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Ideation is the first stage of Contour’s innovation funnel, and the phase where we generate ideas about what we can…

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

Digital assets, like Central Bank Digital Currencies and tokenisation, have the potential to make global trade more efficient, but it…

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

Innovation is rapidly changing the face of global trade finance. As a leading player in decentralised finance (DeFi), Contour is…

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…