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
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 moreKPMG 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.
Companies must wake up to risk of third party non-compliance
by Kylene Casanova
Auditing third parties for compliance is the number one anti-bribery and corruption challenge for corporates, according to the Global Anti-Bribery and Corruption Survey 2015, by KPMG.
The ultimate guide to supplier financing
by Kylene Casanova
Financing to ensure a sufficient cash supply is fundamental for every business. This guide looks at the development of financing techniques and how to find the ideal solution.
Market adoption of BPO is progressing slowly with 16 banks and 45 corporates live
by Kylene Casanova
Progress report shows that SWIFT are having to keep up the pressure on banks and corporates to adopt Bank Payment Obligation standards and processes
BPO adoption is growing (very) steadily, so what is holding it back?
by Kylene Casanova
Today more than 30 corporates and 12 banking groups are live on TSU/BPO, with 58 banking groups in process of adopting BPO
McKinsey: flows in digital age have created tightly interconnected global economy
by Kylene Casanova
Connectedness and digitization are transforming and enriching all flows, global flows are broadening and deepening as emerging economies join in, and opening up opportunities for all
Fitch Ratings launches “Ratings Navigator”- A visual overview of a bank’s rating
by Kylene Casanova
Factors behind the rating including a robust peer comparison that enhances the value of the ratings and research
Regulations force banks to distribute trade assets to global investors
by Kylene Casanova
BofA Merrill GTS pioneers trade risk distribution dialogue in Asia Pacific
OECD issues first draft of action plan on transfer pricing
by Kylene Casanova
Corporates comments and input requested on new guidance on transfer pricing documentation rules
Transparent market-driven credit risk & funding rate benchmark of European banks
by Kylene Casanova
Bloomberg European Banks Funding Margin Index launched
Case Study: Managing Brazilian Sovereign Risk
by Kylene Casanova
Paul Boodee describes, in the July/Agust edition of The Exchange, how Banco Toyota do Brasil ("BTB"), Toyota Financial Services' affiliate in Brazil managed their sovereign risk.
Trust Index benchmarks form Thomson Reuters launched. Will this replace CDS as indication of counter
by Kylene Casanova
When Thomson Reuters introduced (at the beginning of May) their Trust Index benchmark their opening paragraphs on their web-site went as follows :
AFP to provide counter-party risk data
by Kylene Casanova
AFP in partnership Thomson Reuters is to provide access to selected companies to evaluate their creditworthiness and to identify emerging trends in counterparty credit risk. AFP members can now
FiREapps and Hedge Trackers partner to offer best-in-class end-to-end foreign exchange exposure mana
by Kylene Casanova
After a successful test programme over the last few months with a select group of shared clients, FiREapps is announcing a brand new strategic partnership with HedgeTrackers, LLC. This new partnership will leverage
Thomson Reuters Eikon adds tropical weather insight and analytics for energy market professional
by Kylene Casanova
Thomson Reuters has added tropical weather insight and analytics to its flagship information desktop, Thomson Reuters Eikon, to help financial markets professionals better understand the influence weather may have u
JP Morgan Launches Eskrow Risk Mitigation Service in South Africa
by Kylene Casanova
Already a leading escrow provider in the United States and Europe, JP Morgan treasury services have launched new escrow services in South Africa to help clients mitigate counterparty risk.
How to spot when a critical supplier might be about to go under…
by Kylene Casanova
1. Talk to them All the time, not just once a quarter. You'll get a excellent feel for what is going on. Build good relationships and trust. Suppliers remember companies which have been good to them.
Really manage corporate credit risk - you cannot afford to wait
by Kylene Casanova
In an excellent presentation at the AFP's Annual Conference, in November 2011, on managing corporate credit risk, Phil Burch, CFO Nichols Brothers, Inc. and George Garner, President CrediPoint Software, showed the h