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Trade Finance September 15, 2022
Is your business vulnerable to forex trading scams?
The foreign exchange market is decentralised and, as such, there is no organisation capable of controlling the entire scope...
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Trade Finance September 9, 2022
Future of fintech – Can Big Banks keep up?
Financial technology (fintech for short) is transforming the global economy, rapidly changing how service providers cater to businesses and...
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Trade Finance August 31, 2022
What is non-farm payroll and why does it matter?
Non-farm payrolls (NFP) is a US employment report, which contains information related to unemployment, job growth, and other key...
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Trade Finance August 25, 2022
Currency risk management 101
Volatility is an inherent trait of financial markets. Large enterprises, SMEs and sole proprietors who deal with international suppliers,...
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Trade Finance August 23, 2022
What is inflation and how does it impact the economy?
Inflation has a strong impact on the entire economy, including businesses and consumers. Inflation causes higher prices for goods...
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Trade Finance August 12, 2022
China’s currency woes – How do China’s politics affect international trade?
The jury is still out as to whether or not China presents an untapped resource which rewards the brave...
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Trade Finance July 7, 2022
How to manage currency risk for your business
Managing currency risk for a business can be challenging. There are multiple factors which can impact a company’s exposure...
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Trade Finance June 29, 2022
How to open a US bank account from abroad
There are several options which you can decide to choose when opening a US bank account from abroad. Most...
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Trade Finance March 11, 2022
Understanding currency volatility: an overview
When it comes to business, it’s important for organisations that trade globally to have a keen understanding of currency...
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Trade Finance February 21, 2019
What is a business trade cycle?
A business trade cycle or simply “the trade cycle” is the cycle countries go through as collective economic activity...
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Trade Finance February 12, 2019
What is trade finance in banking?
Trade finance in banking is something of a misnomer. It has very little to do with the actual finance...
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Trade Finance January 31, 2019
The Cheapest International Money Transfer
If you look up the term “cheap” in any online dictionary, there are several meanings and connotations but none...