Global Analysis

HSBC provided trade finance support to UK-based Hallis Hudson to grow supply network in China.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has appointed Jin-Yong Cai as its new Executive Vice President and CEO.

The International Factors Group (IFG) has reported that it has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the Tianjin Municipal People s Government.

HSBC announces that it has signed first two renminbi denominated cross-border receivables finance agreements.

Banks are reported to continue to tighten credit standards on loans to enterprises.

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) on Basel III s counterparty credit risk rules.

Factors Chain International has released the list of 2011-2012 Award winners...

Cyrille Charbonnel is appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Coface Group.

DOKA 5 , has been awarded the SWIFTReady Trade Finance application label for the 12th consecutive year.

Factorscan takes a close look at the collaboration between SWIFT and the ICC to bring about the Bank Payment Obligation and Kate Sharpe CEO, the Asset Based Finance Association in the UK offers her views.