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.
Trade & FSC Management
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…
Read more
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.
Tata Consumer Products digitally transforms supply chain
by Ben Poole
The company aims to improve planning capabilities with Blue Yonder utilising Microsoft Azure and teaming with Accenture on implementation.
Supply chain finance world rocked by Greensill woes
by Ben Poole
Credit Suisse has suspended two supply chain finance subfunds linked to the firm, while GAM Investments ends a 5-year partnership by closing a fund.
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.
CTMfile’s Top 10 for 2020
by Ben Poole
Our top 10 most read articles for 2020 show what has been top of mind for treasurers in a turbulent year.
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.
Prominent corporates score innovative bank support
by Ben Poole
Both Unilever and BASF have broken ground on services from banking partners that will support their treasury operations.
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.
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
Can large corporates survive localisation?
by Ben Poole
A report from Deutsche Bank explores how the deglobalisation movement might impact the worldwide supply chains of big companies.
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.
Protectionism could cost the global economy US$10 trillion in trade by 2025
by Ben Poole
A BCG/HSBC report shows high tariffs and trade restrictions could slow economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
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
Rio Tinto and Guangxi Shenglong Metallurgical complete transaction on Contour
by Ben Poole
With this transaction, Guangxi Shenglong Metallurgical has joined the blockchain network for trade finance as a new buyer.
Deutsche Bank provides US$43m structured trade finance facility to CNTIC
by Ben Poole
The facility will be used to finance an electricity generation project in rural Myanmar.
Advisory group launched to prime trade finance for COVID-19 recovery
by Ben Poole
The ICC's Advisory Group on Trade Finance aims to support the role of trade financing in a post-pandemic economic recovery.
Corporates in Europe and Americas identify Asia Pacific as priority market for international expansion
by Ben Poole
Standard Chartered research reveals expansion into new markets remain key for CFOs and treasurers, with Asia Pacific ranked top.
Global trade in services to increase by US$2 trillion over the next five years
by Ben Poole
A report by Western Union and Oxford Economics sees cross-border trade in services rising by 31% to US$8 trillion by 2025.
The US$1 trillion cost of remaking supply chains
by Ben Poole
A report from Bank of America Research finds the cost of reshoring supply chains to be significant but not prohibitive.