Trade finance

Trade finance signifies financing for trade, and it concerns both domestic and international trade transactions. A trade transaction requires a seller of goods and services as well as a buyer. Various intermediaries such as banks and financial institutions can facilitate these transactions by financing the trade.

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Standard Chartered Pilots Blockchain Trade Finance Tool

Standard Chartered Pilots Blockchain Trade Finance Tool
Standard Chartered Pilots Blockchain Trade Finance Tool
April 03, 2017  |  B2B Payments

Standard Chartered Bank will begin piloting a trade finance solution powered by blockchain technology, reports said Friday (March 31). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Where Credit Scores Are Scarce, Mobile Devices Fill In The Gaps For Lenders
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March 10, 2017  |  B2B Payments

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January 20, 2017  |  B2B Payments

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January 20, 2017  |  B2B Payments

The former CEO of blockchain FinTech firm Ripple has found a new position. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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January 19, 2017  |  B2B Payments

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January 17, 2017  |  B2B Payments

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