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The supply chain in any business is a delicate and intricate structure that requires a high level of organisation to operate efficiently. Disrupting one link in the supply chain can often have a knock-on effect, giving rise to other problems and effectively disrupting the entire business. The larger and more complex the business, the more problems are compounded by the smallest delays and the more expensive they are to rectify.

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Our Chief Solutions Officer Enno-Burghard Weitzel, recently recorded a podcast with Tedd George, Chief Narrative Officer at Kleos Advisory. Tedd has known about Surecomp for many years but was intrigued by our digital evolution, especially our collaborative trade finance SaaS platform, RIVO™, and how its forming part of a new wave of fintech that is transforming trade finance in Africa.

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Movement is gaining pace across the globe to reform the efficiency of trade and supply chain transactions which have traditionally relied so heavily on paper and manual processing. Leading the charge with a pivotal shift in legislation is the UK, Singapore and the US who have now all mandated that digital trade documents have the same legal standing as paper. However, despite its leading economy with a sophisticated banking infrastructure and booming hardware and electronics industries, Japan has been lagging in its adoption of software in this space, further hindered by the lack of regulatory standards and frameworks.

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Trade finance is a critical component of global commerce, facilitating the movement of goods and services across borders. As we approach 2024, we believe several emerging trends are poised to reshape the landscape of trade finance, driving efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in international trade. These top trade finance trends for 2024 are expected to redefine the way businesses conduct cross-border transactions and navigate the complexities of the global marketplace.

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In the constantly evolving landscape of international trade, Latin American countries have been playing a pivotal role, contributing significantly to global trade dynamics. Among them, Mexico, Ecuador, Panama, El Salvador, Guatemala and Colombia have emerged as key players, fostering economic growth and participating actively in the global supply chain. Understanding the trade finance and foreign trade trends in these nations provides crucial insights into the region's economic vitality and potential opportunities.

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In a recent webinar by Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT), Surecomp’s Enno-Burghard Weitzel and Paul Warfield from Huntington National Bank discussed how banks can future-proof their compliance requirements - and address talent retention challenges - with digital trade finance.

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