06/05/2016
Talking all about virtual trade finance
The world of virtual trade finance is moving faster than ever. How will that will affect import-export businesses around the world?
International Trade Finance
22/04/2016
Offshore tax havens account for 50% of all world trade – and other fun facts from the Panama Papers
On April 3rd, the so-called ‘Panama Papers’ were unveiled by news outlets around the world. Coverage of the story is likely to last for quite some time due to the size and substance of the leak, and the amount information that needs to be analyzed.
28/03/2016
How 3 major challenges to China’s economy will affect Canadian businesses
Recent reports state that China’s economy is showing signs of improvement, after a volatile few years for Canada’s second largest trading partner.
16/03/2016
Could the low Canadian dollar make this the ideal time to export more to the U.S.?
While it’s bad for many, there is one group who stand to benefit from the falling Canadian dollar: Canadian companies who are exporting to the U.S.
11/03/2016
Master the basics of international trade finance by learning these four pillars
The value propositions related to the basics of international trade finance are perhaps well illustrated as four “pillars”: payment, risk mitigation, financing and information.
02/03/2016
How low will it go? Looking at oil price predictions for 2016 and beyond
Currently sitting at around $30-35 a barrel, oil will likely average around $35 per barrel throughout 2016, before rising back to around $55 throughout 2017, according to the latest oil price predictions.
08/02/2016
Low loonie is a boon for Canadian exporters
The sharp drop in the dollar’s value has had a demonstrable impact on the Canadian economy, most notably in international trade.
15/01/2016
EDC-FITT intern makes a leap forward in her dream to help build global trade relationships
Samantha Caldwell was thrilled to become this year’s EDC-FITT intern, and she’s making the most of the opportunity to learn and grow in her career.
12/01/2016
Reflections After the 2015 B20 Summit: “Do Your Best for the Rest of Us”
It has been a unique privilege to be nominated as a delegate for Canada to the B20 Task Force on Financing Growth, and thereafter, to receive an invitation from the organizers to attend the final summit meeting, including a joint session with Heads of State for an even smaller group of participants.
15/12/2015
The one thing that will guarantee you get paid in international business deals
Conducting proper due diligence is always a good first layer of protection against some of those risks, but is often not enough on its own to guarantee you’ll get paid in international business deals. International businesses need to focus on mitigating some of the more prevalent risks inherent in conducting business abroad.