after Greensill
by Jack Large
But after the debacle, vital issues remain
Standard Chartered launches sustainable supply chain benchmarking tool
by Ben Poole
The online tool allows companies to compare their performance with peers on key sustainability and resilience indicators.
The Greensill paradox
by Reformed Banker , Strategic Management, The Bank
Takeaways for corporate treasurers from the Greensill debacle
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.
UK firms grapple with Brexit trade reality
by Ben Poole
With the Brexit transition period ending in 23 days, research from both Lloyds Bank and HSBC explores the trade prospects for UK corporates.
Ten Spanish companies partner on digital identity project
by Ben Poole
Blockchain-based Project Dalion has completed its concept test, and the second phase of the project begins this month.
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
Supply chain trade finance: the next big thing
by Tim Nicolle , Founder & CEO, PrimaDollar
At last, a viable and simple enterprise solution that gets early payment out to ALL SUPPLIERS in the international supply chain
BondEvalue gets approval to operate blockchain-based bond exchange in Singapore
by Ben Poole
The approval comes as MAS looks to crack down on paper-based trade instruments.
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.
Protectionism could cost the global economy US$10 trillion in trade by 2025
by Ben Poole
A BCG/HSBC report shows high tariffs and trade restrictions could slow economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.