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Yes, that’s correct. Any company that leverages technology solutions to provide financial services such as banking, credit, insurance, investments, etc., falls under the category of FinTech. For instance, PayPal facilitates payment solutions through digital platforms, demonstrating the integration of technology in financial services.
Busra AiseParticipantAdyen: Adyen specializes in delivering payment solutions and APIs tailored for businesses to accept payments globally, whether online or in physical stores.
Finbox: Finbox furnishes APIs tailored for financial data analysis and valuation, enabling developers to access comprehensive financial information for various assets.
Finbox (Different Company): Another entity bearing the same name, Finbox, delivers APIs specializing in financial modeling, valuation, and analysis.
OpenWrks: OpenWrks extends APIs for financial data aggregation, empowering developers to seamlessly integrate banking and financial information into their applications.
Plaid: Plaid offers APIs designed to facilitate seamless connections between applications and users’ bank accounts, enabling access to financial data, verification of account information, and transaction facilitation.
Razorpay: As an Indian payment gateway company, Razorpay furnishes APIs for online payments, subscription billing, and other financial services.
TechGropse: Recognized primarily as a payment processing platform, TechGropse also provides APIs that empower developers to integrate diverse financial functionalities into their applications.
TrueLayer: TrueLayer provides APIs aimed at constructing financial applications, with a particular emphasis on facilitating secure access to banking infrastructure and data.
Xignite: Focused on financial market data APIs, Xignite offers real-time and historical data for an array of asset classes.
Yodlee (Envestnet | Yodlee): Yodlee delivers financial data aggregation APIs, allowing applications to securely access and utilize financial information from various sources.
March 21, 2024 at 10:12 am in reply to: Hey there, I’m curious about the benefits banks gain from teaming up with fintech startups. Any insights on this partnership dynamic? #2618Busra AiseParticipantThroughout this discussion, insightful perspectives have emerged. In essence, banks and fintech are unlikely to be adversaries in the next 3-5 years, primarily due to scale and regulation.
Fintech startups boast advanced technology, while banks excel in regulatory compliance. This symbiosis has enabled banks to withstand disruption for a considerable period. Regulatory hurdles make it challenging to disrupt the banking sector.
Unlike many industries, banks have the opportunity to respond proactively, acknowledging the importance of collaboration to avoid being left behind. Until fintech firms achieve greater scale, partnerships with banks will persist. Fintech startups serve as valuable additions, offering utility and adapting to evolving consumer needs.
March 6, 2024 at 11:44 am in reply to: What implications does the recent ruling against JPMorgan in a trade sanctions lawsuit by a Singapore court hold for the financial industry? #2405Busra AiseParticipantFrom my perspective, the recent ruling in favor of Kuvera Resources against JP Morgan in the trade sanctions lawsuit marks a significant step forward in understanding international trade regulations. It really shines a light on the hurdles financial institutions face, especially when it comes to complying with sanctions laws, and it stresses the importance of maintaining a balanced approach to risk management.
JP Morgan’s decision to withhold payments under letters of credit due to US sanctions on Syria brings to the forefront the complexities banks encounter in today’s global economy. The Court of Appeal’s emphasis on the need for robust evidence while invoking a sanctions clause further underscores the challenges in this arena.
This ruling serves as a reminder of the delicate balance financial institutions must strike between regulatory compliance and fulfilling contractual obligations in the realm of finance. Banks are tasked with navigating regulations while still upholding their commitments to clients, all while effectively managing legal risks.
Moreover, the judgment sheds light on the evolving landscape of trade regulations, especially in the wake of significant geopolitical events such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Banks are urged to adapt their risk management practices to ensure continued compliance.
Overall, this ruling, issued by Singapore’s Court of Appeal on September 28, signals a commitment to regulatory adherence and a call for a balanced approach to risk management in the financial sector. It prompts banks to reevaluate their practices and frameworks in light of ever-changing regulations.
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March 22, 2023 at 1:44 am in reply to: Hey everyone, I’m interested in learning more about how Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is contributing to trade recovery in the post-pandemic world. Can anyone shed some light on this topic or share any examples of how DLT is being used in trade finance today? #2251Busra AiseParticipantDistributed ledger technology, also known as blockchain, has the potential to revolutionize the way trade transactions are conducted and processed. In the post-pandemic world, DLT is being used to enable secure, transparent, and efficient trade finance processes that can help to speed up trade recovery. For example, DLT can be used to create digital trade finance platforms that allow buyers and sellers to transact more easily and with greater visibility into the transaction. Additionally, DLT can be used to create smart contracts that automate trade finance processes and reduce the need for intermediaries. Some specific examples of how DLT is being used in trade finance today include the Marco Polo Network, which uses blockchain technology to streamline trade finance processes, and TradeLens, a blockchain-based platform for the global supply chain. Ultimately, the use of DLT in trade finance has the potential to significantly reduce costs, increase efficiency, and promote trade recovery in the post-pandemic world.
January 21, 2023 at 1:00 am in reply to: What opportunities does trade financing provide for the growth of small business #2023Busra AiseParticipantInternational trade financing helps small businesses to expand their market and reduce their financial risks. The five benefits of international trade financing for small businesses are:
1. Increased access to capital: Financing can help small businesses access additional capital to finance their capital needs.
2. Reduced risk: International trade financing can help reduce the risk of non-payment by customers.
3. Improved cash flow: It can provide flexible payment terms, which can help to improve cash flow.
4. Improved competitiveness: It can help to reduce the cost of goods and services, which can help to improve competitiveness.
5. Improved access to new markets: Financing can help to open up access to new markets. International trade financing can provide the necessary capital to help small businesses expand into new markets.
January 15, 2023 at 8:15 am in reply to: How will innovations in technology—particularly blockchain—affect trade financing in the years to come? How does this affect current practices in trade finance? #1788Busra AiseParticipantInternational trade’s value chain is notoriously intricate. Despite the fact that its transactions involve numerous parties, trade can nonetheless benefit from the implementation of blockchain technology in areas such as trade financing, customs administration, transportation, and logistics. Because of the extensive prior efforts to digitalize trade transactions, the most common application of blockchain technology is in cross-border payments and settlements.
Blockchain technology has the potential to simplify the myriad paperwork procedures currently required for international trade. The blockchain’s potential to streamline commercial transactions is already being investigated. For instance, Triterras’ Kratos in Singapore uses Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) managed Hyperledger private blockchain for Trade, Trade Finance, and Supply Chain Finance. By facilitating the digitization of trades, the Kratos platform helps the trade finance industry reduce risk and increase productivity. It’s also a breeze to connect with investors all over the world.
Busra AiseParticipantThe meaning of working capital loan limit is:
The loan limit exists during the time frame from the original effective date to the sixtieth day after the operations commence.
60 days after the operations commence, the amount left along with the excess thereof which is outstanding as of the sixtieth day (this excess will be reduced by the amount repaid on the working capital loan).Busra AiseParticipantHi.
Usance letters of credit don’t say how long they can be used for, and neither the UCP 600 nor the ISBP say how long they can be used.
Letters of credit are made so that payment can be delayed, giving the buyer more time to inspect or even sell the product. However, local laws in the country of the issuing bank often set a time limit that the letters of credit must follow.
This means that when you use a usance letter of credit, you need to know how it applies to your own situation.
June 19, 2022 at 2:44 pm in reply to: Hi What is a deferred payment, and how is it different from an usance letter of c #1166Busra AiseParticipantHi. In a simple way, there aren’t any big differences between a usance letter of credit and a deferred letter of credit. Both of these are ways to pay at a later date. There is a small difference, though.
Who is going to pay the interest? Usance L/C means that if this option is chosen, the exporter will send a draft for, say, 180 days sight, but will get the money at sight. But the importer will pay his bank, with interest, after 180 days. I’ve heard that these LCs come from South Korea, and I’ve worked with some of them.
On the other hand, deferred Payment means that the payment will be made, say, 180 days after sight. That means that after 180 days, the issuing bank will pay the exporter. Of course, the exporter can get the money before then by negotiating or offering a discount. In this case, the interest will be paid by the exporter.
Still, the terms deferrered letter of credit and usance letter of credit are used interchangeably in the market.
I hope this helps.
Busra AiseParticipantPlease understand that trade finance includes both physical and financial international transactions, as well as a diversified set of parties, languages, government units, and other factors. So, I believe that this situation tends to make it appealing to scammers and financial felons of all types. Fraud in financial transactions can manifest itself in a variety of ways. 1. Laundering of funds 2. Authenticity of transactions 3. Impersonation by different parties 4. Showing trades that did not actually take place 5. Outright Cheating in various ways 6. Involvement of Bank Accounts of people not a part of the transactions
May 17, 2022 at 8:24 am in reply to: Why is it crucial to know a trade finance company’s history? #1001Busra AiseParticipantI would suggest spending some time getting to know a trade financial institution before putting your trust in them and forming a partnership with them, because several disagreements are also the consequence of the opponent acting in ill faith. Before making significant investments in overseas transactions, it’s prudent and vital to test the waters. I strongly recommend that you visit the business, research it, and perform all the necessary checks to make sure you are doing business with a reputable company.
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May 7, 2022 at 7:49 am in reply to: How much time does it take a business to approve and set up for invoice factoring #960Busra AiseParticipant“The approval process for factoring is normally completed in 1-2 days, if not immediately. Contrasting this with more conventional kinds of lending is advantageous for the following reasons:
Acceptance depends on the creditworthiness of your clients: The finance company will get payment from your client (s). As a result, factoring businesses are concerned about the company credit of your clients. Thus, factors such as your profitability, credit score, use of collateral, length of company, and in some situations, background difficulties, are not taken into account when determining whether you will be approved.
Fewer paperwork: As a result of the aforementioned, it is usually unnecessary to thoroughly check with all your financial information. A factoring company often requests a brief inquiry and a few documentation to confirm your name and background, business setup, and clientele.
So before you realize it, the setup has been authorized for you.”
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April 27, 2022 at 12:22 pm in reply to: How can a bank open a letter of credit for a client of a global trade finance co #922Busra AiseParticipantAs far as I know when a credit note is created, the issuing bank assumes responsible for making the payments after receiving the beneficiary’s or their banker’s documentation. If the documents are in compliance with the line of credit’s terms and conditions, payments must be made to the recipient within 7 working days from the day they were received at their end. If any of the records are in error, they must be rejected and notified within 7 working days of the date the documents were received at their end.
Busra AiseParticipantIn my opinion, International commercial operations and both import & export procedures are made easier by trade finance. Corporates and S.M.E. can access a variety of financial solutions thanks to it. Trade finance solutions are used by small and medium-sized businesses to obtain working capital. Consequently, obtaining liquidity to pay bills, pay suppliers, or make investments.
Selling with payment terms is a common practice in both local and international trade. Consequently, the customer (the debtor) is permitted to put off paying the invoice. Ultimately, making money before paying the supplier’s invoice. Exposure to trade financing reduces cash flow imbalances.
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