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21/10/2026

FCI Website & Academy - Temporary Unavailability

As a precautionary measure in response to a global security advisory, FCI has temporarily taken its website (fci.nl), FCI App and FCI Academy e-learning platform (Moodle) offline.

Please note that Edifactoring.com remains unaffected and fully operational.

We are monitoring the situation and will provide an update once access has been restored.

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding.

05/10/2026

FCI Member, Unloq, a global provider of financing and technology solutions for international supply chains, is strengthening its fraud controls through an ongoing collaboration with FCI Member, MonetaGo.

MonetaGo’s Secure Financing technology is embedded within Unloq’s trade and supply chain finance workflows, enabling the company to screen receivables for potential fraud before funds are advanced.

Read more via https://fci.nl/en/news/unloq-integrates-monetago-secure-financing-strengthen-fraud-controls-global-trade-finance

01/10/2026

FCI Member, Planworth Global Factoring, has officially launched its new digital supply chain financing platform alongside its new RM20 million corporate office at Menara Avenue.

The dual milestone aims to accelerate cash flow liquidity and funding accessibility for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across Malaysia.

Read more via https://fci.nl/en/news/planworth-global-factoring-targets-rm1bil-sme-financing-2026-following-new-digital-launch

FCI Member, Planworth Global Factoring, has officially launched its new digital supply chain financing platform alongside its new RM20 million corporate office at Menara Avenue. The dual milestone aims to accelerate cash flow liquidity and funding accessibility for micro, small, and medium enterpris...

28/09/2026

FCI Member, Codix, a global software provider for commercial and asset finance, has announced the opening of its new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, which complements CODIX Middle East in Dubai and confirms its long-term commitment to the region. This strategic move was facilitated by AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business setup and growth platform.

The new presence enables CODIX to work more closely with local financial institutions, supporting their growth with technology tailored to regional markets and regulatory requirements.

Read more via https://fci.nl/en/news/codix-expands-saudi-arabia-astrolabs-strengthening-presence-middle-east

10/09/2026

Not every footballer needs to become Lionel Messi to have a successful career, and not every SME needs to become a global giant to succeed internationally.

In her latest article, Marina Azzara uses the Messi analogy to explore how success can look very different from one business to another. Some SMEs may expand across several markets, while others may export selectively or remain strong locally.

For those with international potential, ambition alone is not always enough. Access to financing, reliable partners, risk management and the right support can make the difference between seeing an opportunity and being able to take it.

Read the full article: https://fci.nl/en/news/not-every-sme-has-be-messi-succeed-internationally

By Marina Azzara, Regional Director for the Americas In Argentina, Leo Messi is much more than a football player. He is part of our national identity. His talent, his effort and his long career have made him one of the greatest players in football history. With Leo Messi announcing his retirement fr...

10/09/2026

India’s factoring market is entering an important new phase.

With turnover reaching €43.5 billion in 2025 and new regulatory developments in GIFT City creating fresh momentum around risk, capital treatment and international factoring, the opportunity is becoming increasingly significant.

Our latest article looks at what these developments could mean for the future of factoring in India, and how the market can build on its rapid growth to become stronger and more internationally connected.

Read the full article: https://fci.nl/en/news/lisbon-mumbai-taking-conversation-factoring-india-forward

India’s factoring market is growing rapidly. The regulatory environment is evolving. And the conversation about what comes next is becoming increasingly important. That conversation was already underway at FCI’s 58th Annual Meeting in Lisbon in June, where a dedicated session on “Factoring in ...

28/08/2026

The August 2026 edition of FCI In-Sight is out now.

This edition brings together the latest updates, insights and perspectives from across the global factoring, receivables finance and supply chain finance industry.

Inside, readers can explore regional market developments, FCI Academy updates, new member profiles, thought leadership on fraud prevention, AI, regulation and risk management, as well as recent FCI activities across the global network.

Read the full edition here: https://fci.nl/en/news/fci-launches-august-2026-edition-sight-newsletter

27/08/2026

Earlypay Limited has completed a major technology transformation designed to make accessing and managing invoice finance simpler for Australian businesses and improve the experience for brokers referring their clients.

As part of the programme, Earlypay partnered with FCI Member Lendscape, a leading global provider of commercial finance technology, moving its invoice finance business onto the Lendscape platform and combining it with technology developed in-house. Clients gain greater funding visibility, faster access to funds and a simpler digital experience, and Earlypay gains greater capacity to keep innovating for clients and the brokers who support them.

Read more via https://fci.nl/en/news/earlypay-builds-foundation-next-generation-invoice-finance-lendscape?language_content_entity=en

Earlypay Limited (ASX: EPY) has completed a major technology transformation designed to make accessing and managing invoice finance simpler for Australian businesses and improve the experience for brokers referring their clients. As part of the programme, Earlypay partnered with FCI Member, Lendscap...

27/08/2026

FCI Member, VTeam Group, officially completed the digital intelligence system integration with Walmart Global eCommerce. This system integration marks a significant milestone in VTeam Group's digital intelligence cooperation with the world's leading enterprises, representing a major achievement in the Group's global expansion of its cross-border e-commerce business.

Read more via https://fci.nl/en/news/vteam-reaches-milestone-walmart-ecomm

24/08/2026

The conversations from Lisbon didn’t end when the FCI 58th Annual Meeting closed.

In the weeks since, our media partners Trade Finance Global, Trade Treasury Payments and BCR Publishing have continued the discussion through interviews, podcasts and features exploring the issues shaping receivables finance today; from AI, fraud prevention and legal reform to emerging markets, digital infrastructure and access to finance.

We’ve brought together some of the strongest coverage from Lisbon in one place.

👉 Read the full roundup: https://fci.nl/en/news/beyond-lisbon-fcis-58th-annual-meeting-continues-shape-industry-conversation

And while we look back at the conversations that started in Lisbon, we’re also looking ahead.

📅 Save the date: FCI 59th Annual Meeting
📍 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
🗓️ 13–17 June 2027