31/07/2015
The U.S. Export-Import Bank could be facing its final days
The U.S. Export-Import Bank, which helps finance foreign trade deals, had its authorization from the U.S. Congress lapse as of June 30, 2015.
International Trade Finance
09/06/2015
Is ethical conduct in international business an unfashionable notion or an imperative?
The ‘old-fashioned’ notion of ethical conduct in international business, and doing what’s right (for its own sake, can you believe it??!) has somehow gotten terribly lost, and risks being lost even more strikingly when businesses of all sizes and businesspeople of all levels venture into international markets.
08/06/2015
Will the U.S.’s hesitation to join China’s AIIB cost them influence on the world stage?
When China proposed its new international financial institution, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), in April, a number of Western nations – including the United Kingdom and Norway, among others – were eager to join it.
The U.S.’s hesitation to join China’s AIIB has left many shaking their heads.
29/05/2015
7 sources importers and exporters should use to assess financial risks in foreign markets
Commercial risk is on of the greatest financial risks facing exporters and importers alike. Fortunately there are a number of good sources of commercial risk information that businesses looking to go global can use to make their decisions.
23/04/2015
Northstar from Canada wins prestigious award from the Export-Import Bank of the United States
After over twenty years of excellence in the field, Northstar Trade Finance’s efforts are now being rewarded with the US Export-Import Bank’s Lender of the Year award, at the organization’s annual conference in Washington D.C. on April 23.
17/04/2015
The role of trade finance in making or breaking your global business aspirations
Before your eyes glaze over in despair and disappointment at the prospect of a discussion of – ugh – trade finance, think of this as your “SHOW ME THE MONEY” moment.
27/10/2014
Get trained for international trade with a Canada job grant that offers up to $10K per employee
After a great deal of press leading up to agreements between the Canadian federal and provincial government on how the program would work and where the funding would come from, the Canada Job Grant is now available to businesses across the nation to help you get trained for international trade.
21/10/2014
7 Ways to manage credit risk and safeguard your global trade growth
The single most serious hazard is not getting paid, for reasons that can range from a customer’s bankruptcy to a government’s imposition of currency controls. Your first line of defence against this danger is to effectively manage credit risk.
10/10/2014
Costs you need to consider for a successful global business financial plan
While these factors are considered when making assessments of risk—in the context of developing a global business financial plan—they should be viewed in terms of the cost of sales or purchases and market competitiveness.
12/09/2014
Using international trade finance to manage your cash flow and thrive!
International trade finance products, techniques and mechanisms exist to support effective management of cash flow for both importers and exporters across industries and across all segments, from SME to multinational.