Velotrade Cafe: Blog & Company Updates 

The landmark SolarWinds hack points to the everyday issue of data risk faced by organisations of all types. In this blog post we explain the pros and cons of using third-party APIs when rolling out new services to boost online business models. We also recommend some simple steps to avoid this serious threat.

One of the most glamorous and successful alternative trade finance companies has filed for insolvency and is facing possible bankruptcy. It looked too good to be true: A lack of transparent risk assessment and intense risk concentration, coupled with obvious conflicts of interest, sealed the company’s fate.

The potential for further unpredictable interventions by retail investors has added another layer of risk to the investment landscape but it has also positively highlighted how open financial markets are becoming today.

The digitization process can help CEOs to evolve their company business model and make it adaptable to less favorable conditions. In this post we look at how the scene is set for many more corporates to adopt Digitization.

Following hot market trends can be a profitable pastime for investors, but the risks of Covid-19, rising geo-politics and economic fundamentals should never be over-looked. Facing multiple threats in today’s mis-matched market – make sure that you avoid the Iceberg Illusion and consider Alternative Assets to balance your portfolio.

In recent months, the flow of goods across international borders has slowed significantly and many SME manufacturers are facing severe difficulties in staying afloat. Governments have already introduced incentives in many countries to kickstart the economy. New funding can be used to activate international trade in a relatively straightforward manner. Market-based solutions already exist.