Why Standby Letters of Credit Are the Unsung Hero of Cross-Border Deals
SBLCs sit quietly behind some of the world's largest trade transactions. Here is why they matter and how to structure them well.
June 2026 8 min
Insights
Editorial and analysis from the front line of global trade.
Perspectives on trade, finance, compliance and AI, written for executives.
AI Copilots in Trade Operations: From Pilot to Production
Three case studies of banks operationalizing AI inside their trade and treasury back-offices.
May 2026 11 min
Rebuilding KYC for the Real-Time Payments Era
Static onboarding is breaking under instant payments. A blueprint for continuous KYC.
May 2026 9 min
Incoterms® 2020: The Five Mistakes Even Experienced Exporters Still Make
A field guide to the most expensive misunderstandings in international contracts.
April 2026 6 min
Francophone Africa: The Strategic Map Every Multinational Should Read
Capital, regulation, talent, and the corridors most likely to define the next decade.
April 2026 12 min
Tokenized Trade Finance: Hype, Reality, and the Path to Scale
Separating institutional pilots from theoretical models.
March 2026 10 min
Trade-Based Money Laundering: The Five Red Flags Bank Officers Miss Most
TBML is hiding in plain sight. The patterns are well known — yet still slip through documentary checking and screening.
June 2026 9 min
Working Capital in 2026: Why Receivables Finance Is Becoming a Strategic Lever
With rates plateauing and supply chains still tight, receivables finance has moved from a niche tool to a board-level lever.
June 2026 10 min