Sudden changes to the economy are often to referred to as ‘shocks’ in economics. There are internal – Endogenous – and external – exogenous Shocks. They are defined as a… read more →
Globalisation is present everywhere. For example, oil is exported from Saudi Arabia onto Taiwan. Once in Taiwan, the oil is refined into ethylene – plastic pellets. They are then shipped… read more →
Europe’s alternative finance market has exploded over the last 5 years, now worth an estimated €7.7bn according to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance. The UK alone has grown by… read more →
Technology and regulations are opening up new opportunities in partnerships, particularly in the new environment of disrupters, intermediaries and paperless trade. This article reviews some of the opportunities, challenges and… read more →
Comparative advantage is a theory coined by David Ricardo in 1817, which explains how countries should specialise In goods/ services they are comparatively better at. We heard from Dr John… read more →
In recent years, the trade finance landscape has seen immense change, driven by a multitude of factors, including policy, consumers, technology and protectionism. A few years ago we were debating… read more →
SWIFT MT799 versus MT760 MT799 is a digital message that is sent between banks; with the aim of showing funds or proof of deposits. It is important to note that… read more →
Having a major corporate as an anchor has certainly created an entire industry around payables and financing structures, but what are the big opportunities to support mid-market and SMEs looking… read more →
We heard from Bolero’s Jacco de Jong at the BCR Supply Chain forum in London. Bolero has a vision for trade digitisation. Bolero is about connecting parties, banks and networks… read more →
Supply Chain Finance, or SCF, is generally defined as ‘an arrangement whereby a buyer agrees to approve his suppliers’ invoices for financing by a bank or other financier.’ Trade Finance… read more →
UK Trade Envoy to Iran, Lord Norman Lamont said in an exclusive interview with Trade Finance Global that Trump’s sanctions are having a huge impact on global trade, causing a… read more →
56% of businesses see advances in technology as something that enables growth, and 42% as a necessary investment, according to participants at the LME Metals Seminar in London this week.… read more →
London, 24th September, 2018. Trade Finance Global (TFG) announced a strategic partnership with Netherlands based global receivables association, FCI. Trade Finance Global Announces a Strategic Partnership with FCI With trade… read more →
The Trade Bill before Parliament is a necessary piece in the BREXIT jigsaw. A question to start, however, is: will the bill survive the environment in which it must serve… read more →
Evidence shows that small and medium-sized businesses that export are more likely to achieve higher turnover growth, in addition to being more stable and sustainable if the local market does… read more →