Introduction Many see trade finance as just another loan but this is not the case. In fact, trade finance can help to lubricate the financial running Read more Can Trade Finance work for my business
Introduction When dealing with financial transactions, it is critically important to know who the beneficiaries are. This is essential to prevent fraud, track illicit transactions and Read more Know your customer and how it applies to trade finance
A trade finance specialist and consultant is an experienced, reputed provider of trade finance services. Using a specialist for your trade finance needs allows you Read more Who is a trade finance specialist or consultant
Introduction As discussed in our previous article on the subject, shadow banking or market-based finance consists of legitimate companies that offer similar services to banks but Read more Shadow Banking: Examples & Importance
Introduction The term shadow banking can seem rather mysterious, even dubious. But, while there are some murkier players in the industry, the shadow banking sector is Read more Shadow Banking System: An Introduction
Introduction The 20th century has been dubbed the “American Century” as it saw Anglo-American dominance in world trade, finance and affairs. With the rise of Asia, Read more The RCEP: Cementing the Asian Century?
Introduction China’s September 2020 import figures grew by a remarkable 13.2%, year-on-year, while forecasts expected a mere 0.4%. Then, earlier in November, Chinese President Xi Jinping Read more China to Increase Imports: Opportunities for Trade Partners
Indian exports have grown rapidly from just USD 179 billion in 2010 to now in excess of USD 300 billion. This growth is only set Read more How Trade Finance Works in India
Transacting with an international party is inherently risky. This is due to various factors such as currency exchange rate fluctuations, different legal frameworks, general trustworthiness Read more Is Trade Finance Risky?
According to a survey by IBM, 91% of banks are investing in blockchain and 66% expect to have blockchain running at scale shortly. Clearly, the Read more Blockchain in Financial Services: 5 Common Applications