Trade Finance

Banking

R3 Pilots Blockchain Trade Finance Platform with Global Banks

Blockchain startup R3, trade finance tech provider TradeIX and major banks have moved their Marco Polo trade finance platform to the pilot stage.

Business  ·  21 February 2018
ICOs

2018: Another Growth Year for Blockchain

Think 2017 was a fluke? Not according to blockchain advisor Oliver Bussmann who makes the case next year will see further growth.

Business  ·  12 December 2017
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Official Touts Blockchain for China’s ‘Belt and Road’ Plan

A senior Hong Kong treasury official has said blockchain could bolster China's ongoing efforts to significantly expand its trade capabilities.

Business  ·  14 November 2017
China

Hong Kong, Singapore to Collaborate on DLT Trade Finance Platform

Hong Kong's banking authority has announced a new collaboration with Singapore aimed to digitize trade finance with distributed ledger technology.

Business  ·  25 October 2017
Supply Chain

Corda for Cargo: R3 Inks Another Trade Finance Partnership

R3 has partnered with trade finance technology provider Bolero to make electronic bills of lading widely usable.

Business  ·  9 October 2017
Banking

Bank of America Files 9 More Blockchain Patent Applications

Nine more blockchain-related patent applications filed by Bank of America have been made public, a number that brings the bank's total to at least 30.

Business  ·  25 August 2017
Supply Chain

Mizuho Completes Blockchain Trade Finance Trial

Japanese banking group Mizuho has released the results of a blockchain experiment focused on trade finance.

Business  ·  7 July 2017
Banking

Germany’s Commerzbank Announces Blockchain Trade Finance Trial

German banking institution Commerzbank is looking to digitize the trade finance process using blockchain.

Business  ·  5 July 2017
Supply Chain

Over 30: Deloitte Adds ‘Mercury’ Project to Blockchain Prototypes

Deloitte has unveiled a new trade finance initiative, one that adds to its growing list of blockchain projects

Business  ·  22 May 2017
Payments

Consensus 2017: ‘The Future Is Here’ For Blockchain’s Cross-Border Impact

Cross-border blockchain use was up for debate during today's Consensus 2017 panels.

Business  ·  22 May 2017
India

India’s Kotak Mahindra Bank Completes Blockchain Trade Finance Test

The latest blockchain trade finance trial in India showcases how the use case is now gaining global interest among enterprises.

Business  ·  17 May 2017
Supply Chain

South Korean Conglomerate Launches Blockchain Logistics Service

A subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate SK Group has launched a new blockchain service focused on trade logistics.

Business  ·  16 May 2017
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Central Bank Partners on DLT Trade Finance Test

A group of six banks and global auditing firm Deloitte have completed a new blockchain trade finance test focused on the Hong Kong market.

Tech  ·  30 March 2017
Supply Chain

Natural Gas Pegged for Next ING, SocGen Blockchain Test

Two European banks are already planning a follow-up to a blockchain supply chain test announced in February.

Business  ·  13 March 2017
News

Dubai’s Government Launches Blockchain Trade Finance Trial With IBM

Dubai’s government is testing blockchain tech for trade finance in partnership with IBM.

Tech  ·  7 February 2017