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.
Trade Finance
Background
Trade finance helps to make international supply chains work smoothly and efficiently. Finance costs in the supply chain can be material. As a general principle, supply chains are most efficient when…
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Contour launches domestic LC for Bangladesh businesses
by Ben Poole
The platform aims to onboard over 50 corporates, supported by Bangladeshi and international banks, in next six months.
Two live transactions boost Marco Polo’s digital trade finance network
by Ben Poole
Commerzbank successfully executed the transactions to secure payments for commercial transactions based on blockchain technology.
African trade finance saw US$5bn in portfolio outflows when COVID hit
by Ben Poole
A report from the African Export-Import Bank and partners notes that despite the outflows, opportunities exist.
Five things to consider when accounting for supply chain finance
by Tim Nicolle , Founder & CEO, PrimaDollar
SCF programs are under fire. Is it short term debt or trade credit?
Digitising Islamic trade finance
by Ben Poole
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation recently conducted its first transaction with partners on Bolero’s trade finance platform.
The Greensill paradox
by Reformed Banker , Strategic Management, The Bank
Takeaways for corporate treasurers from the Greensill debacle
Corporate bank priorities shaped by digitisation and fintech collaboration
by Ben Poole
Finastra research outlines the changing focus for corporate banks, away from the traditional ‘relationship builder’ approach of client management.
Does supply chain finance work for international supply chains?
by Tim Nicolle , Founder & CEO, PrimaDollar
Most SCF programs fail to provide a solution for international suppliers. Why is this and what’s the answer?
On the eighth day of Christmas my Supply Chain guru gave me tips on how to:
by Jack Large
Improve financing support for all types of suppliers in your supply chain by:
Digitising Indian treasury and trade services
by Ben Poole
As a report shows the country's trade infrastructure is transforming, Icici Bank has set up a platform for foreign companies expanding to India.
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.
HSBC becomes Contour’s first production member
by Ben Poole
The digital trade finance network also recently signed a partnership with WAVE BL.
American Express adds to supply chain solution for large US corporates
by Ben Poole
The firm's Early Pay solution now includes digital payment features designed to help businesses save time, money and maximise cash flow.
In the age of APPs, do we need RfPs anymore?
by Jack Large
Does the low cost and ease of implementation of today’s corporate treasury APPS remove the need for lengthy Request-for-Proposals?
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
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.
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
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
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.
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