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A smiling bank manager with customer Your social media profile says a lot about you. Who you're friends with, where you work or go to school, and there might be a picture or two you don't want the world to see. If we as people want to make it as professionals then we need to monitor what goes into our profile and weed out unprofessional material, which could potentially damage that reputation. The same is true for financial institutions. They need to pride themselves with a friendly profile to represent the values of the institution. We have Facebook profiles and banks have loan portfolios. A financial institution is only as strong as its profitability, capital strength, and asset quality.  However, poorly managed portfolios can have negative effects for the bank's image and credit worthiness. This guide will help you understand a new remedy to bad loan portfolios. What Are Loan Portfolios? Bank manager approving a Loan   Banks rely in great part on their a...

Business team investment trading do this deal on a stock exchange. People working in the office. Businesses thrive under pressure. And while every year brings its own set of challenges, it also brings its new sets of opportunity. Thus, as we look forward to the final quarter of 2017 and the beginning of 2018, it is exciting to consider potential innovations in trade finance. Here are some trends to look forward to in the next few years. While they will prove to be challenging, they also prove to be exciting opportunities for those looking to invest in trade. Faster Manufacturing Just as trade finance played a role in the early development of international trade, it's also played a role in its innovation. One incredible way in which this has happened was through the creation of a faster rate of manufacturing. International trade has encouraged a number of companies to develop faster mechanisms of development. This has allowed more products to be put on the market at...

  Commodities are an incredibly strong investment choice. A great way to build a diverse portfolio, they lack the volatility of stocks while providing great room for financial growth. But investing in commodities without knowing what you're doing is a bad idea. If you want to make this investment, you'll need to develop an intelligent strategy. Here are some commodity tips to help you make that move. Commodities Explained Before you read any other commodity tips, you need to understand the concept. Commodities are structured trades around the delivery, sale, import, and export of a particular good. Popular commodities include oil, gold, and soybeans. The most popular strategy for investing in commodities is signing a futures contract. These ensure that you will own the commodity for a set amount of time before selling it on a certain date at a specific price. Here are a few tips for making the most out of your commodity trades in 2017. Why ETFs Are A Good...

One of the most propitious industries for blockchain technology is trade finance. Many of the world's largest banks are putting time into its research and development. Thanks to a consortium of 71 global financial leaders, R3CEV , much has been uncovered about potential uses of blockchain technology. Since 2016, R3 has executed several pilot runs in the marketplace to complement their research. They will continue to improve these strategies until ready to fully enter the market. So, what are some of their findings of potential use? Here's the future of trade finance with blockchain technology companies. Monitor Real-Time Status and Condition One of R3's members, CBA, is a leading contributor to the research of blockchain technology. Currently, they are undergoing 3 different projects to analyze blockchain use. They are conducting a trial run with exporters who ship cotton. A humidity monitor is placed inside the canister, which is linked to IoT and GPS. ...