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Revolutionising Trade Finance: How EY’s TRACK is Transforming Compliance and Risk Management
Trade finance, a critical component of global commerce, is increasingly challenged by rising compliance costs, stricter regulatory...
Nov 22, 20242 min read


VoloFin Secures USD 50 Million to Boost Trade Finance for Indian Exporters
VoloFin, a Singapore-based supply chain fintech, has raised USD 50 million to enhance trade finance solutions for Indian exporters, with...
Nov 21, 20241 min read


Enigio’s trace:original Becomes First Digital Trade Document System Recognised as 'Reliable' Under ICC DSI Framework
Enigio’s trace:original solution has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first digital trade document system to be...
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Brazil Expands Digital Currency Pilot Drex to Revolutionise Trade Finance
Brazil's central bank is advancing its digital currency pilot, Drex, into the realm of trade finance, aiming to automate the settlement...
Nov 21, 20242 min read


iC4DTI: Pioneering Global Digital Trade Transformation
The UK’s Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation (C4DTI) is expanding its operations internationally with the launch of iC4DTI on 5...
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Singapore FinTech Festival 2024 Showcases Digitalisation and AI as Key Fintech Themes
The ninth Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) showcased digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) as critical themes influencing the...
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Transforming Trade Finance: Recent Successes by XDC Trade Network
Sunil Senapati from XDC Trade Network recently shared key accomplishments in the network’s ongoing commitment to transforming trade...
Nov 7, 20241 min read


IFC and C2FO Collaborate to Launch Supply Chain Finance Platform for African Small Businesses
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has partnered with working capital solutions provider C2FO to develop Africa’s first supply...
Oct 29, 20241 min read


Transforming Trade Finance: Citi rolls out digital bill of exchange
Citi recently launched the Citi Digital Bill (CDB), a digital bill of exchange aimed at transforming trade finance by eliminating...
Oct 29, 20241 min read


Curlec & Seedflex Launch PAYS Advance for Malaysian Merchants
Curlec by Razorpay, a fintech payment gateway in Malaysia, has partnered with Singapore’s Seedflex Technologies to launch the...
Oct 29, 20241 min read


S’pore can facilitate more inclusive trade in Asean
Singapore is playing a key role in supporting South-East Asia’s poorer economies, like Myanmar and Laos, to better integrate into...
Sep 23, 20241 min read


Maybank Invests in Funding Societies to Support Southeast Asian MSMEs
Image: Fintech News Malaysia, Freepik Maybank has made a strategic investment in Funding Societies, a Southeast Asian digital financing...
Sep 11, 20241 min read


WTO reform key to driving digital trade
In today's digital age, efficient trade relies on seamless data flows and harmonized digital rules. While the world is technically...
Jul 2, 20241 min read


Trade finance assets poised for tokenisation: StanChart
Trade finance assets could become a major tokenized asset class by 2034, making up 16% of the projected $30.1 trillion global tokenized...
Jun 29, 20241 min read


New €215m facility by IFC, Deutsche Bank aims to enhance trade in Africa
To support financing for importers and exporters in Africa, especially in fragile and conflict-affected states, IFC has partnered with...
Jun 28, 20241 min read


EKH eyes stock exchange listing to fund expansion of container depot network
Eng Kong Holdings (EKH), Singapore's largest container depot operator, has applied for a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to raise...
Jun 19, 20241 min read


Proxtera and Chongqing Yumaotong Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd Partner to Revolutionize Cross-Border Trade for Chongqing SMEs
Proxtera, a leader in trade, finance, and digital innovation services, has announced a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...
Jun 10, 20241 min read


Bringing trade into the Web 3.0
In August 2023, a pioneering group of Singaporean and Indian companies and banks completed the world's first fully paperless cross-border...
May 28, 20241 min read


ADB & Citi Sign Agreement to Support SMEs and Boost Trade Through Supply Chain Financing
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Citi have joined forces through a master risk participation agreement to enhance access to supply...
May 6, 20241 min read


Maritime-focused venture capital fund reaps rewards in Singapore
For many tech startups focusing on maritime and trade solutions, funding can be hard to come by. The maritime industry is perceived as...
Apr 9, 20241 min read
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