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In today's fast-paced global economy, businesses face significant challenges in managing trade and supply chain finance, from complex manual processes to a lack of visibility over credit lines and liquidity. This blog explores how trade finance automation can simplify these operations, reduce risk, and improve efficiency.

Known for its strategic location and robust infrastructure, The Netherlands has long been recognized as a pivotal player in global trade. One of the largest exporters of agricultural products globally, the country’s efficient agricultural supply chain and innovation in food technology have enabled it as a key exporter of flowers, vegetables, dairy products, and meat. It is also a major player in the chemical, pharmaceutical and industrial machinery sectors. A significant exporter of refined petroleum products, the country is also investing in renewable energy technologies, making it a key player in the future energy landscape.

As businesses strive to optimise processes, enhance efficiency, and meet growing customer demands, the tools they use need to evolve as well. For those who trade internationally, having the most up-to-date, innovative trade financing tools and processes can mean the difference between success and failure in foreign markets. To share more about the current landscape of digital trade finance processes, Surecomp surveyed nearly 100 trade finance professionals.

Indonesia, Southeast Asia’s largest economy, is experiencing a significant transformation in its trade finance sector. This transformation is largely driven by digitization, which is reshaping the landscape of import and export businesses, boosting trade finance growth, and prompting top trade banks to innovate. As corporates demand better digital customer service, the Indonesian trade finance sector stands at the cusp of a new era.

Meet Tal Weiser, the dynamic Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Surecomp, a visionary leader in the financial technology space. As a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience, Tal currently plays a pivotal role at Surecomp, where he drives the growth of the cutting-edge trade finance solutions. With a background rooted in both technology and finance, Tal brings a unique perspective to the ever-evolving landscape of open banking in payments and trade finance.

We believe that sustainable global trade promotes growth and improves people’s lives. The better the world trades, the better society is, so we are on a mission to enable seamless, sustainable trade for companies of every size. But why is digital trade necessary? Why should importers and exporters be embracing seamless, frictionless, paperless trade and leveraging digital solutions to secure trade finance funding and growth?