(31 March 2017 – Europe) Global and UK market insights on Supply Chain Finance and Business FX developments were the key topics at East’s Markets’ Briefing in London on 28th March.
Supply Chain Finance was at the centre of attention during the Briefing, with early bird insights from East’s forthcoming Global Supply Chain report, which is to be released in mid-April, were revealed to a private client breakfast in the City.
Trends in funding solutions were presented by market and industry, and particular interest was shown in the adoption of ESG (environmental, social and governance) policies in the supply chain along with insights on risk in global supply chains.
Business FX market developments were also a focus of deep interest with guests, encouraging significant discussion around the levels of engagement of hedging FX products in a post-Brexit world.
The dynamics driving wallet share and primary relationship share for providers in the UK were presented, drawing upon trended reporting from the last three years, demonstrating how mind share has become the key driver of brand market share performance as opposed to the historical influencers of product and service satisfaction
Insights were also shared from East’s unique research into the adoption and use of FinTech in corporate treasury from research conducted globally across eight international markets. Treasury functions in the UK were highlighted as the lead early adopters worldwide, with those in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia closing.
Forecasts tabled in the Briefing, however, show that China is set to take the lead with treasury spend on FinTech and, notably, direct equity investment in FinTech providers. Surprisingly, the US and France lag behind in their adoption of FinTech in corporate treasury.
Comments received from attendees included “great and very interesting”, and “A very worthwhile investment in time”.
Thanks to all our guests for joining us.