23/06/2017
4 easy guarantees to protect your trade deal
When drafting a contract for a deal, it’s best to work in a set of guarantees. Here are four types of guarantees you should know when drafting a contract
International Trade Finance
04/05/2017
The impact of trade finance on your international business and supply chain
Trade finance, the esoteric, poorly understood branch of finance that deals with the financing of international trade, is in fact relatively straightforward at its core. It has proven effective in facilitating trade across every market on the globe for hundreds of years if not longer. Did you feel that? The sudden rush of adrenaline and flash of goose-bumps as you contemplated the mind-blowing implications of this statement? Work with me on this!
27/03/2017
New trade taxes may be coming – here’s how you could be affected
President Trump is considering, among other trade taxes, a new Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) – here’s what we know, and how you can curtail its impact.
21/03/2017
Can the banks come together to bring the benefits of blockchain to their clients?
Making blockchain a reality will take time and require a practical approach and collaboration between banking institutions.
03/02/2017
6 ways you can get medium or long-term financing for your business
Banks or other financial institutions offer various medium or long-term financing programs, often supporting large projects – which option is best for you?
18/01/2017
5 essential skills for any international finance professional
The international finance professional is an indispensable member of any global business team. What do they need to know to excel in their work?
25/11/2016
Get the details of your global business deals right the first time
Getting all of the research and assessment done to complete global business deals without missing any major issues requires a long-term commitment.
03/10/2016
Blockchain for trade: Not all that glitters is gold
While financial institutions are trying to find out how much business they can gain by adopting blockchain technology, corporations are being more cautious.
09/09/2016
These 5 factors will change the way you manage your cash flow
Cash flow planning is one of the most important aspects of running any business, and it is particularly important for companies in international trade.
19/08/2016
Build the best banking relationship for your trade finance needs
Will you be better off with a banking relationship meant to last for life, or to look for the the best banking deal for each individual transaction?