China has long been criticized for its continually increasing trade surplus. What are the main reasons contributing to this long-lasting surplus? What are the impacts on other countries and what… read more →
While Bitcoin was the first, there are currently more than 3,000 cryptocurrencies in circulation. However, there are just a handful that have real value and liquidity; many can be discounted… read more →
Vehicles are an everyday essential for most consumers in many markets. Motor finance for cars, motorbikes and LCVs are one of the fastest growing consumer products, yet there’s still limited… read more →
Drum roll please… I want all of my 2017 invoices paid for Christmas. Or at least that’s the dream for many small business owner! Some 60% of invoices are paid… read more →
Trade Finance Global and Bibby Financial Services structure a £9.3m facility for SBZ Corporation, a global manufacturer, supplier and distributor of additives, markers, special products and Bitumen SBZ Corporation, a… read more →
It is interesting to read the latest publication from two Harvard Scholars, Larry Beeferman and Allan Wain entitled “Getting Real about Islamic Finance”. In this publication, the importance of trade… read more →
Wednesday 8th of November marked the 4th day of US President Donald Trump’s 12 – day Asia trip and his much anticipated meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping. A variety… read more →
Chinese President and General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Xi Jinping was given an incredibly rare opportunity to entirely reshape the country’s central leadership at the October 2017 National… read more →
At the start of November people might have noticed the jump in crude oil price to $57, which was a record high in over two years. In this post, we’re… read more →
The criticism of large firms for various reasons notwithstanding, several small businesses benefit from associating with them. The scale and strength of large firms has spillover effect in providing small… read more →
We spoke to Head of Global Trade & International Banking, Francisco Javier Fernández de Trocóniz at BBVA about the first blockchain based trade transaction between Europe and Latin America, following their… read more →