Ep.18 | Blockchain, Trade Finance, and the $3 Trillion Opportunity You Haven’t Heard Of

You may never have heard of trade finance—but it's quietly powering the global economy. And increasingly, investors are turning to it as a private market strategy that offers short-term, collateral-backed returns. In this episode, Ray sits down with Andreas Schweitzer, CEO of Arjan Capital and author of Trade Works, to demystify trade finance. With over 25 years in banking and private debt, Andreas explains how the need to finance everyday products—from books to fuel to pharmaceuticals—is creating new income opportunities for qualified investors.You’ll also hear how regulation, blockchain, supply chain shifts, and even chocolate have played a role in the evolution of this niche but growing asset class.Here’s what you’ll learn:What trade finance really is (and how it works in plain English)How investors earn returns through short-term financing of real goodsWhere trade finance fits in a diversified portfolioWhat risks exist—and how they're managed with collateral and insuranceWhy this type of investing may appeal to those looking beyond public markets or traditional bondsPlus: → How blockchain is making global trade safer → What ESG really means in this context → Andreas’ perspective on crypto adoption and global payment flowsTune in now to learn why trade finance may be a smart addition to your alternative investment strategy—and whether it aligns with your long-term financial plan. 🎧 Follow the show every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/financially-fluent/id1796392113📩 [email protected] welcome. Real answers given.Explore our free tools and resources atwww.YourNextStepFinancial.com