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 To Fuel Blockchain’s Rise This Year, Says IBM
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May 04, 2017  |  B2B Payments

With so many consortia and internal development teams in play, it’s difficult to assess global banks’ progress on blockchain. But analysts assure progress is being...

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April 18, 2017  |  B2B Payments

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April 06, 2017  |  B2B Payments

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April 03, 2017  |  B2B Payments

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March 10, 2017  |  B2B Payments

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January 30, 2017  |  B2B Payments

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January 20, 2017  |  B2B Payments

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January 20, 2017  |  B2B Payments

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January 19, 2017  |  B2B Payments

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