Volatility is no longer an event-driven, periodic state of affairs. The past couple of years have seen supply chains get completely reconfigured as a result of geopolitical turmoil, and as… read more →
Global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce is projected to exceed $57 trillion by 2030. Yet trade financing, built around bills of lading, warehouse receipts and 90-day usance terms, has been remarkably slow… read more →
The plethora of terms and technicalities in trade finance is likely to trip up seasoned industry professionals and new entrants alike. Trade finance is filled with seemingly impenetrable processes and… read more →
Listen to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Podtail, ListenNotes, TuneIn Alternative lenders – non-bank entities that provide financing outside traditional banking channels – are no longer peripheral to the trade finance ecosystem. Their increased… read more →
Listen to this podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Podtail, ListenNotes, TuneIn From soaring price volatility and shifting geopolitical tensions to the urgent need to decarbonise, companies across the energy sector are facing risks on multiple… read more →
Did you know that the leasing industry is projected to reach over £291 billion by 2030? Despite its growing importance, many businesses and banks often overlook its strategic potential. Understanding… read more →
Trade distribution, where banks transfer the risk of trade finance deals to other institutions, has evolved over the past 25 years. Previously limited to risk-sharing between banks, it now increasingly… read more →
It is no longer news that African economies offer many opportunities and potential for innovative problem-solving. One of these is trade credit insurance (TCI), a form of insurance that involves… read more →
The insurance industry has an unearned reputation for lacking innovation. On the contrary, insurers and brokers do have the capacity to develop innovative products. This is particularly true where emerging… read more →
Trade credit insurance is the backbone of modern trade, making it possible for financing and shipping to happen despite global uncertainty. Because of the many players involved in a transaction… read more →
