Trade in Services – What does this mean and how does it affect my business? Trade in services is sometimes referred to as an international trade of services. It is… read more →

Trade loans are short-term facilities involving a borrower and a lender that importers, exporters, and domestic traders use to acquire financing.

MT799 Explained When dealing with Bank Guarantees, Documentary Credits, and Letters of Credit (LCs), one may hear the term ‘MT799’ being used. MT799 is a message that is sent between… read more →

The law underpinning financial products is inevitably very important when structuring a facility. The concept of trade finance law also adds a level of difficulty as we usually see a… read more →

Due diligence process explained It is important to understand the steps that are carried out by different lenders; so that each party is able to effectively manage expectations. Video: What… read more →

Shaun said: “The decision is a simple option of liability versus expense.” What is factoring or invoice finance? Short answer: “After raising an invoice, your company will receive a pre-agreed… read more →

Confused about the difference between Cost and Freight (CFR), Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF), and Free on Board (FOB)? We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about the differences between and recommended uses of CFR, CIF, and FOB.

Standby Letters of Credit Explained In relation to LCs, typically we see a buyer and seller open Letters of Credit and when the terms within such LC are fulfilled, it… read more →

Table of differences between factoring and discounting The benefits of invoice finance (for both discounting and factoring) Invoice finance is particularly popular because it enables businesses to advance payments from… read more →

How to use Invoice Financing for your Small Business Businesses often find that their customers don’t pay for their goods or services 30-90 days after the invoices are issued, sometimes… read more →