Access to Finance

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    Trade Finance: e-Invoice

    This standard creates a paperless environment for trade and facilitates the Business processes, the Business transactions and the Information entities of the invoice used by the industries.

    Source: UNECE

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Services, Access to Finance, Digital Trade & E-Commerce,
    This standard creates a paperless environment for trade and facilitates the Business processes, the Business transactions and the Information entities of the invoice used by the industries.
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    The LEI: The Key to Unlocking Financial Inclusion in Developing Economies (GLEIF eBook)

    This eBook explores how Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) can support SME financial inclusion.

    Source: GLEIF, 2021

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Access to Finance, Border Procedures & Trade Facilitation,
    This eBook explores how Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) can support SME financial inclusion.
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    Letters of Credit (Trade Finance Global)

    This information hub explains how letters of credit work, what these mean for trade, and where users can access new research and analysis.

    Source: Trade Finance Global, 2023

    Businesses: Goods, Services, Access to Finance,
    This information hub explains how letters of credit work, what these mean for trade, and where users can access new research and analysis.
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    What is Export Finance? A Comprehensive Guide (2020)

    This guide shows how export finance works across the operating cycle, how export finance differs from trade finance, the different export finance products available, and more.

    Source: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Academy, 2020

    Businesses: Goods, Services, Access to Finance,
    This guide shows how export finance works across the operating cycle, how export finance differs from trade finance, the different export finance products available, and more.
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    Supply Chain Finance Knowledge Guide

    This guide introduces the supply chain finance system, describes best practices for financial institutions in this field, and provides related case studies.

    Source: International Finance Corporation (IFC), 2019

    Businesses: Policymakers: Goods, Access to Finance,
    This guide introduces the supply chain finance system, describes best practices for financial institutions in this field, and provides related case studies.
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    Training Series on Supply Chain Finance Innovation

    The recordings of this joint training course from the International Finance Corporation and the SME Finance Forum includes key definitions for supply chain finance and related considerations, along with how digital technologies and digital platforms are changing that field.

    Source: International Finance Corporation and the SME Finance Forum

    Policymakers: Goods, Access to Finance,
    The recordings of this joint training course from the International Finance Corporation and the SME Finance Forum includes key definitions for supply chain finance and related considerations, along with how digital technologies and digital platforms are changing that field.
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    Standard Definitions for Techniques of Supply Chain Finance

    This publication describes in detail the definitions for supply chain finance techniques and why these distinctions matter.

    Source: Global Supply Chain Finance Forum, 2016

    Businesses: Goods, Access to Finance,
    This publication describes in detail the definitions for supply chain finance techniques and why these distinctions matter.
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    Supply Chain Finance: An Introductory Guide

    This guide provides an introductory overview of supply chain finance, including its history, benefits, the differences with trade finance, a case study, and more.

    Source: International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Academy

    Businesses: Goods, Access to Finance,
    This guide provides an introductory overview of supply chain finance, including its history, benefits, the differences with trade finance, a case study, and more.
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    2021 Supply Chain Finance (SCF) Guide

    This guide explains the key principles and uses for supply chain finance. The publication is part of a larger set of resources on the subject.

    Source: Trade Finance Global, 2021

    Businesses: Goods, Access to Finance,
    This guide explains the key principles and uses for supply chain finance. The publication is part of a larger set of resources on the subject.
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    How to Access Trade Finance

    This publication outlines key considerations and recommendations for MSMEs as they navigate the world of trade finance. It includes materials that MSMEs can adapt for their needs as they ask for loans and understand other aspects of developing a business.

    Source: International Trade Centre (ITC), 2009

    Businesses: Goods, Access to Finance,
    This publication outlines key considerations and recommendations for MSMEs as they navigate the world of trade finance. It includes materials that MSMEs can adapt for their needs as they ask for loans and understand other aspects of developing a business.
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    Export Finance and Payments (ITC SME Academy)

    This online course from the International Trade Centre's SME Trade Academy provides a detailed overview on key aspects of the trade finance industry, including pre and post-shipment trade finance products, the use of export credit insurance, and managing foreign exchange risks.

    Source: International Trade Centre (ITC)

    Businesses: Goods, Access to Finance,
    This online course from the International Trade Centre's SME Trade Academy provides a detailed overview on key aspects of the trade finance industry, including pre and post-shipment trade finance products, the use of export credit insurance, and managing foreign exchange risks.
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    Trade Finance Guides (Trade Finance Global)

    Trade Finance Global provides dedicated guides on trade finance for MSMEs, as well as for corporates and larger businesses. The SME-specific guides covers topics ranging from methods of payment to supply chain finance to the types of trade finance lenders available.

    Source: Trade Finance Global

    Businesses: Goods, Access to Finance,
    Trade Finance Global provides dedicated guides on trade finance for MSMEs, as well as for corporates and larger businesses. The SME-specific guides covers topics ranging from methods of payment to supply chain finance to the types of trade finance lenders available.