Toronto, Canada – Surecomp®, the leading provider of global trade finance solutions for banks and corporates, today announced that DZ BANK, as part of its journey towards digitized trade finance operations, chose DOKA-NG™ to be its next generation digital trade finance platform. As the second largest bank in Germany, DZ BANK which is headquartered in Frankfurt,…
Companies that import, market and distribute vaping products will see significant changes to their businesses due to a major modification in the scope of products subject to the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which was signed into law on December 27, 2020, adds “electronic nicotine delivery system” to the…
The William Hackett Group is the UK’s leading provider of chain products and lifting systems solutions. William Hackett Chains was founded in England in 1892, supplying innovative chain products for agriculture, in particular chain harrows for the lifting, lashing, marine, mining and agricultural markets. In 1989, William Hackett Lifting Products Limited was established in Alnwick,…
Agriculture can be referred to as one of the oldest and primary occupations in human history and is the primary source of livelihood for about 58% of India’s population. Even though most people in India depend upon agriculture sector, its contribution to the GDP of the country is not significant. In fact, its year-by-year contribution…
On February 2, 2021, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued General License 30A extending the authorizations in OFAC’s regulations for certain transactions involving air and maritime transportation in Venezuela. More specifically, General License 30A amended OFAC’s regulations to authorize transactions involving Venezuela’s maritime authority, Instituto Nacional de los Espacios Acuaticos…
On February 5, 2021, USCIS announced that the initial registration period for the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY 2022) H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 9, 2021 and run through noon Eastern on March 25, 2021. Based on this information, please see the updated registration timeline below. All of the other information in our previous email (below this one) remains the same. H-1B Registration Timeline Before March 9, 2021:…
To showcase the maritime industry rising to the challenge of adjusting to new realities and constant flux, Enterprise Estonia is hosting a free webinar on February 26, 2021. With the COVID-19 pandemic throwing the whole planet for a loop, the marine industry is also having to adjust its sails and adapt to a constantly changing…
Toronto, Canada – Surecomp®, the leading provider of global trade finance solutions for banks and corporates, today announced that the State Bank of India (California) (SBIC), has selected and gone live with its back-office trade finance processing automation solution DOKA-NG. With trade finance operations spanning seven branches across California, SBIC will be using DOKA-NG to…
Business Performance Consultant, Writer, Speaker, and multiple book Author Norman Katz marks a quarter century of growth, service, and accomplishments. Deerfield Beach, FL – After an 11-year career that started as Programmer and progressed through Programmer Analyst, Business Analyst, and Information Technology Manager while working for national and global manufacturing and consumer product companies, Norman…
The International Trade Council (www.tradecouncil.org) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Ranjani Rangan as the Council’s new Chairperson for Singapore. Ms. Melanie Walker, the Council’s Member Executive Chair, welcomed the appointment and thanked her fellow board members for their support. Ms. Ranjani Rangan is an MBA professional with over 23 years of experience…
