How Modern Land’s leverage ratio impressed Fitch RatingsWang Qiang, group CFO of Modern Land, discusses how it increased its leverage ratio to best serve its property expansion.Jun 5, 2015
Landmark trade proves BPOs have valueThe first-ever factoring BPO is evidence against the argument BPOs are a tool developed by bankers, for banker’s interests only. Sep 30, 2013
China’s fishy trade export data raises eyebrowsThe country’s most recent import/export data indicates the old trade scam of over-invoicing is creeping back. Aug 12, 2013
China’s great fake trade scamChina’s central bank was the primary cause for the interbank lending spike, but "fake trading" precipitated the problem.Jul 29, 2013
Final hurdle cleared for BPOs to take offUR BPO rules have been unanimously approved by the ICC clearing the way for the first multi-bank, automated deal to occur.Apr 29, 2013
The ICC needs to put money where its mouth is on trade documentationIt is time for the ICC to adopt fairer and more equitable practices for distributing its key trade guidelines. Mar 26, 2013
The real benefit of trade finance boutiques Smaller non-bank financial companies are trying to find their niche come Basel III. But what can they really offer? Jan 7, 2013
Why banks wait on BPOsThe progress of Bank Payment Obligations was the hot issue at this year’s Sibos, but its slow progress is causing consternation. Nov 2, 2012
Grandstanding on stripper's stageDepartment of Financial Services’ (DFS) order to Standard Chartered Bank reads sensationally and personally. The extent of the banks’ wrongdoing is exaggerated. Aug 13, 2012
Paying for a stripperMore dirty banking tricks surface in the world of trade finance and paymentsJul 24, 2012
Tricky maths for China's exportersRenminbi volatility is here to stay. Please don't forget the headache this causes for smaller exporters.May 27, 2012
Out of the shadows: Alternative financeAlternative sources of finance are coming to the fore. Trade financing could be hit. May 7, 2012