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Finatrades Launches Three Tools to Close Trade Finance Gap

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Swiss fintech Finatrades unveils FINABRIDGE, FINASWAP, and RPAY to tackle the $2.5 trillion global trade financing shortfall.

Finatrades Launches Three Tools to Close Trade Finance Gap

Swiss-based financial technology firm Finatrades Finance SA has introduced three new trade finance products aimed at narrowing a $2.5 trillion gap in global trade financing, the company announced in Geneva.

The suite includes FINABRIDGE, designed to provide flexible import and export financing for businesses; FINASWAP, which targets cross-border payment challenges; and RPAY, a commodity-based settlement solution. Together, the tools are positioned to serve companies seeking alternatives to traditional banking channels in international trade.

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The $2.5 trillion trade finance gap represents the difference between what businesses need to fund cross-border transactions and what existing financial institutions currently supply — a shortfall that disproportionately affects small and mid-sized enterprises in emerging markets, according to widely cited industry estimates.

By combining structured trade finance with fintech infrastructure, Finatrades is entering a competitive but underserved segment of the global financial system. The three-product expansion signals an effort to capture business from companies navigating supply chain complexity, currency risk, and limited access to conventional credit lines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is FINABRIDGE and what does it do?

FINABRIDGE is a new product from Finatrades Finance SA that provides businesses with flexible import and export financing as part of its expanded trade finance suite.

Q.How large is the global trade finance gap that Finatrades is trying to address?

Finatrades is targeting a $2.5 trillion global trade financing gap, which represents unmet financing needs for businesses engaged in cross-border trade.

Q.What is RPAY used for in trade finance?

RPAY is a commodity-based settlement solution introduced by Finatrades Finance SA, designed to facilitate trade transactions linked to commodity assets.

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