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Despite conflicting views from various experts and analysts, signals coming from the Federal Reserve suggest that officials are optimistic of avoiding a recession. Such is their optimism, there is …

After a run of 2 defeats our congratulations go to Farsley as they bounced back with an away win at Gloucester City. Although Gloucester had a number of chances in the first half, the Celts defende…

The will they won’t they debate rages on as to whether or not the European Central Bank will raise interest rates by 25 basis points at their next meeting on 14th September. Experts suggest that re…

The City of London, The Square Mile or the affectionate term which has been used since the 1950’s “The City”, has, since Brexit, come under considerable pressure from Paris, as the financial centre…

Farsley Celtic were looking to bounce back from an away loss to Chester last Monday, but in the end managed a hard-fought draw against Kings Lynn Town. The Celts certainly had the better of the fir…

On Tuesday 15th August Farsley achieved a notable draw with a penalty goal in the dying moments of their home game against newly promoted South Shields. They had a number of near misses during the …

The outlook for construction companies in the United Kingdom is certainly gloomy, as developers with concerns regarding inflation, high borrowing costs and the economy in general have slowed up on …

Another hard-fought draw leaves Farsley unbeaten this season and they remain 6th in the league on 9 points, 3 points off the leaders Spennymoor Town. There are six other teams on 9 points, so this …

Is Europe’s largest economy heading for another downturn? Data released from the highly respected Munich based ifo Institute* said that following their monthly survey they found confidence has been…

According to data released by Gas Infrastructure Europe, the European Union has hit their gas storage target 2 ½ months ahead of schedule by posting a 90.1% capacity as of August 16th, 2023. Howeve…

Farsley Celtic 1  1 Chorley A well-earned draw by Farsley Celtic leaves them 5th and just 2 points off top spot. With no losses in the first two games as sponsors we once again congratulate the tea…

For several years, we have heard how the US Dollar is losing its dominance in the world, and the Renminbi will be the next big thing in the world of reserve currencies. Yet claims of the US Dollar&…

On July 20th, 2023, it was announced by the Indian Government that, effective immediately, all exports of non-basmati white rice would be halted. The government advised that the ban was put in plac…

Once again, the global economy and global geopolitics are in crisis. The Russian invasion of Ukraine marches on, supported by China, and to some extent India, who are now the largest importer of Ru…

On Tuesday 1st August 2023, Fitch, one of the acknowledged top three rating agencies, downgraded the United States top tier credit rating from AAA to AA+. This downgrade comes despite the debt reso…

In the largest shift in sentiment since 1999, equities have become the flavour of the year, crushing what many analysts had predicted as the “Year of the Bond”. These predictions made back in Decem…

Rushall Olympic 0   2 Farsley Celtic As sponsors of Farsley Celtic, our congratulations must go to the team and management for their impressive win over Rushall Olympic on the opening day of t…

August 3rd is the day economists, dealers, analysts et al, expect the Bank of England to raise the interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.00%, though some commentators are suggesting a repeat of the…

The word is out that the world’s largest exporter of crude oil, Saudi Arabia might for a third month in a row, raise the price of its Arab Light to Asian Refiners. Furthermore, Saudi Arabia’s volun…

Net Zero by 2050 is the battle cry the world continually hears from governments and green organisations whose mantra is for the world to be free of greenhouse gases within the next three decades. I…

Last week, crude oil in London finally surged above the USD80 mark as demands for fuel in China and other parts of the world reached new highs. We say finally, as for most of the year those betting…

This Thursday 27th July, the European Central Bank, ECB, is expected to hit the rate hike button once again, but beyond the end of July, markets appear unsure of what is going to happen next. Curre…

As a decade of easy money and low interest rates came to an end, and with fears of a credit crisis seemingly receding, experts are advising that globally a wave of corporate bankruptcies may well c…

As inflation in the United States begins to cool, it is accelerating a decline in the US Dollar, which in turn is benefitting risk assets* across the globe. In September 2022, the US Dollar surged …

Whilst the United Kingdom still struggles to keep inflation in check, inflation surprisingly fell to 5.5% in the Eurozone, down from 6.1% in May, which is the lowest since January 2022. However, be…

As recently as last week, core inflation (excludes energy and food prices) in both the Eurozone and the United States was easing slightly, whilst in the United Kingdom inflation remained 8.7%, but …

Despite the fact the economic outlook looks gloomy across the European Union, the low valuations of European small and mid-cap stocks have caught the eye of many an investor, as their relatively lo…

On Thursday 22nd June 2023, defying market predictions, the Bank of England put up interest rates by a full half percentage point, to 5%, the highest level since 2008. Both the Prime Minister Rishi…

Banks were faced with the prospect of deflation and falling prices in 2015, which can prove problematic for consumer-facing businesses. Deflation can encourage consumers to delay purchases, in the …

Emergency support measures introduced by the UK government during the Covid 19 pandemic are being replaced by a £3bn-a-year loan guarantee scheme, backed by UK ministers. This new scheme will come …

2021 was a year that changed the future of businesses, not only in the United Kingdom but on a global scale. From many retail businesses and hospitality venues closing to large corporate companies …

Financial facility terminology can be complex and difficult to understand, which is why we have explained some of our main facilities in more simple terms below: Collateral Transfer Collateral Tran…

Why are the costs of building materials increasing? The fact that global construction demand has been increasing at an unprecedented rate, combined with the pandemic and logistical issues, has led …

Remember Bernie Madoff? The financier from Wall Street who perpetrated the biggest Ponzi Scheme ever… He managed to defraud investors of USD17.5 billion and if you throw in the fictional inte…

A line of credit is a specific type of loan from a bank or other lending institutions and is offered to companies and corporations. It is a loan facility that is not often made available to individ…

Investing in Sustainable Mining The International Finance Corporation (IFC), aids mining operations across the globe via various finance methods, focusing on mitigating social and environmental ris…

IntaCapital Swiss in the Aviation Industry  For over a decade we have been providing access to capital for companies who are finding it difficult to raise loans and lines of credit from tradit…

Here at IntaCapital Swiss, we have worked with many corporates across the globe who sought financial funding for their projects – with several being in the media and entertainment industry. W…

At IntaCapital Swiss, we facilitate funding for many construction projects across the globe – ranging from supporting the purchase of materials, equipment, land acquisition to general construction …

There are three types of real estate, Residential Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, and Industrial Real Estate. As the underlying values and business all differ from one sector to another, it fo…

How does the sports industry obtain finance? This is a complex question as there are multiple avenues to explore. Due to the high number of sport types, funding will differ across the industry. &nb…

Here we examine the financing of precious stones or gemstones from mining to markets. However, before we start, what is the difference between precious stones and semi-precious stones? The distinct…

For those of you unsure of what exactly a Line of Credit represents, here is a brief description…  A line of credit is a predetermined amount borrowed from a bank. The loan may be used f…

With Bitcoin being one of the most talked about cryptocurrencies, will this decentralized digital currency overtake Gold? We briefly explain the history of gold coins, the future of Bitcoin and how…

Below is an explanation for “leasing” Bank Guarantees. However, for those not in the know the term “Leased” Bank Guarantee is factually incorrect. The technical term is actually Collateral Transfer…

81 countries are exploring the possibilities of introducing Central Bank Digital Currency into their economies. These 81 countries represent over 90% of global GDP, so now is the time to start thin…

Stablecoins are a class of cryptocurrencies that offer financial stability being underwritten by a Fiat Currency such as the USD Dollar. Currently the global market for stablecoins is valued at USD…

There are many individuals and investors across the globe who are understandably still not ready to invest in cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, but would like to get some exposure to this market.&…

Regulators throughout the world are finally taking the first steps to bring non-regulated digital currencies and their associated blockchains under regulatory control. The rapid growth in this alte…

LIBOR has been an important interest rate benchmark for decades. Any company or individual who either has debt or savings will be affected by any swings in LIBOR. For companies this affects the cos…

Collateral Transfer is the transfer of a financial instrument from one company to another. The lessee or beneficiary effectively “leases” the instrument, usually for one year. The company leasing t…

The digital and cryptocurrency world has seen an explosion of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) onto the market. These tokens are generally traded and supported on the Ethereum blockchain.   Eth…

On Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th September 2021 cryptocurrencies lost their value across the board to the tune of USD300 billion. Bitcoin, true to its reputation for lack of stability, lost 17% on …

When the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in June 2016, the Federal Council of Switzerland in September of that year unveiled its “Mind the Gap” strategy. This strategy was implemen…

When a bank offers a loan against security or collateral, it is known as a Collateral bank loan. The loans are divided into two categories, a private/personal loan or a corporate loan. These are tw…

What is meant by the Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) funding process? It means SBLC financing or monetisation. In other words, obtaining loans and lines of credit using a Standby Letter of Credit a…

The term SBLC ‘Lease’ or ‘Leased’Standby Letter of Credit is not factually correct. The correct term for SBLC ‘Lease’ is Collateral Transfer. Financial historian…

A Letter of Credit or a Documentary Letter of Credit is a negotiable instrument and is a means of payment. A Bank Guarantee is a financial instrument and is a guarantee of payment. For information,…

A Bank Guarantee is a legal and binding obligation to pay the beneficiary by the issuing bank. The issuing bank will pay when the applicant or provider fails in their fiduciary and contractual agre…

A Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) is a financial instrument issued by a bank on instructions received from a client and is a means of payment. A SBLC can also be a guarantee of payment.  SBLC …

The answer to this question is a categorical no. A Bank Letter of Credit is a financial instrument and Line of Credit is a bank loan facility. All banks, whether here in Geneva, London, New York or…

What is Collateral in Loans? This can be broken down into two distinct sectors of Collateral Financing. The first is where a bank lends against collateral or security that an individual or company …

You’ve finally decided that you have enough cash saved up that you now want the services of a financial advisor.

This is an introductory article for enhancing program investments, such as intellectual property, immoveable assets as well as moveable assets using hybrid security financing.

Self and risk control are essential skillsets of those within the FX market – succeeding in these two fundamental skills will aid the success of FX traders. Risk Control Management of risk co…

In 2015 there was a resurgence in foreign direct investment. There was a growth of approximately 40% since the global and economic crises experienced in 2008.

Switzerland has never been part of the European Union (EU). However, it has remained a successfully close partner and is a member of the Shengan Agreement that allows free-travel across member states.

At this time of political upheaval and economic uncertainty, international companies are turning to sophisticated investors to raise adequate collateral through collateral transfer arrangements and…

Over the last few years, the industry has experienced a major up-turn in the popularity of using ‘leased’ bank guarantees and standby Letters of Credit (and other types of instruments) to secure cr…

When a private equity firm or other types of funding institutions make an investment into companies on an international platform, several laws come into play. If an equity company made an investmen…

A Provider is the party who enters the Collateral Transfer Contract (or the Collateral Transfer Agreement, “CTA”) with the Principal or Recipient. A Provider will typically be a private equity firm…

The word ‘leasing’ when regarding to Bank Guarantees and Collateral Transfer is a misnomer and should be avoided…

Collateral Transfer facilities you will often find are offered in terms of 12 to 72 months, working on a renewable 12 month contract…

The ‘medium’ refers to the actual bank instrument used to convey the commitment to the Recipient of the Collateral Transfer facility…

Collateral Transfer facilities provide an ideal solution to many circumstances. However, it is important to note that these facilities are not cheap and may not suit the smaller budget…

9 times out of 10 clients that apply to receive a Bank Guarantee or Standby Letter of Credit through Collateral Transfer are doing so with the intention of raising credit or loans…

Once the Principal has successfully received their collateral and have negotiated a line of credit against it, they are now in possession of short to mid-term business capital…

Collateral Transfer facilities are commonly, and more importantly, are wrongly referred to as Bank Guarantee ‘leasing’ as this document will explain. Despite, the injection of capital or collateral…

How does renewal work and what are the renewal rates / costs? Collateral Transfer facilities are issued for 12 month periods and multiples thereof. However, most facilities are offered initially as…

Collateral Transfer facilities provide an excellent model for short to mid-term financing and solutions for raising capital. However, they are not the be-all and end-all solution to longer term bus…

As Collateral Transfer facilities are founded on the injection of an inter-bank financial instrument (Bank Guarantee or Standby Letter of Credit) from the Provider’s bank to the Recipient’s bank, t…

How the Automatic Exchange of Information Act is denying human rights to financial privacy As we see new laws and regulations that are set to destroy financial bastions and banking privacy – …

Recent news covered the Swiss Parliament’s introduction of the new FinTech licence to encourage innovation within financial companies that interested parties can apply for from the Swiss Financial …

Bonds have always been an investment opportunity for those who are looking for a long term, high return option, with recent market forces showing bonds popularity continuing with investors cashing …

Proposal Collateral Transfer Facility – Collateral Injection to Guarantee Gold purchases: Export / Import. Brief : To obtain collateral that would Guarantee the clients’ suppliers for the payment o…

Proposal Collateral Transfer Facility – Collateral Injection with Credit Line and Investment. Brief : To obtain strong collateral to secure both private investors and commercial lending facilities….

Proposal Collateral Transfer Facility – Collateral Injection with Loan Advance included. Brief : To obtain suitable collateral and secure a lender to make available loan funds to the Client. Total …

Proposal Collateral Transfer Facility – To act as back-up support and enhancement. Brief : To obtain suitable collateral to bolster or enhance ability and to act as a fall-back in the event further…

Proposal Collateral Transfer Facility – Collateral Injection with Credit Line and ongoing support Brief : To obtain suitable collateral and secure a lender (or investor) to make available loan fund…

Proposal Collateral Transfer Facility – Collateral / Loan Security Only Brief : To Secure and Guarantee an existing pre-approved commercial credit line Total Facility Requirement : € 12 million Fac…