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HSBC says it’s made the world's first trade finance transaction using blockchain

HSBC and ING said that the exchange was performed in 24 hours, compared to the five-to-10 days it normally takes through a paper-based system.

May 14, 2018 · 3 min read
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HSBC says it’s made the world's first trade finance transaction using blockchain

"The need for paper reconciliation is removed because all parties are linked on the platform and updates are instantaneous," Vivek Ramachandran, head of growth and innovation at HSBC, said in a statement. "The quick turnaround could mean unlocking liquidity for businesses." HSBC and ING said that the exchange was performed in 24 hours, compared to the five-to-10 days it normally takes to complete such exchanges through a paper-based system. Proponents of blockchain claim it has the potential to upend various industries. Sectors like trade finance, health care and insurance are thought of as good targets for the use the technology as they rely on long paper trails. While there have been proof-of-concept transactions performed using blockchain technology, HSBC's was the first that could have commercial applications, a spokesman for the company told CNBC. Banks have been pouring money into blockchain projects as it is thought that the technology will significantly disrupt the financial services. While lenders are not fond of the original use case of blockchain — to underpin cryptocurrency transactions — many see practical use for the technology because of its ability to handle massive amounts of data within a transparent, immutable network. Last month, Santander teamed up with blockchain firm Ripple to create a foreign exchange service that enables same-day international money transfers.


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