EU27, Bank of England and FCA planning for ‘no deal’ Brexit
by Bija Knowles
Statements from EU member states as well as the UK's financial regulators show they are preparing for a hard Brexit
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…
Read moreMitigram online platform for funding & hedging trade risk improves whole process
by Jack Large
Bring it all together to efficiently manage your trade finance while increasing transparency, cutting costs and prices
Canada and EU to bear brunt of US trade wars
by Bija Knowles
A study by KPMG shows how Canada, Australia, the UK and the EU will be affected by US protectionist policies if countries respond by raising tariffs on imported goods
Tepid reception for UK’s post-Brexit trade policies
by Bija Knowles
As the next round of Brexit talks resume in Brussels today, businesses and the trade industry have been digesting the contents of the UK's post-Brexit trade strategy, set out in parliament this week
The Brexit effect on cross-channel supply chains
by Bija Knowles
The UK's decision to leave the EU is already affecting procurement and supply chains. Businesses are seeking to limit damage any way they can
The cost advantage when supply chains get shorter
by Kylene Casanova
Being able to respond quickly to changing markets and cutting logistics costs in the supply chain has become a key consideration for companies who are keeping their supply chains short
Future of trade: transformation through disruptive technologies AND agility
by Kylene Casanova
TradeIX trade finance block chain platform and predictive ordering solutions combined with flexible supply chains
“Amateurs talk strategy. Professionals talk logistics.” Napoleon
by Kylene Casanova
Supply-chain managers need a new focus: move from cutting costs to enabling brand new processes and making corporations more connected and agile to create value across the entire enterprise
16 financial institutions join global platform for trade finance risk distribution
by Kylene Casanova
Singapore becoming centre of trade initiatives as CCRManager announce launch of new electronic platform
79% of corporates: winning new business has priority over any breach of regulations
by Kylene Casanova
Thomson Reuters survey on the level of company risk from third party suppliers reveals disturbing stats for the USA including belief that “unlikely to be prosecuted if we breach regulations”
Downward insolvency trend coming to end, predict Euler Hermes trade credit insurer
by Kylene Casanova
Companies are more vulnerable to external shocks. Bankruptcies are on the rise in Asia Pacific and the Americas; Europe’s improvement is fading. Worldwide insolvencies are expected to rise by +1% in 2017
Future of e-commerce: full KYC using biometric tokenization to keep data safe
by Kylene Casanova
Security and identity verification trends show that will need MFA + digitised KYC + trust and ID being fully digital for effective e-commerce
2017 VAT changes - are you affected?
by Kylene Casanova
Meridian’s report on the EC proposal for VAT exemptions for large transactions by firms
2016 Review - July
by Kylene Casanova
KYC services expand to include due diligence across all regulations and regions; BEPS; Capital in the supply chain; Brexit; Understanding and minimising the impact on suppliers of extended payment terms
How blockchain could help supply chain dispute resolution
by Kylene Casanova
Forbes reports on IBM's progress in harnessing distributed ledger technology (DLT) to enable companies to communicate safely and immediately to resolve trade disputes.
Counterparty risk and non-payment is main credit worry for treasurers
by Kylene Casanova
Counterparty risk is a top concern for treasurers and one major problem is concentrated exposure to a small number of businesses.
Getting rid of paper on the rocky road to digitisation of trade and commerce
by Kylene Casanova
essDocs show how paperless trade is not a dream, it just requires persistence, innovation and flexibility
3 most exciting innovations using blockchain in trade finance
by Kylene Casanova
Trade finance is one of the areas of global finance that is going to be fundamentally altered by blockchain. These are three initiatives that everyone in keeping a close eye on.
Default on export invoices increased by 19% in Eastern Europe
by Kylene Casanova
Trade credit risk from foreign late payment on the rise in Eastern Europe, Atradius survey reveals
KPMG launches data resource to pre-empt third-party disruption
by Kylene Casanova
KPMG has launched its 'Third Party Intelligence' system, a digital data resource on third-party suppliers for companies.
Global trade growth slumps in 2015 but upswing expected in 2016
by Kylene Casanova
A report from HSBC notes that a downturn in global trade in 2015 has subdued growth to levels not seen since 2009 but predicts a cyclical return to more robust growth in 2016.
Tradeshift provides window into the supply chain
by Kylene Casanova
Tradeshift Risk, a platform that works a lot like LinkedIn, provides data from internal and external sources on suppliers in the supply chain, helping companies keep an eye on their counterparties.
Paper examines strategic importance of collateral management
by Kylene Casanova
A report looks at the changes taking place in the financial markets since the global financial crisis and how this is having a profound effect on how collateral is used and managed.
Letters of credit alive and well as global trade risks increase
by Kylene Casanova
The annual International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) global survey on trade finance has painted an intriguing picture of positive market trends that bely increasing global business risks.