Mitigate Risk, Accelerate Sales: The Role of Export Credit Insurance
Global Edge
January 13, 2010 Li Song

More and more U.S. companies are generating an increasing share of their revenues from export sales. Over the years, a significant portion of these export sales have shifted towards open account terms with no payment guarantees (such as a traditional letter of credit). As the Ex-Im Bank explains, savvy CFOs should consider leveraging export credit insurance.

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Global Expansion Forum: Best Practices for Expanding Business Overseas
Global Edge
December 04, 2009 Laurence Hayward

See a replay of our recent Web seminar, "Global Expansion Forum: Best Practices for Expanding Business Overseas." The seminar, by Silicon Valley Bank and High Street Partners, provides helpful information on such topics as: Common pitfalls when expanding into a new country Cross border tax considerations L

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Your Guide to Trade Finance
Global Edge
November 17, 2009 Jeff Strawn

These common techniques of export financing, outlined in our updated Trade Finance Guide, can help your company as you expand your global presence. In addition to information about financing, the guide provides companies with an overview of the services we

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Changing Tax Laws Overseas: What you Need to Know
Global Edge
August 11, 2009
If your company does business overseas, it's likely an appealing target for foreign governments as they try to increase tax revenues, especially in the area of transfer pricing. Read More

Fuel Revenue and Job Growth with Ex-Im Bank Programs
Global Edge
July 07, 2009
Short-term yields remain near historic lows, leaving corporate investors overly invested in cash investments earning near zero interest. Read More

Foreign Exchange Strategies in the Post-Crisis World: Are You Prepared?
Global Edge
June 09, 2009 Raja Ramachandran
As of this writing, the U.S. dollar (USD) has been in a bit of a tailspin against all of the major currencies. Read More

Structuring Cross-Border Sales for Success
Global Edge
January 13, 2009
Trade finance is one of the oldest means of financing exports, and according to the World Trade Organization, it is used to pay for approximately 90 percent of global trade. Read More

Guide to Foreign Exchange Policy
Global Edge
December 10, 2008
Companies planning to operate in the global marketplace should prepare for the inevitable risks associated with foreign currency exchange. Read More

Market Overview: United Kingdom
Global Edge
October 15, 2008
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Doing Business in Europe: Currency Account Structures
Global Edge
October 15, 2008
An overwhelming 80 percent of U.S.-based technology companies do business outside the U.S. and the majority of that overseas business takes place in Europe,1 despite the current media focus on the Asian markets. Read More