The falls in Sterling following the Brexit vote have been punishing for those importers who did not hedge against declines; but could the weakness finally be ending? The British pound… read more →

The Rio Olympics: Does anyone need a plumber? The first ever Olympic Games held in South America begun in Rio de Janeiro last week, amidst a series of unfortunate events… read more →

Top 10 questions on trade finance, covering letters of credit, bills of lading, avalisation, documents, reverse factoring, and bank guarantees. Read our FAQ.

Basel III – A Guide to Basel and what it means for banks Basel III regulation affects lending from banks. Alternative finance and ‘fintech’ encompass many different elements which are… read more →

A Bank Guarantee is a way for companies to prove their creditworthiness. It promotes confidence in a transaction that will greatly encourage the process. It is a ‘promise’ to make… read more →

Setting up a business is about the same price as a night out! Swap your pint for a year of website hosting! Having surveyed and spoken to countless businesses, Trade… read more →

With just 8 days until the UK has its say in the EU Referendum, we’ve aggregated some of the recent views on the implications of Brexit within the trade finance… read more →

Sharing with trust Imagine a group of separate companies who co-own and approve terms of a contract. For example buyers, suppliers, respective banks and IT suppliers agreeing terms of supply… read more →

Are Brexit fears causing capital to flee out of Britain? The economic debate on the UK’s future in Europe hit a new low last night when Sky News cited recent… read more →

We spoke to Jacco de Jong, Managing Director, essDOCS Consulting about his history and career in trade finance, as well as his views on recent changes and the future of… read more →