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.
Knock-on effects of US president's "war" on financial regulation could see Europe pull away from implementing banking regulations. For Asia-based treasurers, that could mean easier access to trade finance and simpler ...
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.
The trade cycle is paper dependent, cumbersome and expensive, but many tout the emergence of blockchain as the saviour. Given that many solutions already exist that can perform similar functions, CT investigates ...
The trade cycle is paper dependent, cumbersome and expensive, but many tout the emergence of blockchain as the saviour. Given that many solutions already exist that can perform similar functions, CT investigates ...