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04/11/2015
Abdel Azzouzi, CITP|FIBP, is a Manager of Trade Finance with Desjardins, specializing in structured and export finance. Since first discovering FITT a decade ago, he’s used his training to take his career in new directions and build an impressive array of international trade expertise.
26/10/2015
Not all big multinationals are of European, North American or Asian origin. Multinationals that start in Latin America and go global are often called “multilatinas”. They are big, international and powerful. But who are they and why should they matter to you as you do business in Latin America?
22/10/2015
While news of improving U.S.-Cuba relations has dominated headlines in recent months, there are still many legal hurdles to overcome. If you’re thinking about expanding your business into Cuba, you’ll want these latest updates on U.S. trade policy.
05/10/2015
Because of the expense and business risks of international trade, it is essential for companies to know whether their international business partners are providing the required benefits. In some cases, a partnership might actually cause more damage than it brings benefits.
24/09/2015
Last month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) jointly announced an enforcement action for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) against a former executive of the SAP International Inc. for bribery and corruption to procure government contracts in Panama. Even at this point, with no DOJ or SEC action against SAP, there are several lessons for compliance practitioners.
18/09/2015
Besides following a standard sourcing procedure, there are several actions companies must take to ensure that they have an efficient procurement strategy.
16/09/2015
Beverley Mawby, CITP|FIBP, is the National Account Manager for Premier Brands, and also owns her own company, Mawby Sales and Consulting.
14/09/2015
hinese growth has been slowing down for some time, and with that, demand for U.S. exports to the country. In August alone, both imports and exports fell sharply in the month of August. Chinese exports dropped 6.1%, while imports dropped by 14.3%.
26/08/2015
Ljubo Stankovic, CITP|FIBP, has been working in international trade for close to thirty years in Serbia, Spain, Canada and the United States. After many years of dedication and achievement within the company, Ljubo has risen to become the Director, International Division of Tootsie Roll Industries, one of the world’s leading candy and confectionary companies.
18/08/2015
Learning about other cultures before attempting a business relationship can make all the difference between success and failure in that venture, and help you avoid unexpected cultural differences.
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