Traditional letter-of-credit documentation is no longer fit for purpose. Blockchain technology is now emerging as one of the ...

In just over a decade, blockchain technology has rewritten the rulebook for global finance, bringing transparency, speed and access to financial markets. It has clearly established its worth in ...

Though the figure was unchanged since the last survey in ‍2023, ADB head of trade and ​supply chain finance Steven Beck said ...

Many African economies face persistent shortages of foreign exchange (FX), particularly U.S. dollars, which can impair their ability to fund imports, pay off debt and maintain stable macroeconomic ...

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 ...

The growing role of blockchains in trade finance. The XDC Network offers a case study in cautious, incremental adoption. Trade finance rarely makes headlines. But behind the scenes, it underpins over ...

This content has been created by the Finextra editorial team with inputs from subject matter experts at the funding sponsor. Amid geopolitical shifts and regulatory pressures, trade finance is ...

BNP Paribas has established itself as Europe’s most effective and influential trade finance bank, combining geographic reach, digital innovation and product breadth to support clients across the ...

For more than 160 years, trade finance has been central to HSBC’s identity. In 2024, the bank’s Global Trade Solutions (GTS) franchise reaffirmed that legacy, delivering $2.6 billion in trade revenues ...

HSBC Asset Management launched a Trade and Working Capital Solutions strategy in collaboration with HSBC’s Global Trade Solutions (GTS) business, to provide investors with access to the growing ...

CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world, today announced its partnership with Barclays to integrate CGI Trade360, CGI’s ...

High throughput of over 2,000 transactions per second at near-zero cost, combined with ISO 20022 compatibility and instant cross-border payments, makes this network suitable for high-volume enterprise ...