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Trade Finance – April 2010
21 April 2010
Highlights from the March 2010 print edition of Trade Finance magazine.
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COVER STORY
Banks examine the bigger trade picture
Banks involved in trade finance and trade services report a continued climb out of the global financial crisis with trade provision leading the way. But what lessons have been learned and will the examination of trade finance lending lead to changes in practices? Michele Martensen assesses the scene.
Americas Trade & Supply Chain: Lessons learned
As the global economy emerges from the downturn, the trade and supply chain finance industry in the Americas is dusting itself off and learning from the events of the past two years. Oliver O’Connell examines the scene.
CEE Trade & Supply Chain: Recovering through trade
As Central and Eastern Europe stabilises following the aftermath of the crisis Dickon Harris examines how trade finance solutions are helping speed a recovery.
MENA Trade & Supply Chain: Holding fast in the Middle East
Supply chains in the MENA region held fast while many broke down around it during the global financial crisis. Sam McManus explores the strengths, weaknesses and trends that define the region and why SMEs must beware the ‘bullwhip effect’.
Financial supply chain management: the time is now
While recent events have driven the take-up of financial supply chain management solutions, conditions remain ripe for implementing a holistic approach to procurement and financing, say Jonathan Richman and Alexander Mutter of Deutsche Bank’s Global Transaction Banking.
Supplier Finance growth in the SME markets
By Matthew Frohling, Global Product Manager, Supplier Finance, Global Transaction Services, Citi. The trend is toward supporting small and mid-sized suppliers who don’t necessarily ship their goods across oceans.
LC boom in Algeria
Eight months ago the Algerian government ruled that no imports could enter Algeria without a corresponding letter of credit. Sam McManus explores the reasons for the change in regulation and how banks have adapted to the new environment.
Interview: Chris Conn, SWIFT
Oliver O’Connell, New York-based editor of Trade Finance, sat down with Christopher Conn, SWIFT’s senior business manager, trade & supply chain management –Americas, to hear about the development of the Bank Payment Obligation.