International trade has increasingly become a key force behind global GDP growth. With steady increases in transaction size as well as payment periods, a lot of this trade has become reliant on trade ...

From the pandemic’s impact on supply chains to geopolitics, the past few years have been characterised by uncertainty. As we head into a new year, this uncertainty remains and is expected to take a ...

A blockchain-based trade finance ecosystem bridges the trade finance gap, making global trade more efficient and accessible for startups and small businesses. Combining traditional and crypto ...

This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. The 2025 FIS Supply Chain Finance (formerly Demica) Benchmark Report ...

Digitization is revolutionizing age-old processes at trade finance banks. A group of representatives from Santander Bank, which won several awards, including Best Trade Finance Provider for Latin ...

For the eighth year running, HSBC has been voted as the world’s best trade finance bank by participants in the Euromoney Trade Finance Survey 2025. With more than 13,000 corporates contributing to ...

In a world of rapid technological advancement, global trade seems to be an anomaly, still deeply anchored in antiquated, paper-based processes of the past. For a cargo owner in 1450, a bill of lading ...

Trade finance reduces payment and delivery risks in international transactions. Letters of credit are key tools in trade finance, ensuring payment upon delivery. Effective trade finance is vital for ...

In the world of international trade, securing funding can be a crucial factor in driving business growth. With over 300,000 UK SMEs engaged in global transactions, cash constraints often hinder their ...

New York, NY – February 9, 2025 – In a significant leadership expansion, BLG Group has announced the appointment of Gus D. Sosebee as Senior Vice President – Trade Finance, further reinforcing its ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered the adoption of blockchain and DLT-based business solutions in the global trade ecosystem. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to push more people out of their ...

Advice, customized solutions and security differentiate the winners in Global Finance’s 20th annual competition. Bartlomiej Bartosiewicz (L) and Marta Mroz-Sipiora (R) of Asseco accept the award for ...