10/08/2018
4 Causes of global business disputes and how to avoid them
Disputes can be time consuming and costly, but they are also a reality of doing business. Here’s how to identify and handle them effectively.
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30/11/2017
How banks can lead the way to sustainable trade
The solution to sustainable trade lies in educating the market on the need to go green, outlining guidelines for sustainable trade, and developing robust standards on which to measure it.
20/11/2017
Getting the funding you need to go global
In this month’s #TradeElite Twitter chat, we sought to explore the practical aspects of obtaining the funding needed to enter global markets for the first time.
02/11/2017
The ways in which trade policy is shaped, risk is analysed and finance is extended are changing fast – here’s how
The world is changing and trade policy and the very framework trade operates on must change with it.
12/06/2017
Can you do business in markets facing trade barriers? And should you?
How can businesses overcome trade barriers of all kinds in markets with potential (and should they)?
18/05/2017
4 ways artificial intelligence is transforming trade
As the technology has matured, businesses in all industries are working hard to develop applications for AI that will boost their productivity and improve their operations.
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!
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.
14/03/2017
The future is here! How e-commerce will continue to revolutionize retail in 2017 (Part 3)
The merging of the digital and physical realms through e-commerce technology aims to give consumers the best of both worlds.
20/10/2016
Lights, Camera, Action: It takes a cast of characters to complete a trade transaction
The business of international trade and global commerce is very much a business of people and partnerships. Few are masters of every aspect of trade or global business, even among experts or experienced veterans of the international business scene.