Since B2B can attract the most money, the focus quickly turned to helping the corporate treasurer, the SME, and the B2B space.
90% of world trade – from bulk raw commodities to breakbulk and finished goods – is moved on approximately 60,000 trading ships, crewed by about 1.5 million seafarers. To most traders, the potential risks associated with any one of these vessels is an unknown.
In part 1 of this interview, Morgan Lépinoy, Managing Director of Viatrans broke down how container deposits are creating deep structural issues for the shipping and logistics industry in Africa, and what Viatrans is doing to help mitigate these challenges.
ICC and Swift, the global leader in secure financial messaging services, have unveiled the first application programming interface (API) industry standards for bank guarantees and standby letters of credit. The… read more →
Allen & Overy’s tech innovation hub, Fuse, has welcomed Enigio into its current cohort. The two companies are working together to accelerate the digitalisation of trade finance, given the importance… read more →
A&O Shearman’s tech innovation hub, Fuse, has welcomed Enigio into its current cohort. The two companies are working together to accelerate the digitalisation of trade finance, given the importance of… read more →
Visa, and Conferma Pay, a virtual payment firm, have unveiled plans to bolster their ongoing partnership. Their primary focus is to refine Visa Commercial Pay, an array of B2B payment… read more →
Surety carriers have a unique opportunity to support the green transition, grow emerging industries, and promote sustainable financing practices. However, challenges must be addressed.
Last month, I found myself staying with a nomad family in a traditional yurt (‘ger’), 300km West of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, staring at the overwhelmingly star-filled night sky.
Today, the EU and Singapore commence negotiations on a digital trade agreement. This proposed agreement is poised to provide legal assurance for comprehensive digital trade and to enhance protections for… read more →