30/03/2021
CITP Spotlight: Houssam Hoteit – Senior Trade Finance Specialist
Houssam Hoteit was only fourteen years old when he began helping his dad manage his business. As a non-native English speaker, his father relied on…
International Trade Finance
15/03/2021
CITP Spotlight: Obed Boateng – Branch Manager at TD
Ever since his undergraduate college days, banking and international trade as fields of study have always fascinated Obed Boateng. Growing up, he was aware of…
10/12/2020
Save Money & Recover Faster – How international businesses can reduce costs through smarter shipping, partnerships & financing
To find out the most impactful ways businesses can reduce costs and keep cash flowing, FITT brought together experts in customs, shipping, international business strategy and import/export finance. Read their advice here.
22/09/2020
How financial institutions are going digital to keep the wheels of trade turning
The trade finance industry has been forced to rapidly implement digital finance measures that move away from more traditional, paper-intensive practices. Here’s how that’s rolling out.
24/09/2019
4 procurement and pricing strategies to mitigate the impact of increasing tariffs
When mitigating the impacts of increasing tariffs, you need to consider 4 important levers – procurement costs, supply chains, customers, and competitors.
11/04/2018
Mohamed Ben Mbarek, CITP|FIBP – Release Customs Analyst
Once he arrived in Montreal from Tunisia, Mohamed quickly set his eyes on a career in international trade, which checked off all of his boxes for a potential new career path.
08/01/2018
How Bitcoin could shake up international trade
The time has come for those in global business to look at how Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will affect international trade finance.
01/12/2017
20 trade finance terms you need to know
Can’t remember or don’t know what specific trade finance terms mean? Here are 20 helpful definitions you need to know in international business.
29/09/2017
3 simple tools to secure payment on your trade deal
Trade finance tools help importers and exporters structure contracts in a way to minimize cash flow risk while helping build relationships.
29/06/2017
Overcome 3 of the biggest trade finance challenges with these tips
With some of the biggest trade finance challenges in mind, here’s some advice that will help smooth the path towards your trade finance success.