Trade Treasury Payments

Welcome to the new Trade Treasury Payments podcast, helping you navigate liquidity and risk management. At TTP, we believe cross-border finance is a catalyst for opportunity. Liquidity fuels livelihoods and risk management paves the way for economic prosperity and growth. Each episode brings together discussions, analysis, and stories from leading and well recognised voices across industries and regions. From liquidity solutions and treasury strategies to payment innovations and risk mitigation, the TTP Podcast will keep you informed and equipped in this rapidly evolving market.

Trade Treasury Payments is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 65 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Investing in emerging markets: EBRD TFP's "Magic Shield" Kyrgyzstan

  Aug 19, 202612 min

  Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank’s long standing partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has become a defining example of how emerging market banks can build trust and secure their place in global trade. In this episode, Chynara Alybaeva and CEO Arif Ali reflect on twenty five years of collaboration under the Trade Facilitation Programme, explaining how the EBRD has helped KICB navigate de‑risking pressures, strengthen correspondent banking relationships and complete complex cross border transactions that would otherwise be out of reach. They also share a detailed look at a multi country educational procurement project, illustrating how the TFP provided the coverage needed to support suppliers in Italy, Turkey, China and India. With KICB now stepping into a new role as a confirming bank, the conversation explores what this evolution means for regional trade, how the bank is sharpening its capabilities and why reputation remains central to its mission as Kyrgyzstan’s economy continues to grow.

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  Unlocking India’s factoring potential

  Aug 17, 202615 min

  India’s factoring market holds significant untapped potential. In this conversation, Deepesh Patel, Editor at Trade Treasury Payments, speaks with Ravi Valecha, CEO of India Factoring, at the FCI 58th Annual Meeting in Lisbon about the changing landscape for receivables finance and the opportunity ahead. Despite an estimated $140 billion domestic factoring market, adoption remains relatively low, leaving a substantial gap in open account finance. The discussion explores how TReDS, regulatory reforms and Priority Sector Lending recognition are helping bring factoring further into the mainstream. Ravi Valecha shares why these developments could improve access to liquidity for MSMEs, reduce reliance on traditional lending and support India’s wider ambition to reach $2 trillion in exports by 2030. The conversation also looks at the role of FCI in supporting the growth of the sector through education, advocacy and industry expertise.

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  C-Suite insurance series: Atradius bets on connectivity to transform credit insurance

  Aug 10, 20269 min

  As the credit insurance industry marks its centenary, the sector is looking ahead to a period shaped by rapid change, new technologies and evolving risks. In this TTP podcast, Treasury Editor Eleanor Hill speaks with Andreas Tesch, Chief Risk Officer at Atradius, about how credit insurers can continue to support businesses as the risk landscape becomes more complex. Drawing on his 25 years in the industry, Tesch reflects on how the sector has evolved and why its role as a trusted partner in risk mitigation remains as important as ever. The conversation explores the growing role of AI, the importance of stronger connectivity between insurers and their clients, and the need for robust data management and security. Tesch also discusses the impact of regulation and why technology should support rather than replace human judgement. As credit insurance becomes increasingly digital, the industry will need a balance of technical expertise and strong relationships to navigate what lies ahead.

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  SMBC's Kawamura on risk, resilience, and the future of trade finance

  Aug 5, 202612 min

  In this episode, we explore how SMBC is reshaping trade finance in an era defined by geopolitical tension, supply chain disruption, and shifting corporate priorities. Mitsuhiro Kawamura, Global Head of Trade Finance at SMBC, shares how the bank’s global footprint is strengthened by regional nuance, from balance sheet optimisation in developed markets to foundational funding and risk mitigation in emerging economies. As he notes, “Customers’ financing needs are quite different by region,” a theme that runs through SMBC’s approach to partnership, liquidity, and structured support. Kawamura also reflects on the bank’s role in the energy transition, where supply chain and receivables finance are helping project companies navigate capital‑intensive construction phases. He explains how SMBC’s end‑to‑end view of trade flows enables treasurers to build resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty, while digitalisation opens the door to new client segments. With SMBC recognised as the Best Trade Finance Bank globally and in Latin America, this conversation captures how innovation, collaboration, and local intelligence are shaping the future of trade finance.

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  Founder Spotlight: Mariya George, Cleareye.ai

  Aug 3, 202625 min

  Mariya George, co‑founder and CEO of Cleareye.ai, joins Deepesh Patel in the TTP Studios to explore how AI is reshaping the realities of trade finance. Drawing on her long career in banking technology, she reflects on the early days of commercialising AI, the leap into founding Cleareye.ai, and the resilience required to build an enterprise platform during the uncertainty of the pandemic. As she explains in the article, “My job earlier on in my career was to understand what the banking customer's needs are and, as a tech company, how to help them with their tech needs” . Her story charts the shift from experimentation to execution, culminating in the pivotal partnership with J.P. Morgan that accelerated the company’s global scale. The conversation also examines the evolving expectations placed on AI in banking, from sandbox testing to board‑level mandates for explainability and governance. George outlines why domain‑based AI is now essential for handling the complexity of trade finance, noting that “You cannot use general purpose LLMs to solve a trade finance problem” . She shares her perspective on leadership in a male‑dominated sector, the discipline required to build a sustainable company, and the long‑term potential of autonomous systems once regulatory confidence catches up. Together, the discussion offers a clear view of how Cleareye.ai is positioning itself to help close the multi‑trillion‑dollar trade finance gap.

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