06/10/2021
Bidding farewell to LIBOR: The impact on trade finance
The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR)—the deep-rooted benchmark interest rate first established in the 1980s—is being phased out. Amid this change, BNY Mellon’s Joon Kim,…
International Trade Finance
06/08/2021
10 Export costs you need to consider when projecting cash outflows
Businesses that operate internationally need to treat their cash flow planning differently than those that operate domestically. There are many additional details to consider for…
16/04/2021
Q2 International business and trade predictions in 2021
After the dramatic economic toll of the pandemic in 2020, economic forecasters predicted a rebound in trade in 2021, though experts warned trade was not…
24/03/2021
How banks are supporting SMEs and global trade through their own digital marketplaces
In recent years large banks have experienced more competition from innovative fintech start-ups, credit unions and co-ops. These players cater to tech-savvy, values-driven millennials but…
09/02/2021
A quick guide to international trade organizations
Trade-related organizations play a critical role in ensuring the viability of businesses all around the world. They set and create needed median standards for all…
02/02/2021
CITP Spotlight: Mamdouh Elkharadly – Account Manager, Commercial Banking
Mamdouh Elkharadly’s journey into international trade began in 2003 when he started working for a multinational shipping company called Pacific International Lines. That’s when he was introduced to many of the abbreviations…
29/01/2021
10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2021
From 2020 reactivity to 2021 adaptability It’s an understatement to say that 2020 was an unpredictable year. But, with it done and businesses around the…
19/01/2021
How Canada’s Regional Relief and Recovery Fund helps Canadian businesses during COVID-19
Many are predicting a better year ahead for businesses in Canada. For example, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) stated that, in 2021, “Canada…
29/12/2020
Best of 2020: Our top 10 most popular international business articles from the past year
As we near the end of the year, we’re looking back on our most popular articles from 2020. There was much to read and write…
10/12/2020
Save Money & Recover Faster – How international businesses can reduce costs through smarter shipping, partnerships & financing
To find out the most impactful ways businesses can reduce costs and keep cash flowing, FITT brought together experts in customs, shipping, international business strategy and import/export finance. Read their advice here.