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Suppliers to the world’s largest companies are starved of crucial credit lines while banks watch on the sidelines. Financial innovation is making a difference, but corporate treasurers must play a role too.
Use of letters of credit (LC) for exports to Bangladesh surged 118% last year, compared with the previous 12 months. Increased trade with China is likely a key driver.