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Contour’s consultant in Turkey, Meral Sengoz, shares her insights on why the digitalisation of international trade has not reached critical…

Advancements in technology, from legal entity identifiers (LEI) to digital trade finance platforms, have contributed to an acceleration in the…

India is leading the world’s economies with its strong growth trajectory, despite many local and global challenges. As G20 host…

The electronic Uniform Customs & Practice for Documentary Credits (eUCP) is an important framework for the digital Letter of Credit,…

Trade finance facilitates the movement of goods and services around the world. But much of this $5.2 trillion ecosystem is…

Global trade has been disrupted by a pandemic, a war and other supply chain issues. However, digital developments in the…

On International Women’s Day this year, Contour is shining the spotlight on three inspiring women engineers, who work tirelessly behind…

The commodities industry is progressing on the pathway towards digitalisation but what’s next in the digitalisation agenda? And what are…

APIs are essential to enriching a user’s experience when connecting the data and capabilities of one software to another. To…

From Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) amendments to electronic signatures, digital trade developments in the US have taken a significant step…

Digitisation of trade finance is often stated as a goal for many fintechs, banks, corporates, and more – Contour included.…

Contour’s digital and dynamic solution for letters of credit (LCs) has given banks and corporates around the world an alternative…

It has never been so important to facilitate the movement of international trade finance, argue Finastra’s Michael Vrontamitis and Joshua Kroeker…

The theme at this year’s Sibos was Progressive Finance for a Changing World. There was a lot of excitement and…

Digitally transforming trade finance in the oil industry is a tremendous opportunity, but how does the sector overcome the obstacles…

When it comes to the digitisation of trade finance, the industry is often fixated on the momentum and when we’ll…

Much of the media’s focus on digital assets is on cryptocurrencies, which have been characterised by intense volatility and crypto…

Across the Middle East, financial institutions, fintech companies and regulatory bodies have taken steps over the past couple of years…

It’s no secret that a strong and positive workplace culture drives company success. How exactly is Contour shaping its culture…

Contour’s latest release, version 8.0, is a game-changing new architecture that features multi-identities for members. This ensures the network can…

Small and medium-sized enterprises make up about 90% of businesses in the world, however, many struggle to access trade finance.…

Globalization depends on banks and corporations employing digital technology to make trade more efficient. Lessening structural and financial constraints on…

TFG’s Deepesh Patel met with Contour’s CEO, Carl Wegner, and Chief Product Officer, Josh Kroeker, to discuss their approach to…

Digitalisation is an almost $2 trillion opportunity in trade finance and banks have a crucial role in this ecosystem. Many…

Data as the new oil or currency is not a new concept, but the pandemic has accelerated the emphasis on…

Sustainability, supercycles and digitisation. These are some of the megatrends impacting commodities trading today. But against a backdrop of supply…

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #BreakTheBias – a gender equal world that is free from bias, stereotypes and…

Digitalisation and the deepening trade finance gap were among the key themes at the recent GTR MENA conference. With SMEs…

In many ways, 2021 was a formative year for Contour, as we put in place the pieces we needed for…

Global trade has been in the spotlight this year as the pandemic exposed many shortcomings and choke points of this…

The digitisation of agricultural supply chains has increased at a rapid rate, with more corporates and banks beginning to benefit…

Since gaining independence over fifty years ago, Singapore has established itself as a key player in Asia’s burgeoning tech and…

Who owns your data? Who can sell your data? While some individuals may choose to exchange privacy for free or subsidised digital services, more…

Of all the learnings from the pandemic, the realisation that digital transformation is no longer a choice is perhaps one…

Whether environmental, social or economic, the sustainability challenges at the heart of trade often seem insurmountable in this global, sprawling…

Trade finance is a critical component of global trade, enabling banks to provide risk mitigation and working capital facilitation. Any…

We, in the global trade and trade finance industry, are nearing an inflection point. We will either embrace digital platforms…

When Contour launched in January, we could not have anticipated the tumultuous year that would lay ahead. COVID-19’s impact across…

As much as USD 5 trillion of trade credit may be needed simply to bring the global trade in goods…

Revolution, evolution, disruption. The latest buzzwords do not really matter as trade finance has seen them all. What does matter…

Trade is the lifeblood of any economy. However, many regions are still unable to reap the benefits that international networks…

Since lockdown began in spring, there has been no shortage of discussions exploring how much the world has changed –…

Throughout history, Letters of Credit (LCs) have played a vital role in helping businesses move from the local to the…

For broad and diverse networks like trade, interoperability has been touted as the key to ensuring an effective digital future.…

The answer will depend on the industry’s appetite for change. In the time before computers and the internet, information travelled…

Published on January 29, 2020 | Article link Author: Chris Sunderman Blockchain lead for trade finance at ING wholesale banking…

A new case study by R3 reveals how Contour has brought significant benefits to banks and businesses by reducing many…

Global / 13 May 2020/ By Eleanor Wragg Article source: Global Trade Review (GTR) Blockchain trade finance network Contour has…

Corda is an open-source blockchain platform, enabling businesses to transact directly and in strict privacy, reducing transaction and record-keeping costs…

How technology can enhance the financial support for corporates and reduce the impact of outdated processes. Every growing global business…

The Times Raconteur shows how blockchain is revolutionising the trade finance sector A recent Times Raconteur piece has shown the…

A detailed look into the capabilities of blockchain for addressing the limitations of single windows. Exporters and importers in countries…