The Missing Middle

Credit Clearing and the Missing Middle, Part 2: The History of Clearing Clearing, at its core, is about paying as many debts as possible with the minimum use of cash, resulting in more efficient trade at lower risk. While this sophistication may sound modern, versions of the practice can be traced back centuries. …

Credit Clearing and the Missing Middle, Part 1: The global economy feels dominated by large corporate players and financial institutions, while at the grassroots, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have to navigate an obstacle course of tight credit conditions, cashflow challenges, and uncertain demand. Yet these smaller businesses collectively represent 99. …

This article was published as a thought leadership piece in Liverpool Chamber of Commerce’s Well Connected Magazine Summer Edition. It feels like there’s a lot missing. Secure prospects for the future. Proportionate action on the climate crisis. A sense that collaboration is more than a buzzword, and will really yield material rewards. …