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Financial Supply Chain

In the world of international trade, the process of exchanging payments, information and documents between buyers, sellers, banks, and other involved parties is becoming increasingly important for financial institutions. This community aims at presenting views and innovative ideas related to this financial supply chain space.

enrico camerinelli - Aite Group - Boston | 12/02/2013 | 2429 views | 1 comment

The EU Directive on Late Payments

The EU directive on Late Payments (2011/7/EU) is just around the corner. The new Directive will have to be transposed into national law by 16 March 2013 at the latest by all countries in the European Union. The provisions of the new directive include, among others: Public authorities will have to pay for the goods and services that they procure... Tags: Risk & regulation, Wholesale banking

enrico camerinelli - Aite Group - Boston | 24/01/2013 | 3908 views | 4 comments

Why is Supply Chain Finance so Slow to Grow?

There is no question that the principles of supply chain finance (SCF) are strong and that the correspondent benefits are considerable. The perspective to get financed on the basis of the client’s creditworthiness should line up multitudes of roaring companies demanding for such an attractive—and apparently low cost—facility. Yet,... Tags: Wholesale banking, Transaction banking

enrico camerinelli - Aite Group - Boston | 15/12/2012 | 2769 views

2013: The year of execution for Supply Chain Finance

In 2013 banks will concentrate on producing results after the period of evaluation and investments in areas like SCF, Regulatory compliance, SEPA, integration of cash and trade. Banks will work to empower their corporate counterparty (e.g., the treasurer) while creating conditions to generate volumes for revenue growth. Transaction banking must g... Tags: Wholesale banking, Transaction banking

Chris Principe - ACI Worldwide - Naples | 31/10/2012 | 2704 views

The downstream BPO business - a new type of model?

One of the big buzzes around Sibos this year has been the Bank Payment Obligation (BPO) and the new ICC rules being released this coming April. It seems everyone is holding their breath for the dropping of the rule book, as if the giant switch will automatically turn the BPO instrument on around the world. However, those of us on the inside all kno... Tags: Payments, Wholesale banking

Chris Principe - ACI Worldwide - Naples | 30/10/2012 | 1866 views

Trade and cash management connection a key corporate concern

Although advances have been made in global trade operational efficiencies, supply chain extensions across the world have led to increased financial impact for corporations, ultimately driving the banks to look to provide the benefits that merging cash and trade can provide.Within the bank, the trade person’s transaction base and documentary e... Tags: Payments, Wholesale banking