Citi harness AI for trade finance compliance
by Graham Buck
The group is working with EY and SAS to develop a risk analytics scoring engine based on artificial intelligence.
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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 & FSC Management
Partnership promises world’s first digital trade database
by Graham Buck
Coriolis Technologies and the Global Trade Professionals Alliance will focus initially on developing data for the Asia Pacific region.
HSBC and Walmart launch green finance initiative
by Graham Buck
The US retail giant is joining with the bank to target carbon cuts in its supply chain.
Ernst & Young steps up commitment to blockchain
by Graham Buck
The Big Four auditing group is encouraging corporate clients to adopt and launching free software to help them.
Massive trade finance funding gap ‘stunts economic growth’
by Graham Buck
The estimated $1.5 trillion deficit affects development, investment flows and financial inclusion, says BNY Mellon.
India’s Tata settles securities using blockchain
by Graham Buck
Tata Consultancy Services completed a blockchain pilot to create a set of cross-border securities on its BaNCS network
Coriolis and INTIX pool resources on trade finance data
by Graham Buck
The two companies say their partnership will provide banks with deep insights on global trade flows and finance data.
Swift to call time in 2020 on TSU
by Graham Buck
The trade services utility introduced in 2007 is set to be switched off in December next year.
Global risk assessment predicts more geopolitical tensions and protectionism
by Graham Buck
Multinationals must contend with growing geopolitical tensions, protectionism and trade disputes, warns Marsh.
EU seeking accelerated adoption of TIPS
by Graham Buck
The European Commission wants more banks to adopt its TARGET instant payment settlement system.
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
Mercedes-Benz warms to blockchain technology
by Graham Buck
The German carmaker aims to improve transparency and sustainability in complex supply chains.
Accenture partners with Mastercard, Amazon on ‘circular’ supply chains
by Graham Buck
The group will use the technology to promote sustainability in the supply chain.
Stopping late payments: do you really care?
by Jack Large
Brexit and the looming global financial crisis make it vital to pay SMEs on time
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.
Debunking AI and machine learning myths
by Jack Large
Gartner and Chris Skinner analyse what is really going on
Engaging suppliers on sustainability works – and saves billions
by Bija Knowles
115 companies requested environmental data from 5,500 key suppliers – with huge emissions reductions and cost savings of $19.3 billion
Supply chain finance options and opportunities
by Jack Large
C2FO provides its working capital strategy for Air France
What is driver-based planning and how did it help Coca-Cola?
by Bija Knowles
How a project to improve supply chain processes led to leaner finance, automated planning and optimised reporting
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
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
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