The Greensill paradox
by Reformed Banker , Strategic Management, The Bank
Takeaways for corporate treasurers from the Greensill debacle
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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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.
Global trade in services to increase by US$2 trillion over the next five years
by Ben Poole
A report by Western Union and Oxford Economics sees cross-border trade in services rising by 31% to US$8 trillion by 2025.
The US$1 trillion cost of remaking supply chains
by Ben Poole
A report from Bank of America Research finds the cost of reshoring supply chains to be significant but not prohibitive.
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.
ICC Trade Register – market trends in trade finance from COVID-19 and beyond
by David Bischof , Deputy Director, Finance for Development, International Chamber of Commerce
The ICC Trade Register shows that that trade finance products present banks with exceptionally low levels of credit risk
Contour partners with essDOCS on trade finance
by Ben Poole
The integration follows the successful Rio Tinto and Baosteel transaction.
Sustainable borrowing base facility seeks to enhance food supply chains
by Ben Poole
Rabobank and FMO have committed to the facility to support Agrocorp during volatile times.
ITFA’s digital trade initiative scores first success
by Ben Poole
The China Systems and Enigio integration digitises trade document flows.
Severe lack of due diligence on business supply chains exposed
by Ben Poole
Refinitiv research shows 43% of third-party relationships are not subject to any form of due diligence checks.
Deutsche Bank goes back to basics with new Guide to Trade Finance
by Jack Large
Deutsche Bank has released its Guide to Trade Finance, outlining the fundamental practices and rules critical to the trade finance
Digital trade finance hits new milestones
by Ben Poole
Baosteel and Rio Tinto complete first deal on Contour, while Traydstream integrates with Finacle TradeConnect.
Ethical Payments Foundation targets silo thinking
by Jack Large
EPF aims to join up the silos of disconnected expertise for emerging countries
83% of UK, US and Chinese firms considering alternative trade finance providers
by Ben Poole
Firms are looking for providers that can arrange access to faster and more agile funding to help navigate the effects of COVID-19.
Trade set to plunge as COVID-19 upends global economy
by Ben Poole
Global trade is expected to fall by between 13-32% in 2020 as the COVID 19 pandemic disrupts normal economic activity.
CTMcast - 2 April 2020: Review of COVID-19 crisis and other posts
by Jack Large
Jack and Ben reviewed last two week’s stories