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?
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…
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