More than 90% cost savings could be possible from using distributed ledger technology to handle authoritative digital original documents
Digitalising these documents may seem like a bridge too far for some banks, but the risks of not investing in these technologies are comparatively greater.
New funding marketplace – ICC TRADECOMM – will provide micro-SMEs and SMEs with greater access to short-term capital Initiative will unlock $1.5 trillion dollar trade finance gap The International Chamber… read more →
This is not the time to be imposing trade sanctions, it is the time to be lifting trade restrictions and easing tariffs on essential goods. – Simon Paris
Finastra pilots revolutionary microfinance initiative, Trust Machine, in Kenya Technology and ecosystem will help tackle some of industry’s biggest challenges including SME funding and financial exclusion in financial services London,… read more →
• Creates a new digital pathway to credit for wholesalers for better cash flow management and inventory investments • Collaborative solution digitally integrates Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) marketing campaigns… read more →
London, UK – July 28 2020 Finastra today announced a new app available on its FusionFabric.cloud open development platform, Conpend TRADE AI. The app builds on the functionality of Finastra’s Fusion Trade Innovation technology… read more →
TFG heard from Iain MacLennan, VP Trade & Supply Chain Finance, Finastra on how blockchain and DLT can close in the trade finance gap experienced by SMEs.
With the growth of major players such as Ant Financial in Asia in 2019, TFG asked Accenture’s European Banking Lead, Cecile André Leruste, on her thoughts and predictions for trade and SCF in 2020, focusing on growth coming out of South Asia.
We heard from BCG’s Sukand Ramachandran on the consequences of trade wars and Brexit for global trade, and what this could mean for 2020. Will there be a downturn or disruptive shock, or will innovation and new capital help trade in the next 12 months?