There are a number of difficulties with using a Letter of Credit, but they are one of the most widely used instruments for trade. Letters of credit are used in… read more →

Structured Trade Finance Lending institutions and banking corporations provide a variety of services to exporters, importers and trading corporations for carrying out trade efficiently and these services are collectively referred… read more →

Trade Finance is usually used in international commerce in order to pay trading partner when doing overseas business. It is usually used on its own or coupled with invoice finance… read more →

The continued spread of Ebola in West Africa has had a big impact on agriculture and mining. It has deterred both funders and traders from doing business. There are also… read more →

As a small or medium sized business it stands to reason that you will do what you need to in order to ensure the success (and growth) of your business.… read more →

Despite the clear benefits, integrating credit insurance and factoring presents several challenges. These include poor information flow, cumbersome onboarding processes, and high premiums. Information flow and decision-making delays Effective information… read more →

At FCI’s 56th Annual Meeting in Seoul, a panel of experts discussed the intricate relationship between credit insurance and factoring. The panel included:  Credit insurance and factoring are two financial… read more →

It is estimated that the worldwide amount of factoring in 2013 was $3.08 trillion, which is an increase of more than 5 percent from 2013, according to a report from… read more →

Bank Guarantee vs Letter of Credit Letters of Credit reduce the risks of not getting paid after the product has been delivered An LC is a promise by a financial… read more →