Supply chain finance

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Davos 2020: Financial inclusion and fintech is key to meeting the UN SDGs

While technology has yet again been a central topic of discussion at this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, there has also been a determined focus on fintech and how financial inclusion is key to meeting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

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Tradeshift closes in on $240m funding

Supply chain finance outfit Tradeshift is closing in on a $240 million equity and debt funding round as it seeks to hit profitability in the "near future".

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Standard Chartered invests in Chinese supply chain finance platform Linklogis

Standard Chartered has made a strategic investment in Chinese blockchain-enabled supply chain financing platform Linklogis. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Deutsche Bank: China’s BRI is fundamental for sustainable finance

In a report released today, Deutsche Bank responds to client demand for a guide to the Silk Road, otherwise known as China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the opportunities it presents to incorporate sustainable development and low-carbon practices.

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SolarisBank launches subsidiary digital assets

solarisBank, the tech company with a banking license, publicly announced the foundation of its subsidiary solaris Digital Assets GmbH today. The 100% subsidiary of Berlin-based solarisBank AG will provide an API-accessible platform which adds a custody solution to the full range of solarisBank’s digital white-label banking services. solarisBank had already made a significant contribution to the decentralized world in 2018 by launching the solarisBank Blockchain Factory as a banking infrastructure provider. solaris Digital Assets will further advance solarisBank’s blockchain activities by supplementing the banking infrastructure with a custody solution for digital assets.

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SustainableFinance.Live: Beyond ‘greenwashed’ ideas and toward tangible results

After a morning of keynotes and ‘speed dating’ roundtable sessions, SustainableFinance.Live attendees broke out into whiteboard sessions where they learned by doing, workshopping scenarios to create tangible results.

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Disclosing sustainability does not guarantee sustainability

81% of banks are disclosing information on progressive climate-related public policy. According to a report by Boston Common Asset Management, this is a slight increase from 71% in 2018.

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Standardised data reporting is the lynchpin for future of sustainable finance

In a recent survey by State Street Global Advisors, 52% of European investors cited regulation as the key driver toward ESG adoption. Yet, despite attempts to introduce regulatory requirements, a lack of standardisation in reporting obligations is proving a significant challenge towards achieving meaningful progress.

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The impact of climate risk on investment decisions and disclosure law

Climate change is predicted to cost 200 of the world’s largest companies $1 trillion over the next five years, according to a survey conducted by the charity CDP. But should the financial services industry be concerned? The answer is yes and for two fundamental reasons: the impact on investment and disclosure laws.

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De-risking sustainable reporting of commercial banking data

While the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations General Assembly for 2030 are ambitious, the financial services industry will play a crucial role in supporting countries with implementing new approaches to build momentum and accelerate progress.

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Banks must adopt decarbonisation strategy ahead of imminent climate crisis

The influx of green banking initiatives and risk management tools has done little to remedy the expansion of fossil fuel financing and commercial attitudes remain unchanged as we move forward towards what is now a climate crisis, according to Boston Common Asset Management’s 2019 report.

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SustainableFinance.Live - a new event series

Finextra Research and ResponsibleRisk are collaborating with change agents in the sustainable finance arena to showcase a programme of content, workshops and conferences.

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Mastercard launches payment on delivery service for businesses

Mastercard is working with PNC Bank to pilot a system that lets businesses pay suppliers in real-time when receiving goods or services.

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Citi partners with WorldLink to enhance supply chain offering

Citi’s Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) has strengthened supplier finance offerings in partnership with the bank's internal platform WorldLink, allowing clients to transact and settle across multiple major currencies in the US with plans to expand globally.

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DBS launches digital logistics package for SMEs

With e-commerce on the rise[1], DBS will launch a digital logistics solutions package for SME customers in the space.

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C2FO acquires India’s largest early payment platform, Priority Vendor

C2FO, the world’s largest provider of working capital solutions cements its position in India by acquiring the country’s largest early payment platform, Priority Vendor.

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Barclaycard Commercial Payments hub aims to smooth procurement process

As businesses become increasingly concerned with paying their suppliers on time, Barclaycard Commercial Payments has launched an online hub designed to smooth the process.

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CTBC Bank and Evergreen Line adopt Bolero for trade digitisation

CTBC Bank, the leading Taiwanese financial institution, and Evergreen Line, the leading brand in global container shipping headquartered in Taiwan, have entered into a landmark partnership with Bolero International, the trade finance digitisation expert, providing export clients with the multiple benefits and dramatically reduced transaction times of electronic bills of lading (eBLs) executed on the advanced Bolero electronic trade digitisation platform.

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Emirates NBD launches supply chain and trade finance portal, smartTRADE

Emirates NBD, one of the leading banks in the region, has launched smartTRADE, a new portal catering to supply chain and trade finance customers, as part of the bank’s smartBUSINESS channel.

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Tradeshift implements Qedit privacy platform

QEDIT, a Privacy-Enhancing Technology provider based on zero-knowledge proof cryptography, has announced a partnership with Tradeshift, the leader in supply chain payments and marketplaces.