Trafigura, Natixis, and IBM launch new blockchain ledger geared for crude oil trade finance. They say every party in the payment ecosystem will be able to access it and benefit from the technology
The recently ratified Trade Facilitation Agreement is intended to reduce the cost of trade 14.3% globally by improving customs procedures. It could inadvertently help cut painful compliance burdens, also.
The former pariah state hopes to boost its economy by giving foreign banks scope to lend to exporters. Bankers say the development would aid MNCs in the country, but need clarity from the government.
Singapore’s central bank plans to free up bank capital with the launch of a trade finance trading platform. How this will benefits treasurers remains unclear.
As Donald Trump looks to pull out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the remaining nations have three options available to them to salvage the situation. Either way, access to trade finance will continue to suffer.
Blockchain's first trade financing between two banks saved its customer days on paper processing, as an LC was transferred between the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Wells Fargo.
Fintech start-up Wave successfully completes groundbreaking letter of credit deal between companies in Ireland and the Seychelles using ledger technology blockchain.
Commodities are unlikely to enter a full-on bull market phase in 2017, but are still expected to present buying opportunities for investors and treasurers.