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Supply chain problems continue to plague SMEs
Australian BrokerA new survey by SME lender ScotPac has found 100% of Australian SMEs have been hit by supply chain disruptions and, as a result, two in three are increasing their prices.
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Lack of support from bank partners holds treasurers back from blockchain adoption
Improved communication and regulation could help to address a lack of understanding and cybersecurity concerns.
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Business customers identify clear differentiators in business banks
Sat, March 12, 2022 New Zealand  East & Partners ,Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ,Market Share ,Mind Share ,Research ,Transaction BankingBusiness Banks are differentiating their solutions and services in a competitive market as they digitalise offerings and respond to the need for more sustainable propositions.
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Getting Asia’s banks on the path towards sustainability
Thu, December 16, 2021 Asia Australia Europe Global Singapore  East & Partners ,Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ,Investment ,Research ,Sustainable FinanceIn the more advanced markets, private banks are adopting more ESG factors in their investment decision-making as more enterprises are adopting ESG principles.
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3 in 10 small businesses ponder quitting: Judo
New research has revealed that many small businesses are thinking of quitting altogether due to the impact of COVID-19.
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Results show Westpac’s Asia trade finance cutbacks continuing
Australia’s Westpac has continued trimming its trade finance product in Asia, its half year results show. Analysts say its modest market share is likely to be gobbled up by major institutional lenders.
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Shifting corridors – can banks keep up?
Importers and exporters have never faced a more hostile and complex international trade market as that facing them in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with rising tariff barriers and trade restrictions, is forcing businesses to adapt quickly, reflecting radically shifting trade corridors.
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1 in 4 SMEs predicts revenue decline
The proportion of SMEs expecting their revenue to decline has hit a new high at a critical moment on the road to long-term COVID recovery, new data has revealed.