In this episode, we sit down with Ernesto Vila, Founder and CEO of Tech Cargo, the logistics company redefining freight forwarding with technology. Discover the unique story behind Tech Cargo’s founding, the pivotal role technology plays in automating processes, and how they help SMEs access trade finance solutions seamlessly integrated with logistics. We also dive into Tech Cargo's partnerships with financial institutions, their commitment to sustainability, and how they tackle global trade regulations using innovative digital solutions. Looking ahead, explore the future trends in logistics and trade finance that Tech Cargo is helping shape. If you're curious about how logistics and trade finance can evolve together or how Tech Cargo is creating a resilient, tech-driven supply chain, this episode is for you!
Welcome to the Trade Finance Distribution Initiative podcast! In this episode, we spotlight Invoice Mate, a game-changing member of the TFDI community. Hear ChiefMate Muhammad Salman Anjum delve into how this innovative platform is reshaping trade finance by: Enhancing transparency and efficiency in invoicing. Supporting the evolution of trade finance into a fully investible asset class. Addressing key challenges faced by stakeholders in the global trade finance ecosystem. Discover the transformative potential of Invoice Mate and what’s next for trade finance stakeholders.
In this episode, host Doris Kononowicz sits down with Christoph Gugelmann, CEO of Tradeteq, to explore how Tradeteq is revolutionising trade finance. With insights into trade receivables securitisation, asset-backed financing, and strategies for closing the trade finance gap, Christoph sheds light on what’s next for the industry. Plus, he previews Tradeteq’s live demo at the Trade Finance Investor Day, highlighting how the platform empowers institutional investors and supports SME liquidity. The Trade Finance Investor Day 2024 will be holding on the 11th and 12th of November in London.
In this episode, host Doris Kononowicz interviews Amparo Garcia Flores, General Manager of Securitize Europe, to discuss how digital securities are transforming capital raising and investment opportunities. As a speaker at the 2024 Trade Finance Investor Day, Amparo offers a preview of her panel on tokenizing real-world assets and its groundbreaking potential for the trade finance ecosystem. The Trade Finance Investor Day takes place on the 11th and 12th November at the Four Seasons Hotel on Park Lane in London. The conference will focus on the theme, 'unlocking asset-backed securitisation' and will feature conversations around how credit insurers and development banks fit into ABS structures. A limited number of early bird tickets are now on sale: https://www.tradefinancedistribution.com/the-2024-trade-finance-investor-day
Nick Stainthorpe of Reed Smith discusses why the Investor Day is such a critical event and what he hopes to share when he takes to the stage this year. The Trade Finance Investor Day takes place on the 10th and 11th November at the Four Seasons Hotel on Park Lane in London. The conference will focus on the theme, 'unlocking asset-backed securitisation' and will feature conversations around how credit insurers and development banks fit into ABS structures. A limited number of early bird tickets are now on sale: https://www.tradefinancedistribution.com/the-2024-trade-finance-investor-day
Moritz Hill from Emerald Capital Group, discusses his excitement in joining this year's Investor Day. He discusses the work to be done in order to bring technology and assets closer to deliver better trade finance solutions. The Trade Finance Investor Day takes place on the 10th and 11th November at the Four Seasons Hotel on Park Lane in London. The conference will focus on the theme, 'unlocking asset-backed securitisation' and will feature conversations around how credit insurers and development banks fit into ABS structures. A limited number of early bird tickets are now on sale: https://www.tradefinancedistribution.com/the-2024-trade-finance-investor-day
Pranay Srinivasan from Manufactured, discusses what he's going to be speaking around at this year's Investor Day. We discuss how their technology offers security for trade finance assets and how SMB's are a crucial aspect of the industry. The Trade Finance Investor Day takes place on the 10th and 11th November at the Four Seasons Hotel on Park Lane in London. The conference will focus on the theme, 'unlocking asset-backed securitisation' and will feature conversations around how credit insurers and development banks fit into ABS structures. A limited number of early bird tickets are now on sale: https://www.tradefinancedistribution.com/the-2024-trade-finance-investor-day
Richard Wulff from ICISA, discusses joining this year's Investor Day. We discuss the use of AI with underwriters, the biggest challenges currently facing the credit insurance and surety sectors, and how is ICISA working to address them. The Trade Finance Investor Day takes place on the 10th and 11th November at the Four Seasons Hotel on Park Lane in London. The conference will focus on the theme, 'unlocking asset-backed securitisation' and will feature conversations around how credit insurers and development banks fit into ABS structures. A limited number of early bird tickets are now on sale: https://www.tradefinancedistribution.com/the-2024-trade-finance-investor-day
Billy Sebell from XDC Foundation, this year's platinum partner for the Investor day talks about the excitement around being part of the Investor Day and how it's creating more opportunities in the Trade Finance industry. The Trade Finance Investor Day takes place on the 10th and 11th November at the Four Seasons Hotel on Park Lane in London. The conference will focus on 'unlocking asset-backed securitisation'. A limited number of early bird tickets are now on sale: https://www.tradefinancedistribution.com/the-2024-trade-finance-investor-day
In our latest podcast, we speak to Paul Landless who's Partner in Derivatives & Structured Products at Clifford Chance. https://www.cliffordchance.com/ Clifford Chance is one of the world’s largest law firms, headquartered in London. It has world-class resources covering 32 major financial centres worldwide. In this podcast, we discuss: - How Clifford Chance helps new entrants in trade such as SME-focused non-bank lenders. - Whether institutional investors such pensions funds and family offices rely on Clifford Chance legal guidance in trade and working capital finance. - The next big legal developments in trade finance. - Whether he sees securitisation acting as a useful bridge between banking and capital markets. - How tokenisation can support the industry. - And, as co-head of the firm's global Tech Group, Paul tells us what this world looks like at the moment, and what’s exciting him?
In our latest podcast, we speak to Idriss Al Rifai, the co-founder and CEO of Flow48. https://www.flow48.com/ Flow 48 is a FinTech in the Gulf Region and South Africa. It offers SME financing enabling growth by transforming future revenues into up-front capital through both invoice-based financing and revenue-based financing. Idriss has a very colourful background... he used to be a professional basketball player and then joined the Special Forces. Then he did an MBA which kicked-off his love of startups. In this episode, we discuss, amongst other things, the role technology plays in his company and how AI is changing things.
In our latest podcast, we speak to Steve Bendit from Securitize. https://securitize.io/ Securitize is a platform enabling regulation-compliant tokenisation of security. It also delivers end-to-end tokenisation of any fund, company, or asset. Unlocking alternative assets with a digital platform for issuing and trading digital asset securities. In this month’s episode, we discuss: the tokenisation of real-world assets, a recent product launch for the Securitize team, use cases for adopting digital assets, how US regulators are adapting to this new technology, what are ‘Security Token Offerings’ (STOs), and what lies on the horizon. Join the TFD Initiative: www.tradefinancedistribution.com
In our latest podcast, Bob Ejodame, Vice President of Capital Markets at INX, tells us about his lightbulb moment when he first heard about what INX was doing. In this month’s episode, we discover everything you need to know about INX which is a US regulated hub for cryptocurrencies & security tokens for trading and investing in digital assets. https://www.inx.co/ Join the TFD Initiative: www.tradefinancedistribution.com
In our latest podcast we catch up with Emerald Capital, an alternative lender specialising in trade finance solutions. Its focus is on short-term financing on a revolving basis, priding themselves on making quick and flexible lending decisions to help grow their clients’ businesses. In this month’s episode, Director, Moritz Hill, discusses the evolution of the company and how it grew out of the pandemic, AI applications, and why Emerald Capital decided to sponsor the Trade Finance Investor Day. Join the TFD Initiative: tradefinancedistribution.com
The TFDi’s latest podcast is out and this month it’s our chance to speak to Timothée Bloch, the Co-Founder at A&T Alpha Credit. A&T Alpha credit is based in Geneva and specialises in structured financing for SMEs, with a core expertise in structuring private debt products aimed at financing working capital needs. The company’s aim, ‘to facilitate the direct allocation of liquidity towards real economy financing - when traditional lenders no longer fulfil their mission’. Join the TFDi: https://www.tradefinancedistribution.com
In our latest podcast we speak to one of the latest members of the TFDi, Atlendis. Alexis Masseron is the CEO of Atlendis which enables users to lend digital assets to real-world businesses on-chain, filling the gap that traditional finance has not been able to cover. Leveraging blockchain technology and open banking. Join the TFDi: https://www.tradefinancedistribution.com
In our latest podcast we speak to one of the latest members of the TFDi, Almila Arikan Sarbanoglu. She is Director, Working Capital - Receivables Finance at Kyriba. Kyriba is a leader in cloud treasury and finance solutions, delivering mission-critical capabilities for cash and risk management, payments and working capital solutions. More than 2,000 clients worldwide rely on Kyriba to see, protect and grow their liquidity. Join the TFDi: https://www.tradefinancedistribution.com/
Our latest podcast is now live where we’ve been discussing the impact of the Electronic Trade Documents Act, amongst other things. Richard Fossett is the CEO and Founder of TradeRiver. The company is one of the most recent to become a member of the TFDi. TradeRiver is an alternative finance provider that has delivered more than £380m of Working Capital to SMEs in the UK... processing more than 7,000 individual client payments and has more than 1000 suppliers registered in 45 countries. We even talk about Richard’s fascinating previous career of running hotels in the Middle East. Join the TFDi: https://www.tradefinancedistribution.com/
Our latest guest on the TFDi podcast is Ernesto Vila, the CEO of AP Trade Finance. APTF is a leading provider of innovative trade finance solutions for SMEs targeting those which are looking to expand their business operations on an international scale. The company’s become the latest member of the TFDi. Ernesto discusses APTF’s use of technology, blockchain and AI. Join the TFDi: https://www.tradefinancedistribution.com/
We’ve been lucky enough to catch up with the CEO of Vayana TradeXchange for our latest TFDi podcast. Kaylan Basu heads up the Mumbai-based operation which connects exporters, importers and financiers globally through a digital platform for trade finance. It was also great to meet him in person at the Trade Finance Investor Day. It’s as Vanaya TradeXchange has just announced a new partnership with another TFDi member, Tradeteq. In this video clip from the podcast, Kaylan tells us how excited he is about the possibilities this will bring. Join the TFDi: https://www.tradefinancedistribution.com/ Vayana TradeXchange: https://vayanatradexchange.com/