We began work on the platform to address the $1.5trn trade finance gap for SMEs and to streamline and digitalise the trading process. Kratos is now one of the world’s largest commodity trading and trade finance digital marketplaces, connecting commodity traders with capital from lenders. It facilitated more than 3,500 transactions and over $6.6bn in transaction volume in its first 12 months.
Our success has showcased that we are able to combine our experience in technology development with our intimate knowledge of the trade and trade finance space to create a leading online digital marketplace. We pioneer change and challenge the status quo to foster an innovative spirit and entrepreneurial vision. We stay ahead of the market with solutions that make a difference.
The announcement that certain high profile European banks will no longer finance the trade of commodities once again brings to the fore the topic of the liquidity funding gap. The reduction in liquidity will no doubt be felt throughout the spectrum of commodity traders but many people fear that it could be particularly damaging for mid-sized trading houses. In this session traders discuss their personal challenges in light of recent market events and explores how trading houses will be forced to evolve their financing strategies going forward.