GTR Magazine - September/October 2011
GTR Magazine: September/October 2011
Delving deeper into the supply chain
Industry leaders discuss how their institutions and clients are becoming more actively engaged in supply chain finance.
Mapping out the future
While global banks have become more focused on developing their own trade and supply chain finance solutions, third party platform providers have found favour among mid-market banks. Liz Salecka reports.
Getting a clearer picture on convergence
Convergence of cash management and trade can help provide visibility. Yet is there a genuine demand among treasurers for such a product? Ben Poole reports.
Exporting to recovery
There are mixed messages coming from the UK’s export market. The government wants to see an export-led recovery, yet statistics suggest export volumes have yet to dramatically increase. GTR brought together banks, government agencies and small-to-medium sized corporates to discuss the hurdles they face.
Under Mongolia's surface
Mongolia’s cold deserts hide enough treasure in metals and minerals to make the world’s biggest players want in. Michael Turner reports on the newest frontier.
Investors scope out South Sudan
Independence for oil-rich South Sudan has brought about numerous opportunities for growth, but has also highlighted the challenges that limit cross-border trade. Shannon Manders reports.
Red alert for Venezuela
The risk profile of Venezuela is set to deteriorate, particularly for private companies looking to operate in the country. But there are deals to be done for those armed with tightly structured contracts and nerves of steel. Eleanor Wragg reports.
Rmb marches on
Banks report increasing volumes of Rmb trade settlement business, but growth could slow if importers and exporters are unable to hedge their currency risk. Rebecca Spong reports.
