A textile exporter in Vietnam ships a container of finished goods to a retail buyer in Germany. Payment terms: 90 days from receipt. The factory needs to be paid within… read more →
Hong Kong has awarded its first regulated stablecoin issuer licences, with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) granting approval to Anchorpoint Financial Limited and HSBC to issue stablecoins in Hong… read more →
It is generally agreed that adoption of electronic trade documents will lead to efficiency – both in terms of time and costs. Let’s consider the example of a bill of… read more →
On Thursday, 29 January, Panama’s Supreme Court ruled that the 25-year concession held by Panama Ports Company – a subsidiary of Hong Kong’s CK Hutchinson Holding – is unconstitutional. The… read more →
Hong Kong plans to double its supply of yuan for banks to borrow, announced the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Monday, 26 January. This comes amid shifting currency dynamics… read more →
The legislation establishes a comprehensive licensing regime for fiat-referenced stablecoins (FRS), digital currencies designed to maintain stable value against traditional currencies. Stablecoins have emerged as a crucial component of cross-border… read more →
This comes amidst reports that the Chinese government would be investigating CK Hutchinson’s sale of the two key Panama ports to US investment giant BlackRock, in a deal likely partially… read more →
Global challenges, political instability, and technological advances have changed the city’s economy in the past few years. The new budget represents a clear effort by the government to place Hong… read more →
Hong Kong’s role as a conduit for international investment into mainland China has reached new heights, with cross-border trading volumes hitting record levels in 2024. “Hong Kong is that rare… read more →
Trade Finance Global (TFG) and FCI are thrilled to launch its latest whitepaper. At FCI’s 56th Annual Meeting in Seoul, a panel of experts discussed the intricate relationship between credit insurance and factoring.
