Digital platforms may be the answer to neglected pre-shipment supply financing needs
Global supply chain financing needs have expanded multifold in recent years, driven by a combination of business needs, operational necessities and technological advancement. According to the Supply Chain Finance Market 2024 Report, the global supply chain financing market revenue was valued at USD 7.3 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 12.3 billion […]
“Higher for Longer”: What Can Enterprise CFOs Do in This Era of Higher Interest Rates?
After bearing the brunt of one of the most aggressive US interest rate hike cycles since the early 1980s, it’s no surprise that the prospect of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve has become the hottest topic for Enterprise CFOs this year. The anxiety is understandable, whether for SMBs, regional conglomerates or MNCs. Between March […]
How TASConnect automated Lenovo’s supply chain finance processes as a Validated Partner of the AWS Partner Network and a Qualified Software
We are a working capital solutions Software-as-a-Service platform that unlocks efficiencies and economics by enhancing scalability, visibility, and cross-border connectivity for domestic and multi-national businesses globally. In order to build an all-in-one platform connecting all supply chain ecosystem partners, we had to maintain top industry standards for data privacy and cybersecurity which was only made […]
ISO 20022 and trade finance: how standardised approach will reshape the industry
What is the ISO 20022 Standards? ISO 20022 is a standard for all stakeholders in the financial services industry, which significantly reduces the complexity of sending and deciphering information in a structure data format. This methodology can be used to develop structured financial messages and API resources to help reduce the data misinterpretation and ultimately […]
How to leverage platform based supply chain finance solutions
Parvez Murshed (Head of Pre-Sales & Platform Solutions, TASConnect) is a banker with more than 20 years experience, specialising in Trade Supply Chain Finance and Transaction Banking through various leadership roles within Citigroup in Asia. Choosing Between a Single and Hybrid SCF Platforms: A Decision for Multi-National Treasurers and CFOs Today, treasurers and CFOs of […]
Leveraging on supply chain finance platforms to help corporates accelerate sustainability
Lynette Lee (member, SC Ventures) focuses on driving initiatives and start ups in Sustainability (ESG) space within the Fintech innovation industry. She advances ESG-integration standards and drives the evolution of such stewardship through spearheading collaborative ventures with industries. The Intersection of Supply Chain Finance and Sustainability: An Evolving Global Landscape Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Economic risk impact in the context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Hansel Quek (Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, TASConnect) held various key roles in the risk management space across the financial services industry and Big Four, where he led risk & compliance engagements, strategy and developed due diligence for mergers & acquisition of companies for different sectors. In 2022, as US, UK and allied nations continue to […]
