global trade

AltFin’s Role Evolves In Tense Global Trade Environment
AltFin’s Role Evolves In Tense Global Trade Environment
January 08, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The fallout from ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China is likely to be felt on both sides, with analysts expecting the economic impact...

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Banks, Rival Markets Benefit From US-China Trade Spat
Banks, Rival Markets Benefit From US-China Trade Spat
December 14, 2018  |  B2B Payments

With trade tensions continuing between the U.S. and China, analysts are finding a shift among global supply chains away from the Chinese market, to the...

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The Financial Opportunity In Supply Chains’ Rising FX Risks
The Financial Opportunity In Supply Chains’ Rising FX Risks
December 13, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Foreign exchange (FX) volatility can be detrimental to businesses with heavy reliance on cross-border operations. Trade tensions between the U.S. and China, as well as...

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Walmart, Dollar Tree Step Up Pressure On Chinese Suppliers
Walmart, Dollar Tree Step Up Pressure On Chinese Suppliers
November 29, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The impacts of ongoing trade disputes between the U.S. and China are beginning to be felt by suppliers, according to Wall Street Journal reports on...

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High Revenues, Low Margins An Opportunity In X-Border Corporate Payments
High Revenues, Low Margins An Opportunity In X-Border Corporate Payments
November 27, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Consumers may secure the majority of payments innovation efforts, but when it comes to cross-border payments, the opportunity undoubtedly lies in corporate transactions. Get the...

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South Africa Government Losing Billions To Trade Mis-Invoicing
South Africa Government Losing Billions To Trade Mis-Invoicing
November 21, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Analysts estimate the South African government has lost a total of about $37 billion as a result of misinvoicing in its global trade operations. Get...

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Citi Payment Insights Expands To 70 Markets
Citi Payment Insights Expands To 70 Markets
November 21, 2018  |  Global Payments

Citi’s Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) announced that it has expanded its Citi Payment Insights offering to more than 20 new markets, making it available...

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World Blockchain Trade Consortium Launches With FinTech Platforms
World Blockchain Trade Consortium Launches With FinTech Platforms
November 19, 2018  |  Blockchain

The World Blockchain Trade Consortium (WBTC) officially launched this week in Singapore with the aim to utilize blockchain technology to lower costs, reduce risk and...

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Treasurers Remain Calm Amid Trade Tensions, Rate Hikes
Treasurers Remain Calm Amid Trade Tensions, Rate Hikes
November 14, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Corporate treasurers say they remain fairly unconcerned about global trade tensions and incoming interest rate hikes, and have not changed their payments practices as a...

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