Going Global: What You Need to Know as You Expand Overseas
Global Edge
August 19, 2010 Mary Jo Mack
In today’s global economy, fast-growing companies find it advantageous to expand into international markets early in their product development cycle. Our free SVB Accelerator online seminar will help you achieve a deeper understanding of the key issues and challenges involved in doing business globally and how to take the initial steps to move into overseas markets. Read More
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Happenings in Trade: Incoterms 2010 Are Coming!
Global Edge
August 10, 2010 Carla Winfield
Read about changes to International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) —internationally accepted rules used in commerce — that deal with the costs, risks and responsibilities when shipping goods internationally. It's crucial to understand the new Incoterms in order to accurately negotiate or quote your sales contracts. Read More
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Great News for Tech and Life Science Companies: Ex-Im Relaxes Its U.S. Content Rule
Global Edge
August 10, 2010 Li Song, CFA
Now it’s easier than ever for tech and life science companies to qualify for Ex-Im Bank's guaranteed working capital loan program after a recent change to its U.S. content calculation rules. Read More
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NASDAQ's Perspective on the Public Markets in China: Interview with Rebecca Smith of NASDAQ OMX
Global Edge
August 10, 2010 Terrance Philips
In the race to develop new technologies, China stands front and center. In a recent conversation with Rebecca Smith, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, NASDAQ OMX, Terrance Philips of SVB asked for her perspective on the public markets in China. Read More
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Move Along Please - There's Nothing To See
Global Edge
August 04, 2010 Toby Billington
With the bailouts behind them Western markets seem to be recovering. But is the threat of sovereign default in the Eurozone or even the U.S. the next potential bombshell? Read More
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Online Seminar: To Hedge or Not To Hedge - Managing Foreign Exchange Risk
Global Edge
May 10, 2010 Joe O'Leary
By hedging, or actively managing your company's foreign exchange exposure to protect revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities from exchange rate volatility, you can minimize disruption to the business and improve the bottom line. This online seminar replay covers risk-management best practices.
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Managing Foreign Exchange Risk
Global Edge
May 06, 2010 Joe O'Leary
By Joe O'LearyRapid globalization has caught many otherwise healthy businesses off guard. And most remain blissfully unaware of their exposure to foreign exchange rates until it’s too late.Japanese video game giant Nintendo Co., Ltd. has come far from its humble beginnings as a small producer of pla... Read More

Web Seminar: Managing Currency Risk in the Chinese Market
Global Edge
April 08, 2010 Mark Noble
China is one of the fastest-growing economies of the world and plays an increasingly important role in the global economy, especially for U.S. technology companies. This free, informational replay of SVB's Web seminar discusses the economy, the currency regime and the regulatory framework of China. Read More
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Mitigate Risk, Accelerate Sales: The Role of Export Credit Insurance
Global Edge
January 13, 2010 Li Song, CFA

More and more U.S. companies are generating an increasing share of their revenues from export sales. Over the years, a significant portion of these export sales have shifted towards open account terms with no payment guarantees (such as a traditional letter of credit). As the Ex-Im Bank explains, savvy CFOs should consider leveraging export credit insurance.

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Global Expansion Forum: Best Practices for Expanding Business Overseas
Global Edge
December 04, 2009 Laurence Hayward

See a replay of our recent Web seminar, "Global Expansion Forum: Best Practices for Expanding Business Overseas." The seminar, by Silicon Valley Bank and High Street Partners, provides helpful information on such topics as: Common pitfalls when expanding into a new country Cross border tax considerations L

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