New surveys on both sides of the Atlantic have found that the vast majority of businesses are struggling with inflation, and many are already passing on price hikes to consumers.
Category: Supply Chain Finance
FCI Academy launches new Supply Chain Finance and Reverse Factoring course
FCI Academy, the education arm of FCI, has launched a new e-learning course on Supply Chain Finance and Reverse Factoring. As the latest addition to FCI Academy’s six online modules, the course aims to help businesses improve their working capital, build stronger supplier relationships, and reduce supply chain risk. Covering all aspects of the trade… Continue reading FCI Academy launches new Supply Chain Finance and Reverse Factoring course
Interview: BAFT SVP Scott Stevenson on trade finance, COVID-19, regulations, ESG
BAFT is the leading financial services association for international transaction banking. In his new role, Stevenson will lead BAFT’s trade-focused policy, practices, and education initiatives, and support its trade-related councils and committees.
The worst of the supply chain crisis is over, shows recent World Trade Organisation report
The supply chain crisis appears to be subsiding, according to the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) most recent World Trade Report.
VIDEO: Post-mortem analysis on Greensill and other cases studies
Our editor Deepesh Patel had the pleasure of moderating a panel on Greensill at FCI’s 53rd Virtual Annual Meeting 2021.
The evolution and history of letters of credit
Letters of credit emerged in Europe in the 1800s. However, in their early days the functionality of letters of credit was limited, due to the non-uniformity of national laws.
VIDEO: ‘No turning back’ – Bank of America’s Baris Kalay on trade digitalisation after COVID-19
Baris Kalay, head of trade and supply chain finance for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at Bank of America, caught up with TFG’s Deepesh Patel at ITFA’s Annual Conference held in Bristol, England.
Citi launches sustainability-linked supply chain financing in Asia-Pacific
US investment bank Citi has launched its first sustainability-linked supply chain finance (SSCF) programme in Asia-Pacific. Through the SCCF programme, Citi aims to support clients as they advance ESG priorities, improve supply chain resilience, and manage working capital needs. In a company statement, Citi said that supply chain finance can benefit both companies and their… Continue reading Citi launches sustainability-linked supply chain financing in Asia-Pacific
SMEs need $50tn investment to meet global net zero goals, says new HSBC, BCG report
New research has found that up to $50 trillion in new investment in SMEs will be needed to reach global net zero transitions goals. A joint white paper, released today by HSBC and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), found that up to half of the $100 trillion investment needed to deliver net zero supply chains will… Continue reading SMEs need $50tn investment to meet global net zero goals, says new HSBC, BCG report
How can CFOs and treasurers adapt to new Supply Chain Finance disclosure requirements?
Steven Lauricella explains the five things CFOs and Treasurers need to know about the new regulations, and how alternative solutions can be harnessed to fund crucial supply chain initiatives.
Traditional Trade vs Supply Chain Finance
Trade and supply chain finance provide innovative solutions for the working capital gap faced by growing companies.
Sustainable supply chains: an accelerator to boost sustainability goals?
The magnitude and pressure around climate change and the United Nations (UN) agenda can give an opportunity to make a joint effort to transform supply chains more sustainable.
PODCAST: Sibos special – BAFT’s Tod Burwell on a century of trade and transaction banking
We have just completed the marathon that is virtual Sibos – a festival of trade, treasury, and payments. So what better way to celebrate than to be joined by the CEO of the Banks Association for Financing Trade (BAFT), Tod Burwell.
VIDEO: On the red carpet – ITFA Chairman Sean Edwards on changes in global trade finance after COVID-19
Last week, at the ITFA Annual Conference, TFG’s editor, Deepesh Patel, sat down with Sean Edwards, chairman of ITFA.
Bank of America, IBM see opportunity in delivering post-pandemic, digital trade finance solutions
Our editor, Deepesh Patel sat down with Geoff Brady and Madhav Goparaju from Bank of America and Chris Doroszczyk from IBM to discuss the impact of COVID-19, access to finance and technology.