Trade finance
DBS loan demand to remain strong in H1, full-year growth likely at 5% to 6%: CEO Tan Su Shan
The bank has other assets to deploy into if loan demand declines in H2 amid persistent trade war
Preventing trade shocks from igniting the next financial crisis
Preparedness, not prediction, is the watchword
Navigating economic uncertainty: Strengthening trade through digital connectivity
Platforms that enable secure and verifiable real-time data exchanges can enhance trust and mitigate fraud
ABS introduces digital tool for banks to verify trade financing documents
It relies on a secure, end-to-end data connection between the Trade Finance Registry, SGTraDex, carrier data aggregators and ocean carriers
Germany’s record trade surplus with US set to stoke tensions
The balance stood at 69.95 billion euros in 2024, up more than 10% from a year earlier
Manage risks in commodity financing by bracing for constant uncertainty: UOB’s Lim Chen Chen
Commodities have become more strategic than ever, says UOB’s group head of structured trade and commodity finance
BT Future of Finance: Transaction banking and trade finance (Ep 1)
What does the Future of Finance look like? According to HSBC, trade finance will lead the way. Correspondent Howie Lim speaks to Shayan Hazir, CDO, HSBC.
Creating a seamless client experience with virtual accounts
A new digital solution supports Syfe’s overseas expansion and allows investors to capitalise on time-sensitive market opportunities
Wholesale central bank digital currencies could change cross-border payments
Despite excitement around retail CBDCs, wholesale CBDCs are the ones to watch
Bridging the cash flow gap, with receivables financing
A-Star Testing & Inspection can now cut through the paperwork and flexibly draw cash when needed, ensuring on-time payments to staff and suppliers
