30/11/2017
How banks can lead the way to sustainable trade
The solution to sustainable trade lies in educating the market on the need to go green, outlining guidelines for sustainable trade, and developing robust standards on which to measure it.
International Trade Finance
20/11/2017
Getting the funding you need to go global
In this month’s #TradeElite Twitter chat, we sought to explore the practical aspects of obtaining the funding needed to enter global markets for the first time.
02/11/2017
The ways in which trade policy is shaped, risk is analysed and finance is extended are changing fast – here’s how
The world is changing and trade policy and the very framework trade operates on must change with it.
20/10/2017
What are export credit agencies and what role do they play in international trade?
Export credit agencies help companies grow their international sales volumes while making sure to manage the risks they take in international markets.
29/09/2017
3 simple tools to secure payment on your trade deal
Trade finance tools help importers and exporters structure contracts in a way to minimize cash flow risk while helping build relationships.
29/06/2017
Overcome 3 of the biggest trade finance challenges with these tips
With some of the biggest trade finance challenges in mind, here’s some advice that will help smooth the path towards your trade finance success.
23/06/2017
4 easy guarantees to protect your trade deal
When drafting a contract for a deal, it’s best to work in a set of guarantees. Here are four types of guarantees you should know when drafting a contract
04/05/2017
The impact of trade finance on your international business and supply chain
Trade finance, the esoteric, poorly understood branch of finance that deals with the financing of international trade, is in fact relatively straightforward at its core. It has proven effective in facilitating trade across every market on the globe for hundreds of years if not longer. Did you feel that? The sudden rush of adrenaline and flash of goose-bumps as you contemplated the mind-blowing implications of this statement? Work with me on this!
27/03/2017
New trade taxes may be coming – here’s how you could be affected
President Trump is considering, among other trade taxes, a new Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) – here’s what we know, and how you can curtail its impact.
21/03/2017
Can the banks come together to bring the benefits of blockchain to their clients?
Making blockchain a reality will take time and require a practical approach and collaboration between banking institutions.