Posted June 19, 2019
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Global Supply Chain Finance Forum issues receivables discounting guidance to drive further clarity on terms and techniques

The Global Supply Chain Finance Forum announced today the release of its new guidance document, Market Practices in Supply Chain Finance: Receivables Discounting Technique. The paper is the first in a series of industry guidance documents intended to provide clarity and consistency to the world of supply chain finance. Supply chain finance is one of […]

Posted October 12, 2018
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GSCFF takes decisive step in clarifying Supply Chain Finance

Following the release of Standard Definitions for Techniques of Supply Chain Finance in 2016, the Global Supply Chain Finance Forum is taking another decisive step in clarifying Supply Chain Finance. Comprised of ICC, BAFT, EBA, FCI and ITFA, the industry consortium will leverage its collective footprint to aid financial institutions, accounting firms, rating agencies and […]

Posted June 7, 2018
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Banks report increased SCF provision shows ICC trade finance survey

Conducted annually, the ICC Global Survey report is an authoritative review of the trade finance industry, based on exclusive information from over 250 banks in more than 90 countries. The survey results are bolstered by contributions from an international array of leading voices on trade and finance, including experts from the World Bank, the Boston […]

Posted June 7, 2018
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Payables finance whitepaper from Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank has released a comprehensive new publication, “Payables Finance: A guide to working capital optimisation”, which provides a practical guide to the past, present and future of payables finance – all based on actual transactions and programmes. Importantly, the publication explores what makes a successful payables finance programme, and highlights the transformative impact they […]

Posted March 31, 2017
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ICC releases cross-industry SCF standards

source: Global Trade Review (GTR) The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has released a list of standard definitions for techniques of supply chain finance (SCF), developed jointly with Baft, the Euro Banking Association (EBA), Factors Chain International (FCA) and the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA). The initiative is a step towards the much-needed standardisation […]

Posted March 31, 2017
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Clarifying Supply Chain Finance

source: Cash and Trade Supply chain finance has been a growth area in recent years, yet there has been a growing feeling within the industry that its practitioners have – at times – been speaking in tongues. The new Standard Definitions for Techniques of Supply Chain Finance will hopefully go some way to address this […]

Posted March 31, 2017
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Elucidating supply chain finance

source: Financier Worldwide The use of supply chain finance (SCF) in both domestic and cross-border trade has grown exponentially over the past few years, helping to optimise the management of the working capital and liquidity invested in supply chain processes and transactions.

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Supply Chain Finance Workshop

Date: October 23, 2019

Location: Chicago

This workshop is held in conjunction with the 29^th Annual Conference on International Trade hosted by BAFT. The full day event is led by Supply Chain Finance expert, Alexander Malaket, President of OPUS Advisory Services in Canada and Founder & Managing Director of Trade Finance Associates in Singapore. You can earn up to 6 CPD hours for CDCS (Certified Document Credit Specialist) recertification. As the workshop is held the day prior to the Conference on International Trade, you can either register for workshop only or register to attend the workshop in conjunction with the conference and receive a discounted price.

29th Annual Conference on International Trade

Start date: October 23, 2019

End date: October 25, 2019

Location: Chicago

Event website

The 29th Annual Conference on International Trade hosted by BAFT, specifically designed for international trade practitioners, is focused on the key issues that enhance the growth and impact of trade finance on the economy. The event will gather 250 leading trade, trade finance and supply chain professionals.

BAFT has gathered global trade heads from different regions to share how they are dealing with new regulatory and compliance requirements, finding new pockets of growth and investing in new products in the open account/working capital space. The conference will also feature sessions on navigating in the new digital trade world, evolving corporate trade needs and their associated challenges, the geopolitics of international trade, the impact of sustainability/green initiatives on the trade finance and much more. Additionally, the conference will feature:

A ‘Speaker’s Corner’ to allow attendees to ask panelists questions in a one-on-one setting
An ‘Innovation Showcase’ highlighting trade solutions from leading trade consortia and providers
Dedicate slots for bilateral meetings to meet with clients and prospects
Multiple networking sessions including breakfast, lunch, and several cocktail receptions
The opportunity to earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits

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