05/07/2016
4 things that may surprise you about Brexit – and the future of trade finance
There are some things about the results of the Brexit referendum that may surprise you.
International Trade Finance
27/06/2016
Show me the money! Securing payment for international sales
International sales can mean delayed payment and can carry their own security risks. So how do you start securing payment for them and improve cash flow?
17/06/2016
Which theory will you use to predict future foreign exchange rates?
Two general theories of foreign exchange rates behaviour are useful in forecasting long-term movements: purchasing power parity and interest rate parity.
16/05/2016
What the Panama Papers really reveal about trade deals
While many have argued the U.S.-Panama free trade agreement made using offshore accounts easier, the Panama Papers themselves suggests otherwise.
06/05/2016
Talking all about virtual trade finance
The world of virtual trade finance is moving faster than ever. How will that will affect import-export businesses around the world?
22/04/2016
Offshore tax havens account for 50% of all world trade – and other fun facts from the Panama Papers
On April 3rd, the so-called ‘Panama Papers’ were unveiled by news outlets around the world. Coverage of the story is likely to last for quite some time due to the size and substance of the leak, and the amount information that needs to be analyzed.
28/03/2016
How 3 major challenges to China’s economy will affect Canadian businesses
Recent reports state that China’s economy is showing signs of improvement, after a volatile few years for Canada’s second largest trading partner.
16/03/2016
Could the low Canadian dollar make this the ideal time to export more to the U.S.?
While it’s bad for many, there is one group who stand to benefit from the falling Canadian dollar: Canadian companies who are exporting to the U.S.
11/03/2016
Master the basics of international trade finance by learning these four pillars
The value propositions related to the basics of international trade finance are perhaps well illustrated as four “pillars”: payment, risk mitigation, financing and information.
02/03/2016
How low will it go? Looking at oil price predictions for 2016 and beyond
Currently sitting at around $30-35 a barrel, oil will likely average around $35 per barrel throughout 2016, before rising back to around $55 throughout 2017, according to the latest oil price predictions.