Insights

Meydia Meydia has completed five of our trade and transaction banking qualifications. She spoke to us about why she chose to do them and what they have meant for her and her career.

Huan Zhang, who was recently promoted to senior officer at the Head Office of Agricultural Bank of China, talks about the challenges of taking exams alongside a professional role and what LIBF’s trade finance qualifications have meant for her day-to-day career.

Jie Yin is a Product Manager at the Export-Import Bank of China who decided to take all six of our trade finance courses within three years. He explains how he managed the pressure of studying alongside his professional career, and what passing the trade finance qualifications has meant for his work in the bank.

Trade finance is a key area of financial services with a broad range of career opportunities. We answer five questions that people regularly ask about the Certificate in Supply Chain Finance (CSCF) covering what it is and how it can enhance your career.

Technology is gaining ground in trade finance, particularly to help with compliance. It’s reducing costs and saving banks and businesses money. But making the most of it requires a change in mindset, reports Ouida Taaffe.

Digital tools and fintechs will enable trade clients and their banks to benefit from a far more seamless experience. But there will always be a need for humans.

If you’re a trade finance professional looking to upskill, you may be interested in the Certificate in International Trade and Finance (CITF). In this article we look at what CITF covers and hear from those who’ve studied it on how it’s helped them you progress their careers.

Mrs Xu Yi is a Trade Operations Manager at National Australia Bank Limited in China and has been working in trade finance for 23 years. Since 2013, she’s been studying our qualifications and is now a Qualified Trade Finance Specialist (QTFS). She tells us about her experiences of, and motivation for, studying.

Demand guarantees and standby letters of credit are an important area of trade finance. We answer five questions that people regularly ask about Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees (CSDG) – from registering to progressing your career.