TFD Initiative

🌍 The Evolving Trade Finance Landscape – Insights from Joysheel Mitter The trade finance market has long been dominated by banks, but today we’re witnessing a shift. In our latest Open Access interview, Joysheel Mitter explores how non-bank financial institutions and asset managers are stepping in to fill the growing $2.5 trillion trade finance gap, which continues to expand due to global trade growth and evolving payment terms. Key takeaways include: ✅ The rise of alternative capital providers in trade finance. ✅ The impact of extended payment terms on SMEs in emerging markets. ✅ The importance of offering financial flexibility amid geopolitical uncertainties. 🔗 Watch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/eUjnwRWn André Casterman #TradeFinance #FinancialInclusion #GlobalTrade #InvestmentOpportunities #SupplyChainFinance #OpenAccess

We’re now just a month away from our partner event, Trade Finance Global (TFG)’s Women In Trade, Treasury & Payments 2025. The event will be held at the Lansdowne Club in London on 27 February 2025, from 9am - 4pm. As members of TFDi, we’re delighted to announce that we have three complimentary tickets to giveaway. The day will focus on futureproofing trade, treasury and payments, with the overall theme of ‘sustainability’. Our very own Doris Kononowicz will also be attending the event. To apply, please use the link: https://lnkd.in/d7KuqAHC (Females only). Join us to #AccelerateAction!

Bridging the Trade Finance Capital Gap – Insights from Timothée Bloch So despite a significant shortage of working capital funding, we've seen an abundance of capital seeking short-dated, low-risk assets. Our latest Open Access interview featuring, Timothée Bloch, CEO of A&T Alpha Credit SA discusses this. He shares how the trade finance sector can attract institutional investors by: ✅ Educating pension funds and insurers on trade finance risk profiles. ✅ Promoting secured export financing as a reliable entry point. ✅ Expanding access to new investment opportunities beyond commodities. Trade finance presents a $1.7 trillion opportunity, and with the right approach, institutional investors can unlock its full potential. 🔗 Watch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/e9pB3PSM André Casterman #TradeFinance #PrivateDebt #InstitutionalCapital #WorkingCapital #AlternativeInvestments #FinancialInclusion #AandTAlphaCredit

🚛 Bridging the SME Trade Finance Gap with Tech Cargo 📈 In a world where $5.2 trillion in SME trade finance needs easily goes unmet annually, Tech Cargo is addressing this challenge by combining logistics operations with financial services. In our latest Open Access interview, Ernesto Vila, Co-founder of Tech Cargo, LLC., shares how the company is unlocking liquidity for SMEs through: ✅ A global network of logistics providers driving origination. ✅ Alternative funding sources to mitigate liquidity risks. ✅ Strategies to expand funding pools across multiple jurisdictions. SMEs are the backbone of the global economy, yet traditional financial institutions often overlook their needs. 🔗 Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/d_HcHXnF André Casterman #TradeFinance #Logistics #SupplyChainFinance #SMEFunding #TechCargo #FinancialInclusion #WorkingCapital #GlobalTrade

flow article: The convergence of new technology-first platforms, tokenisation and ongoing efforts to digitalise trade finance are helping lay the foundations for the trade finance securitisation market of the future. flow explores this nexus of trade finance and the capital markets. With insights from the TFDi's Investor Day 2024 last Autumn, André Casterman, Christoph Gugelmann, and Guenther Poettler. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e2avuVzG #TradeFinance #Digitalisation #Tokenisation

🚀 New podcast alert! Gain industry insights from our latest podcast with host Doris Kononowicz, where we had the pleasure of interviewing Vikas Jha, CEO of Finneva, to discuss how their platform is reshaping the trade finance industry. From supporting SMEs in overcoming financing challenges and leveraging digital solutions for streamlined processes, to helping corporates optimise working capital, Finneva is positioning itself to lead future trends in the trade finance industry. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eURxu5BJ Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eV6B7AWe Don't miss this deep dive into Finneva's journey and their plans for the future of trade finance. #TradeFinance #FinTech #SMEs #DigitalTransformation #Sustainability #Finneva

🚀 Open Access Video: Bridging the SME Trade Finance Gap with Flow 48 🚀 In this insightful conversation, Idriss Al Rifai, Founder & CEO of Flow48, shares how the company is revolutionising SME trade finance in emerging markets. From data aggregation to providing much-needed financing, Idriss explores the challenges and opportunities in the UAE and South Africa. Learn how AI is shaping risk models and get a glimpse into Flow48's exciting expansion plans into Saudi Arabia. 🔗 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/ep5NBkmX #TradeFinance #EmergingMarkets #AI #SMEGrowth #FinancialInclusion #Flow48 #BusinessExpansion

🔎 Have you read Deutsche Bank’s latest Flow article where André Casterman, CEO of the TFD Initiative, discusses how trade finance is evolving into a mainstream asset class for institutional investors? He highlights the increasing role of technology, data standardisation, and securitisation in driving liquidity and accessibility in the sector. By addressing risk perceptions and leveraging automation, the industry is unlocking new opportunities for investors. This article draws additional insights garnered from last year's Trade Finance Investor Day in London. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e2avuVzG #TradeFinance #PrivateCredit #TFDInitiative #FinTech #Investments #Securitisation

Open Access Video Interview: Pranay Srinivasan Pranay Srinivasan, Founder and CEO of MFD, shares his perspective on the rapidly evolving trade finance landscape for small businesses in the global market. As small businesses achieve outlier growth while large enterprises face challenges, MFD is stepping in to: 🔹 Bridge the gap between the growing credit demand and cautious asset managers 🔹 Build trust in digital trade finance by connecting physical goods movement to digital platforms 🔹 Ensure transparency, traceability, and accountability across the entire process Looking ahead to 2025, MFD remains laser-focused on building trust to enable sustainable growth and attract investment in the sector. Discover how innovation and technology are reshaping the future of trade finance. Click here to watch: https://lnkd.in/eawRXdYH André Casterman #TradeFinance #DigitalFinance #SMB #SmallBusinessGrowth #AssetManagement #GlobalTrade #Innovation #MFD

We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Trade Finance Global (TFG)’s Women In Trade, Treasury & Payments 2025 event held in London on 27 February 2025! The event, exclusively for women in trade, treasury, and payments, will bring together industry leaders for intimate roundtable discussions. Key figures will share insights on sustainability, future-proofing the industry, and addressing the gender gap. As members of TFDi we’ve secured an exclusive discount for the event. Use the discount code TFDi for 10% off. Earlybird ticket rates also end on 24 January (females only). Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eJQdKJVr. Join us to #AccelerateAction.