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        TradeTech is rapidly evolving to help reduce some of the biggest challenges when it comes to trade. Keep up with these innovations here.

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        Trade finance is a tool that can be used to unlock capital from a company’s existing stock, receivables, or purchase orders. Explore our hub for more.

        Invoice Finance

        A common form of business finance where funds are advanced against unpaid invoices prior to customer payment

        Supply Chain Finance

        Also known as SCF, this is a cash flow solution which helps businesses free up working capital trapped in global supply chains.

        Bills of Lading

        BoL, BL or B/L, is a legal document that provides multiple functions to make shipping more secure.

        Letters of Credit

        A payment instrument where the issuing bank guarantees payment to the seller on behalf of the buyer, provided the seller meets the specified terms and conditions.

        Stock Finance

        The release of working capital from stock, through lenders purchasing stock from a seller on behalf of the buyer.

        Factoring

        This allows a business to grow and unlock cash that is tied up in future income

        Receivables Finance

        A tool that businesses can use to free up working capital which is tied up in unpaid invoices.

        Purchase Order Finance

        This is commonly used for trading businesses that buy and sell; having suppliers and end buyers

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        Soft Commodities Trader

        Due to increased sales, a soft commodity trader required a receivables purchase facility for one of their large customers - purchased from Africa and sold to the US.

        Metals Trader

        Purchasing commodities from Africa, the US, and Europe and selling to Europe, a metals trader required a receivables finance facility for a book of their receivables/customers.

        Energy Trading Group

        An energy group, selling mainly into Europe, desired a receivables purchase facility to discount names, where they had increased sales and concentration.

        Clothing company

        Rather than waiting 90 days until payment was made, the company wanted to pay suppliers on the day that the title to goods transferred to them, meaning it could expand its range of suppliers and receive supplier discounts.

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Articles

Welcome to Trade Finance Global. Browse and read the latest news, stories and educational insights from the world of trade and receivables finance. Stay up to date with the latest products, services and innovations in the market, bought to you by the Trade Finance Global team.

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Letters of Credit – Top FAQs and Answers

Letter of Credit FAQs Documents accepted as present An issuing bank could use the term ‘documents accepted Does this mean: The only requirement under such an expression (which is undefined… read more →

Joseph Brazier
Invoice Finance Tips
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3 Fintechs to watch out for in 2019

Top Companies to watch out for in 2019 At Trade Finance Global we love talking to and watching companies grow. We identified 3 great companies to watch out for in… read more →

Nikhil Patel
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Articles
Swift Codes 101: What Are They And How Do They Work?

SWIFT – Explained SWIFT codes are composed of eight to eleven alphanumeric characters. Here is the breakdown of the codes: In financial transactions, everything happens within the banks. The sender… read more →

Dominik Langdale
swift-payments
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Tradetech 40 Interview: Trade Finance Market on Providing Liquidity for SMEs

An interview with Raj Uttamchandani, Executive of Trade Finance Market, talk about the provision of liquidity for global trade amongst SMEs. Trade Finance Market – founded in 2015 to utilise… read more →

Nikhil Patel
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FCI Interview: Inside the mind of Mr Lin Hui on Trade trends in China for 2019

Following the FCI’s recent appointment of Mr Lin Hui, Chapter Director of NE Asia, we asked him about some of the top trends in China and beyond, the impact of… read more →

Nikhil Patel
china economy
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FCI Interview with Betül Kurtulus: Factoring Market Overview in Europe and the Middle East

Following the FCI’s recent appointment of Ms. Betül Kurtulus, Chapter Director of Central & Eastern Europe, South East Europe (Balkans), and the Middle East, we asked her about some of… read more →

Deepesh Patel
Eurozone factoring
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Tradetech 40 Interview: Taulia’s Top Predictions for 2019

An interview with Juhie Kapoor, Director of Global Content and Communications for Taulia on supply chain optimisation, early payments and working capital solutions using AI and technology. How is Taulia making… read more →

Nikhil Patel
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Tradetech 40 Interview: Trade Technologies CEO and President Kirk Lundburg

An interview with Kirk Lundburg, President and CEO of Trade Technologies. Kirk Lundburg has been President and CEO of Trade Technologies since 2002. Kirk is responsible for Trade Technologies’ business… read more →

Nikhil Patel
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Tradetech 40 Interview: ITFA’s André Casterman on INTIX and Banking Technology

An interview with André Casterman, Chair, Fintech Committee, International Trade and Forfaiting Association and CMO, INTIX. André Casterman is a fintech consultant, advising financial institution and fintech clients on data management, trade finance and… read more →

Nikhil Patel
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Tradetech 40 Interview: Bolero CEO Ian Kerr on Electronic Documentation

An interview with Bolero’s CEO Ian Kerr on E-Bills of Lading and Electronic Documentation. Bolero is a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform for the digitisation of global trade. Headquartered… read more →

Nikhil Patel
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