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📊 Originally shared on LinkedIn and Facebook, this video breaks down the biggest trade finance myths and reveals the real facts behind tools like LCs, SBLCs, and Bank Guarantees — helping businesses of all sizes grow with confidence in global trade. 🌍💼

Separating Fact from Fiction in Global Business
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Myth: Trade finance is only for large corporations.
Fact: SMEs increasingly use LCs, SBLCs, and guarantees to access global markets.
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Myth: Letters of Credit are too complex.
Fact: With digital platforms, LCs are now faster and easier to issue.
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Myth: Trade finance is too expensive.
Fact: It often reduces overall costs by mitigating risks and securing contracts.
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Myth: SBLCs are the same as Bank Guarantees.
Fact: They serve different purposes—SBLCs back payments; BGs often back performance.
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Myth: Only exporters benefit from trade finance.
Fact: Importers gain assurance too, knowing suppliers will deliver as agreed.
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Myth: Trade finance tools are outdated.
Fact: Innovation—APIs, blockchain, and AI—are reshaping trade finance.
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Myth: Bank Guarantees are always collateral-heavy.
Fact: Micro and tailored BGs are available for SMEs and startups.
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Myth: Trade finance eliminates all risks.
Fact: It reduces financial risks but requires good documentation and compliance.
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Myth: It takes weeks to process trade instruments.
Fact: Digital onboarding and automation enable issuance in hours.
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Myth: Trade finance is optional in global trade.
Fact: It’s a growth enabler, unlocking opportunities that would otherwise be too risky.