360tf: Quarterly Newsletter - September

OUR CO-FOUNDERS SPEAK

Digital trade finance has emerged as a vital asset class, offering global investors unique opportunities while promoting financial inclusion. By defining trade as an asset class, we unlock new funding avenues through innovations like trade tokenization, empowering businesses especially SMEs to thrive globally.

Our focus is on developing trade funds that facilitate access to finance while educating investors on trade finance intricacies. This ensures they understand business operations, risk management, and the critical role trade plays in economic growth. With historically low default rates and investment options from small to large ticket sizes, trade assets offer a safe and reliable investment opportunity.

As we expand digital trade finance, we aim to attract a diverse investor base, creating a more inclusive, transparent, and efficient global trade ecosystem.

EXPANDING HORIZONS:

• This quarter, we have expanded our global presence, with the team visiting key regions like UK, South Korea, Cyprus, Sri Lanka, Greece and Germany. These visits have helped us forge stronger relationships and deepen our reach across various industries.
• CIOLook Feature: Our Co-Founder, Vikram Lodha, was featured in CIOLook Magazine's "10 Most Influential Business Leaders to Watch, 2024." In the article, Vikram shares 360tf’s journey and how we're transforming trade finance by driving impactful change beyond profits
• Our growth in the physical world is matched by our digital progress. We are glad to share that our LinkedIn family has grown to over 88,000 members, and the momentum keeps building every day!

BUSINESS UNPLUGGED: INSIGHTS FROM VISIONARY LEADERS

This quarter’s Business Unplugged series featured visionary leaders from diverse sectors and geographies, delivering thought-provoking insights on topics like the economic landscape and the evolution of finance through technology. These impactful sessions continue to resonate with our audience. Our stage was shared with:

• Vijay Soni, President IMA KSA and CFO Saudi Glass
• Qamar Saleem, Global Head SME Finance Forum, Managed by the IFC
• Vineet Jain, Mergers & Acquisitions - Finance & Technology at Tata

Coming up in our next Business Unplugged, we’ll be in conversation with Ms. Shalini Warrier, Executive Director & Business Head - Retail at Federal Bank, discussing "Digital Synergies: The Evolving Relationship Between Banks and FinTechs." Register now to join the conversation!

FACTORING HIGHLIGHTS: KEY INITIATIVES & ACHIEVEMENTS:

• We launched QuizConnect , an interactive initiative to test and enhance knowledge in trade finance. The first quiz on Factoring is now live on our website—explore and challenge your expertise!
• A shoutout to our teammates Apar Chadha and Mahak Bhura for completing the "Foundation Course on Factoring" from FCI Academy, reflecting our dedication to continuous learning.
• Additionally, our Co-Founder and Chairperson, Pankaj Mundra, addressed the CFA Society Sri Lanka, sharing insights on financial innovation, strategic planning, and the importance of Supply Chain Finance (SCF) in today’s interconnected economy.

CELEBRATING KEY MILESTONES!

This quarter has been filled with exciting achievements, and we're thrilled to share them with you:

• We were honoured with The Economic Times Rajasthan Business Award 2024 for Best Startup in Finance/Fintech.
• The 360tf Best Financial Reporting Awards celebrated outstanding financial practices among Indian MSMEs.
• We successfully completed our annual ISO surveillance audit and achieved recertification.
• Our trademark registration in Singapore marked a major step in our global expansion.

BEYOND BUSINESS: 360tf’s COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY INITIATIVES

• In partnership with Middlesex University, Dubai, we launched a survey on SME Trade Finance to identify the opportunities and challenges faced by SMEs in the UAE. This initiative aims to gather valuable insights that will drive positive change in SME finance. Click here to fill out the survey and share your input!
• With a commitment to empowering young minds, we have launched Book Donation Drive 2.0 in collaboration with Books for Africa, a 36-year-old American nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating book scarcity in Africa. We invite you to join us in this meaningful effort to provide youth with the knowledge they need to thrive. For more information contact: +971 54 732 3360

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TECH INITIATIVES: ELEVATING THE 360tf EXPERIENCE

The 360tf mobile app has been updated, enhancing security and streamlining access. Key features include:

• Biometric Login: Secure access via fingerprint or facial recognition.
• Daily SOFR Updates: Timely insights for informed decision-making.
• TradeBank Connect: A reliable database of LC-issuing banks.
• FxConnect: Real-time FX rates at your fingertips.