Ep448: Addressing the challenges in executing SME trade finance deals

Hussein Al Amine, Head of Business Development & Global Strategic Alliances, Fineon ExchangeIn a survey for trade finance marketplace Fineon Exchange, a resounding 100% of those asked said they believe that digital networks could improve trade finance transaction processes. The survey found that funder appetite and quality deals do exist, suggesting that the difficulties SMEs face could be due to a lack of channels where borrowers and funders can connect effectively. The survey’s findings are examined in detail in Trade Finance Optimisation: Connecting the Right People at the Right Time. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses the trade finance gap’s pain points and potential solutions with Hussein Al Amine, Head of Business Development and Global Strategic Alliances at Fineon Exchange.