Citi’s predictions and plans for trade finance
by Jack Large
Trade finance automation being driven by customer needs & technology. At their Trade Finance Briefing Citi spelt out what is happening
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Background
Trade financing is available for buyers and suppliers in all the phases and processes in the supply chain as the figure below shows: Financing the Supply Chain Source: Paul Robinson, HSBC There are two types of trade finance: supplier-centric and buyer-centric. Supplier-Centric Finance The main types… Read more about Trade Finance
Export finance set for boost as ECB winds down quantitative easing
by Eriks Atvars, Global Head of Structured Trade & Export Finance, UniCredit Bank
Having coasted slightly since of 2015, market for structured trade & export finance is poised for growth, following a strong 2018
Warning of higher derivatives trading costs
by Graham Buck
Costs could nearly double as markets brace for increased volatility, warns analytics firm OpenGamma.
Stopping late payments: do you really care?
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Brexit and the looming global financial crisis make it vital to pay SMEs on time
Sluggish global economy poses trade finance risks
by Graham Buck
All signs point to slowing economic growth and the surrounding uncertainty poses risks for trade finance says Atradius.
Blockchain-based trade finance platform TradeAssets goes live with 25 banks
by Graham Buck
TradeAssets, the UAE's first blockchain-powered e-marketplace for trade finance assets, went live earlier this month.
Credendo innovation lab targets trade credit insurance
by Graham Buck
Area42 has bases in Brussels and Paris and aims to “recode” trade credit insurance and related products for the digital era.
Supply chain finance options and opportunities
by Jack Large
C2FO provides its working capital strategy for Air France
Trade benefits of BPO for corporates
by Bija Knowles
What will boost adoption of Bank Payment Obligation and what are the benefits for corporates and supply chain finance?
The business case for investing in global trade automation
by Bija Knowles
Why companies should invest in automating global trade and how to convince senior executives of the benefits
Elcom e-Procurement and eFunding: unique solutions for your supply chain
by Jack Large
Large businesses should consider “Sustainable Procurement” and opportunities on the sales and purchase sides of their supply chain
Trade platforms wars; Swift TSU service future: RMB progress
by Jack Large
LBBW joins Marco Polo; Swift ponders new partners for their TSU service; RMB drops to 6th
New trade finance deals and developments at SIBOS
by Jack Large
Voltron on R3 formal launch; Commerzbank improve trade finance processing; PrimeRevenue new comprehensive reseller programme for banks
Trade finance network options increasing and overlapping
by Jack Large
Trade Information Network launched by seven banks to transform trade finance
Mitigram 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
Blockchain in corporate banking: still early days
by Jack Large
Celent Report shows early signs are positive, but much to do in cross-border payments, trade finance and syndicated lending
New initiative on trade platforms incompatibility coming ..... but will take time
by Jack Large
Block chain system platforms are working on agreements and standards to allow them to communicate
Battle of trade finance blockchain platforms hots up BUT…
by Jack Large
Trade finance platform expansion continues with each bidding for new members, but can they talk to each other?
Blockchain platforms to dominate international trade?
by CTMfile
Marco Polo and we.trade platforms are powered by Blockchain Technology and first bank joins both
Significantly reduced financial risk from cross border trade
by CTMfile
Nordea’s co-developed blockchain platform we.trade is now live with customers completing their first trades
PwC and Previse team up to accelerate roll out of cash-on-delivery for suppliers
by Jack Large
Implementation is essential step in delivering new business to business payment model
Finance industry spends $1.7 billion a year on DLT
by Bija Knowles
The financial services industry is gearing up to start rolling out blockchain-based commercial products
Simpler regulation needed for widespread blockchain adoption
by Bija Knowles
Sixty per cent of business professionals think the finance industry will gradually adopt blockchain technology within the next year – but complex regulation is a major obstacle
Natixis joins Marco Polo, the Trade Finance Network powered by blockchain
by Jack Large
TradeIX’s rapid progress in rewiring global trade continues