<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Trade Technologies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trade Technologies]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:18:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Trade Technologies and Enigio cooperate to advance digital trade adoption]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trade Technologies and Enigio today announced an agreement aimed at commercializing the digital transformation of trade workflows for core trade finance transactions. ]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/trade-technologies-and-enigio-cooperate-to-advance-digital-trade-adoption</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abbc1e0b1030c5e8acdb8d3</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/09d5f2_3ce714d04a9f48628080f065c06a79fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_450,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Trade Technologies</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managing Guarantees Across Banks and Platforms: Operational Reality at Scale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Managing guarantees and SBLCs across multiple banks, portals, and jurisdictions creates a visibility challenge that individual bank platforms cannot solve. This article explores why portfolio fragmentation persists despite digitalization, the risks of manual reconciliation, and how a consolidated view helps treasury teams control exposure, monitor risk, and scale efficiently.]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/managing-guarantees-across-banks-and-platforms-operational-reality-at-scale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abd25dafd57e7a811197c23</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/09d5f2_da18bc32e6a14be985daf884af312c5f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Paetzold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inbound vs Outbound Guarantees: Why Portfolio Visibility Breaks Down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many organizations have strong visibility into the guarantees and SBLCs they issue, but far less control over the ones they receive. This article examines why inbound guarantees often fall outside formal oversight, the risks created by fragmented ownership and poor tracking, and the best practices for maintaining complete visibility across guarantee portfolios.]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/inbound-vs-outbound-guarantees-why-portfolio-visibility-breaks-down</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abd23ff5b12256eb4ee8544</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/09d5f2_c66cca9d7be2418f91f43a4231798e00~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Paetzold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expiry, Amendments, and Auto-Extensions: Which Dates Actually Govern a Guarantee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which dates truly determine when a bank guarantee or SBLC ends? This article explains expiry dates, non-extension notice periods, auto-extensions, claim windows, and amendments, revealing how each affects exposure. Learn how proactive date management helps treasury and trade finance teams maintain control and avoid unintended extensions.]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/expiry-amendments-and-auto-extensions-which-dates-actually-govern-a-guarantee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abd207d445583a034458c5a</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/09d5f2_549ff8e29ce442f4a2fee3d4093c54a3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Paetzold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Operational Failures in Guarantee and SBLC Portfolios]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operational failures in guarantee and SBLC portfolios rarely start at issuance. They emerge later through missed expiry dates, unrecorded amendments, ownership gaps, and poor visibility across systems. This article examines the most common breakdowns, why they remain hidden until a claim or audit, and the practical controls that help organizations reduce risk and maintain portfolio oversight.]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/common-operational-failures-in-guarantee-and-sblc-portfolios</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abd1880dea0b5f5d31b867a</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/09d5f2_ce673cb26fa7471d9bd12d9fbcb1c8a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Paetzold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs): End-to-End Management, Operational Risks, and Best Practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank guarantees and SBLCs may seem straightforward, but managing them at scale is anything but simple. This article explores the full lifecycle of these instruments, the operational risks that emerge as portfolios grow, and the best practices that help trade and treasury teams maintain control, visibility, and compliance across multiple banks and jurisdictions.]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/bank-guarantees-and-standby-letters-of-credit-sblcs-end-to-end-management-operational-risks</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abd0d33dea0b5f5d31b6f73</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/09d5f2_64ce3c8333164cbaa62b11b8412cef59~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Paetzold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global PayEX and Trade Technologies Partner to Bring AI-Powered Financial Automation to Multinational Exporters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strategic alliance brings Global PayEX's AI-powered accounts receivable, accounts payable, and embedded finance suite, to Trade Technologies’ global customers. Trade Technologies, the leading provider of trade finance automation, connectivity, and transaction management services, today announced a strategic cooperation with Global PayEX, a leading provider of AI-powered accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) automation solutions, serving more than 200,000 buyers and sellers across...]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/global-payex-and-trade-technologies-partner-on-ai-financial-automation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e10b05a2a910e1d872ace</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/753286_18eddc7a868845d4a3ea36b369ffff8a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_820,h_380,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kirk Lundburg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mitigram and Trade Technologies Form Strategic Partnership to Reduce Complexity and Drive Efficient Growth in Trade Finance]]></title><description><![CDATA[AUSTIN, TEXAS and STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN- 25 June 2026 - Trade Technologies, the leading provider of trade finance automation, connectivity and transaction management services, and Mitigram, the global leader for digital trade finance execution and intelligence, today announced a strategic partnership to help corporates simplify and accelerate trade finance management through a unified, end-to-end solution. While both companies support importers, their focus is to support exporters who need to...]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/mitigram-and-trade-technologies-form-strategic-partnership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e11216332daeb5c5253fa</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/753286_18292481aba54ae69a5aa3b4cf6ae2f7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_820,h_380,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kirk Lundburg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bureau Veritas and Trade Technologies join forces to streamline global trade operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services (TIC), through its Swiss branch Government Services Division, is pleased to announce a strategic agreement with Trade Technologies, the leading provider of trade finance automation, connectivity and transaction management services. This collaboration is a significant step toward reducing the complexities of international trade operations, particularly in regions where regulatory and inspection controls remain...]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/bureau-veritas-and-trade-technologies-join-forces-to-streamline-global-trade-operations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8e116f76a0a4a55f357269</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/753286_39600796f55743ddac5de16125f2cb96~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_820,h_380,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kirk Lundburg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standby LC &#38; Guarantee Management: A Banker’s Guide to Risk, Compliance and Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Standby LC’s and Guarantees are becoming more important today in assisting corporates manage their international trade business. These solutions are not only valuable in managing risk but also in providing credit enhancement to allow transactions to be bankable.]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/standby-lc-and-guarantee-management-a-banker-s-guide-to-risk-compliance-and-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58d3c648b343e14f12fe17</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/753286_52ba1d91ee0445499868ab7ba4955936~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>William Evans</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Role of corporate treasury in SBLCs and guarantees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corporate Treasury teams—whether in large multinationals or smaller organisations—are at the centre of how Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs), guarantees, sureties and corporate guarantees are issued, received, tracked and ultimately leveraged to support business growth while managing risk. Yet, in reality, many treasuries are still forced to manage high-value, complex portfolios through spreadsheets, emails and disconnected bank portals, creating an environment that is fragmented and…]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/role-of-corporate-treasury-in-sbl-cs-and-guarantees</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58d30138e05b9fea3588b4</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/753286_c0a1195cf96247ea935d039689a1021b~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Staney Pullolickel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Paper to Platform: The Legal and Practical Momentum Behind Digital Guarantees]]></title><description><![CDATA[1. The Quiet Revolution in Guarantees and SBLCs For decades, guarantees have lived in a paper-based world. Even as international trade moved online - from electronic bills of lading to blockchain-enabled supply chains - guarantees often remained stubbornly analog, printed, stamped, and couriered across borders. To stay on top of a transaction portfolio that mainly consists of paper and to manage it appropriately is a difficult and error-prone task for Corporate Treasurers. But the tide is...]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/from-paper-to-platform-the-legal-and-practical-momentum-behind-digital-guarantees</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58d35c38e05b9fea358999</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/753286_0c78da8e7a2044be89b6b4a695f337e9~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. David Saive, LL.M.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digitalizing Global Trade – The next steps beyond Legal and Regulatory Reform]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the last couple of months, the discussion about how to proceed in the digitalization of global trade has largely focused on legal and regulatory reform to enable and promote the use of electronic forms and digital data in trade processes. One of the key aspects in this context is the adoption of the MLETR in further countries and legal frameworks. Although we all have seen progress in this topic, we are still rather far away from a globally harmonized legal framework that fully allows…]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/digitalizing-global-trade-the-next-steps-beyond-legal-and-regulatory-reform</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58d2930ff39938e1cbe174</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/753286_f972cfda12ab460b94992b8fbb44b4d7~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_690,h_291,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Paetzold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade Technologies Launches Global SBLC &#38; Guarantee Management Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trade Technologies Launches Global SBLC &#38; Guarantee Management Solutions]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/trade-technologies-launches-global-sblc-and-guarantee-management-solutions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58d50dcb28250fe83ab6f6</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/753286_6b71998c19fc4689adc5d5caea1f46ee~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kirk Lundburg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Trade Finance Beyond MLETR]]></title><description><![CDATA[MLETR has been a milestone in trade digitalization, providing the much-needed legal framework for digital negotiable instruments (DNIs) and electronic trade documents. However, while regulatory progress is essential, it does not automatically translate into seamless execution. True digital trade finance must go beyond policy, ensuring that structured, accurate, and compliant documents and data are integrated into end-to-end workflows that work for Corporates and Banks alike.]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/digital-trade-finance-beyond-mletr</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58d24f48b343e14f12fab8</guid><category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/753286_4a10efe869be4e86bb17c7d1d486500e~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Alexander Paetzold</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade Technologies Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance, Reinforcing Commitment to Data Security and Trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Austin, TX (March 20, 2025) – Trade Technologies, the global leader in trade finance automation, connectivity, and transaction management, proudly announces its successful completion of the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit, conducted by Sensiba LLP (Sensiba). This compliance attestation underscores Trade Technologies’ commitment to safeguarding client data while delivering trusted, innovative solutions in the trade finance industry. The SOC 2 information security audit...]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/trade-technologies-achieves-soc-2-type-ii-compliance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58d6280ff39938e1cbea0d</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/753286_cfafe55b9a8d4880806c332fcbc27de0~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_800,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kirk Lundburg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade Technologies Posts Record Results for 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trade Technologies Sets New Benchmarks for the Trade Digitization Journey.]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/trade-technologies-posts-record-results-for-2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58d54ccb28250fe83ab780</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/753286_3d60e18fcc984443adaaa46ad641d5a7~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kirk Lundburg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade Technologies Welcomes Joicy Chakola as Global Head of Sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experienced Trade Finance Sales Professional and Entrepreneur Joins Trade Technologies]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/trade-technologies-welcomes-joicy-chakola-as-global-head-of-sales</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58d57bcb28250fe83ab7fd</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/753286_7b4191384b474c6c872bbd5bf73f4d33~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kirk Lundburg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade Technologies Wins Prestigious Awards from Global Business And Finance Magazine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trade Technologies Wins Prestigious Awards from Global Business And Finance Magazine]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/trade-technologies-wins-prestigious-awards-from-global-business-and-finance-magazine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58d496d03244312ce433cc</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/753286_6244e272fe5d4f379820310d8397415c~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kirk Lundburg</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade Technologies Celebrates Five Years of Innovation and Excellence in Stuttgart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trade Technologies Celebrates Five Years of Innovation and Excellence in Stuttgart]]></description><link>https://www.tradetechnologies.com/blog-details/trade-technologies-celebrates-five-years-of-innovation-and-excellence-in-stuttgart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a58d68c48b343e14f1304a8</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/753286_ee0844f1d7b240788fd3c1c565eebb3d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kirk Lundburg</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>