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Financial Institutions Offering Standby Letters of Credit with Flexible Terms
By Taimour Zaman, Founder, AltFunds Global Understanding Standby Letters of Credit in Today's Market Standby letters of credit (SBLCs) serve as crucial financial instruments for businesses requiring payment guarantees or performance assurances. But finding...
Small Business SBLC Solutions: Top Companies Specializing in Standby Letters of Credit for Growing Enterprises
The small business financing landscape has witnessed a notable shift in 2024, with standby letter of credit (SBLC) issuance for companies with annual revenues under $50 million increasing by 41% compared to the previous year. This surge reflects a growing recognition...
SBLC Risks Every Investor Must Know
Introduction: Why This Matters to You In global finance, few instruments inspire as much fascination — and confusion — as the Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC). On the surface, it looks like the ultimate safety net: a guarantee from a bank that if one party fails, the...
How Blockchain Trade Finance Is Revolutionizing International Trade
By Taimour Zaman, Founder, AltFunds Global International trade finance hasn't fundamentally changed in decades—until now. While trillion-dollar cargo ships traverse oceans in days, the paperwork still takes weeks to process through antiquated banking systems....
What Is Telex Transfer and How Safe Is It Compared to Other Methods?
By Taimour Zaman, Founder, AltFunds Global A telex transfer is an electronic method of moving funds between banks using telegraphic communication systems. This payment method, also known as a telegraphic transfer or wire transfer, enables the secure transmission of...
Evaluating Risk Profiles in Alternative Capital Projects
By Taimour Zaman, Founder, AltFunds Global Alternative capital projects present unique risk-return profiles that require specialized evaluation frameworks. Unlike traditional investments, these projects often involve illiquid assets, longer time horizons, and complex...
What Is a Safekeeping Receipt and How Does It Work?
By Taimour Zaman, Founder, AltFunds Global A safekeeping receipt is a document issued by a financial institution or custodian acknowledging that they hold securities or assets on behalf of a client. This receipt serves as proof of ownership while the actual securities...
From Cayman to Zurich: What It Takes to Set Up an Offshore Bank (and What PPPs Have to Do With It)
Why everyone dreams of a Cayman bank… and what they don’t tell you. The phrase “offshore bank” has long carried a mix of glamour, mystery, and suspicion. For entrepreneurs and investors, the Cayman Islands often top the list of dream destinations for setting up a...
The Broker’s Dilemma: How Do You Partner with Investors Without Losing Credibility?
The Tinder rules of deal-making — swipe left on the wrong partners. In the world of alternative finance, brokers play a delicate role. They’re matchmakers — connecting projects with capital, investors with opportunities, and sometimes, hope with reality. But here’s...