The world of trade is shifting. Traditionally it’s simple; manufacturers develop, exporters ship, banks fund and insurers cover. This is changing. Manufacturers and exporters are integrating entire supply chains, online… read more →

Fears of a potentially damaging global trade war have dominated much of the headlines in the foreign exchange market in the past couple of months, particularly across the Atlantic. We… read more →

Having a major corporate as an anchor has certainly created an entire industry around payables and financing structures, but what are the big opportunities to support mid-market and SMEs looking… read more →

We heard from Bolero’s Jacco de Jong at the BCR Supply Chain forum in London. Bolero has a vision for trade digitisation. Bolero is about connecting parties, banks and networks… read more →

Supply Chain Finance, or SCF, is generally defined as ‘an arrangement whereby a buyer agrees to approve his suppliers’ invoices for financing by a bank or other financier.’ Trade Finance… read more →

Brexit is an existential moment for the financial services industry, globally. Trade Finance Global heard from leaders in the derivatives and metals markets on the implications of leaving the EU… read more →

Donald Trump once referred to Kim Jon-un as the Little Rocket Man. And now he says he’s in love with him as he writes beautiful letters to Trump. When it comes… read more →

The week started very quietly in terms of economic data, although more Brexit fears caused the pound to weaken against the US dollar. There have been some encouraging headlines about… read more →

We spoke to Hariesh Manaadiar, author of Shipping and Freight Resource on Bills of Lading. It’s important to remember that Commercial/trade information may be important to a buyer or a seller,… read more →

As is becoming standard nowadays, there were political distractions in the United States throughout September. However, this time the only real attention on Donald Trump was by association. His pick… read more →