What is an escrow account?Escrow is used when funds are held by an impartial, respectable and jointly-appointed third party. The escrow agent will transfer the funds only once the counterparts agree on the satisfactory quality of the product. The set-up of an...
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Most Common Cash Flow Problems Cash flow problems can kill even the most profitable of businesses. Multinational and Small-Medium sized companies alike struggle to maintain a healthy cash flow. Therefore, identifying the causes is essential for sustainable...
Invoice Factoring for Small Businesses
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What is Working Capital Financing?
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ESG Driven Velotrade
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Sustainable Growth with ESG
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The Emergence of Sustainable Trade Finance
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ESG Investing is the Way Forward
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High profile defaults in the world of Trade Finance
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The GameStop Stock Saga
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2021 Investment Outlook
2021 Investment OutlookCentral banks first introduced low interest rates following the 2008 global financial crisis. They have remained in place due to stubbornly weak economic growth and low inflation. As base rates have moved closer to zero, the likelihood...
What is the Iceberg Illusion in Financial Markets?
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Cash Flow Discipline for Surviving the COVID-19 Crisis
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The Perils of Investing in a Fully-Valued Market
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What is the value of Trade Credit Insurance?
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