P2P lending is a way to source alternative finance and complex funding types for businesses seeking to raise finance. P2P lending started in the UK in 2005 with consumers borrowing… read more →
The Association of Banks in Israel with an unusual request to the Supervisor of Banks – “The continuation of the current conduct exposes us to lawsuits on several fronts, and… read more →
Traydstream was designed by banking and technology veterans who experienced first-hand the inefficiencies faced in the provision and receipt of trade finance by banks, financial institutions (FIs) and corporates. We… read more →
The invoice finance market is poised for disruption through distributed ledger technologies and cryptocurrencies. TFG recently spoke to Dror Shapira, CEO of INVioU about their platform which uses AI and… read more →
Access to finance is essential for SMEs because it allows them to expand, thrive and ultimately create jobs. Thankfully, various alternative funding options provide SMEs with a choice when it comes to overcoming financial… read more →
Growing a business can happen in numerous ways, and financing this can help accelerate plans, increase revenues and finance up front capital expenditure to take advantage of opportunities to grow.… read more →
Invoice finance is a type of asset backed finance, where the underlying asset is the accounts receivable. Accounts receivable essentially means ‘money owed’ and is usually through the form of… read more →
Open to Export have launched a competition for the chance to win £3000 towards your companies export strategy We spoke to the team about the Open to Export Action Plan… read more →
Open to Export have launched a completely free intuitive online planning tool to help businesses who plan on selling goods and services overseas. We spoke to the team about the… read more →
Within the course of just over half a year, cocoa prices have experienced the extremities at both ends of the scale. July 2016 saw the price of the commodity soar… read more →
Fintech companies are often exciting innovators that keep investors on their toes as they rapidly develop new services and products. As a sector, financial technology is in a major period… read more →
How does a currency peg work? Currencies are usually free flowing and various domestic and macro economic events will impact on the strength of a currency. The differences between currencies… read more →
Pound Tipped to Test 2016 Lows Against the US Dollar Over Coming Weeks 2017 has started in negative fashion for Pound Sterling as markets ready themselves for the commencement of… read more →
Blockchain and Trade Finance At the start of 2016 Trade Finance Global were cautiously optimistic for the blockchain being used as an application for trade and supply chain finance. But… read more →
Export factoring – Explained Export factoring is a package that encompasses credit protection, export working capital financing, foreign accounts receivable bookkeeping and collection services. The financier (factor) will purchase accounts… read more →