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13/04/2022
Trade finance instruments and practices are designed to assist importers and exporters with effective mitigation techniques for all types of financial risk. The risks, which can be mitigated through appropriately structured trade finance instruments or services, include: commercial risk, foreign currency risk, country risk, and bank risk.
05/04/2022
With 98% of organizations claiming that they’ve had significant success with agile marketing campaigns, it’s safe to say that adopting this methodology will positively impact businesses that are still struggling to get back on their feet.
25/03/2022
There are serious benefits to having a strong business credit score and business credit report. The most important within the “go global framework” are access to global growth funding, credibility with international distributors and other overseas partners, and leverage in negotiations.
16/03/2022
When trading goods across international borders, the period of transit has a high level of risk and a high cost of liability should anything happen to a shipment of goods. That’s why transport documents like a bill of lading are so crucial, acting as a contract and a receipt for the goods delivered to the carrier for shipment.
08/03/2022
Though progress is being made every day, women in global trade roles face bias and discrimination as part of their jobs. So, how can we create real change and finally #BreakTheBias?
04/03/2022
A lot has changed in the world since 1992, when FITT was first created. And we’ve come a long way since then. But what hasn’t changed is the continued need for competent and trustworthy international business practitioners to help companies navigate the changing dynamics of trade.
01/03/2022
Even when conditions indicate that a potential market might be suitable, certain political and legal issues—such as import restrictions or lack of copyright protection—could make…
06/01/2022
As FITT’s pilot mentorship program reached a successful culmination in November 2021, we bring you the thoughts and reactions of the participants and the planning team on the experience and its impact on their personal and professional lives.
10/11/2021
Cargo insurance is a hot topic in our current trade ecosystem. Week after week, news reports about shipping delays, accidents, and port congestion have become…
03/11/2021
At the end of 2020, there were “more than 280 million vehicles operating on roads throughout the United States.” That’s more than eight cars for…
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