Trade finance

Trade finance signifies financing for trade, and it concerns both domestic and international trade transactions. A trade transaction requires a seller of goods and services as well as a buyer. Various intermediaries such as banks and financial institutions can facilitate these transactions by financing the trade.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Trade Finance Rejection Rates Accelerate
Trade Finance Rejection Rates Accelerate
April 22, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The massive global trade finance gap is the topic of conversation for many banks and FinTech firms looking to strengthen their position in the market....

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Infibeam Partners With Primechain On Blockchain-Based Invoicing For Global Trade Finance
Infibeam Partners With Primechain On Blockchain-Based Invoicing For Global Trade Finance
April 22, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Digital payments entity and eCommerce platform Infibeam Avenues and blockchain startup Primechain Technologies have announced a partnership to implement a cross-border blockchain invoicing platform for the $12 trillion...

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Supply Chain Finance Stumped By KYC
Supply Chain Finance Stumped By KYC
April 15, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The Asian Development Bank’s estimates that the global trade finance gap has reached $1.5 trillion has jumpstarted a new wave of competition between banks and...

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XinFin Connects Blockchain Factoring Tool To QuickBooks
XinFin Connects Blockchain Factoring Tool To QuickBooks
April 10, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Blockchain company XinFin is rolling out an integration between its invoice factoring application InFactor and QuickBooks. Reports in Virtual Strategy Magazine this week said InFactor,...

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The Convergence Of Trade Finance And Trade Credit Insurance
The Convergence Of Trade Finance And Trade Credit Insurance
April 09, 2019  |  B2B Payments

While use of trade finance continues to climb, the International Chamber of Commerce‘s Banking Commission has warned the financial services market that small and medium-sized...

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SWIFT Set To Shutter Data Matching Tool TSU
SWIFT Set To Shutter Data Matching Tool TSU
April 09, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Payments messaging company SWIFT is gearing up to close its Trade Services Utility (TSU), a workflow engine aimed at facilitating value-added supply chain services. Reports...

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Trade Finance: From Cash Flow Necessity To Competitive Advantage
Trade Finance: From Cash Flow Necessity To Competitive Advantage
April 04, 2019  |  B2B Payments

With B2B payment terms continuing to lengthen in the global market, cash flow management continues to play a critical role in the survival of traders,...

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The Uber-ization Impact Of Supply Chain Finance
The Uber-ization Impact Of Supply Chain Finance
April 01, 2019  |  B2B Payments

FinTech has revolutionized the way traditional banks can implement and roll out new products and services to their customers, with banks’ complex infrastructures positioning “out-of-the-box” solutions...

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POS Financing Makes Its Way Into B2B eCommerce
POS Financing Makes Its Way Into B2B eCommerce
March 29, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Point-of-sale financing is quickly becoming an attractive feature for consumers shopping online and in-store. Retail giants like Walmart are working with FinTechs to extend POS financing...

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