Introduction to Trade Finance
If you're considering importing stock or beginning to export your goods to overseas markets, there are a range of trade finance tools to help your operation run smoothly.
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If you're considering importing stock or beginning to export your goods to overseas markets, there are a range of trade finance tools to help your operation run smoothly.
A trade finance loan can be used to provide short term funding for imports or exports. It's also a useful tool for maintaining cash flow to cover the longer lead times associated with international sales.
Spotted a gap in the market? If you're considering importing, ASB's International business experts can help with services like foreign exchange management and payment guarantees.
Time to take your product or services to the world? ASB provides expert advice alongside the right financial tools and online solutions to make exporting easier.
Need some help with the day-to-day? Make running your business simple with these helpful online tools.
The fast, easy and secure way to manage Trade Finance.
If you buy and sell internationally, ASB's Global Markets team can help your business manage changes in exchange rates.
International trade has used paper documents since the Middle Ages. Now TradeWindow Docs has digitised that paper, and moved it to the cloud. It's easy to create, simple to update, and easy to share.
Operating globally? As well as offering online trading tools, FastNet International simplifies managing finances and payrolls in overseas offices.
Thinking bigger? Check out these helpful guides and resources to help you achieve your goals, or talk to our team of experts.
Exporting overseas is an exciting opportunity for your business. Before you start, researching your market and understanding risks will improve your chances of success.
The key to successful international business is to understand where those risks can arise, and having a risk management plan to deal with them.
Discover some of the challenges and opportunities facing international trade, and insights and tools to keep you one step ahead on the ASB Business Hub.
Aiming to increase your business' international reach? ASB's international business experts understand the regulatory requirements of offshore markets and can provide a range of services, including finance solutions, to support growth.
Before you import or export, a wealth of experience is available to help you make the right decisions. ASB can provide you with expert advice, influential contacts and all-important market access.
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