How TradeFlow Capital built a $3.5bn Trade Finance platform with zero defaults: In this exclusive Opalesque.TV interview, globally recognized commodity and fintech expert Dr. Tom James reveals how TradeFlow Capital is transforming global trade finance and unlocking a powerful, low-risk alternative income opportunity for institutional investors.

With over 35 years of experience in commodity markets, energy, and financial services, Dr. James shares:

• How TradeFlow Capital pioneered a unique, non-lending trade finance strategy – enabling over $3.5 billion in physical commodity trade across 18+ countries without the credit risk of traditional lending models.
• Why their asset-backed, over-collateralized approach has delivered zero defaults over a 7-year track record, providing investors with attractive, stable returns that are largely uncorrelated with traditional asset classes.
• The future of trade finance in a digital world: How TradeFlow built an AI-powered, blockchain-enabled digital platform to scale SME trade finance globally.
• How institutional investors can now access this strategy via equity funds, A-rated Euroclear-listed notes, and even DeFi stablecoin instruments, creating new possibilities to deploy capital in both traditional and digital markets.
• Why stablecoins and decentralized finance are real-use solutions in emerging markets and how TradeFlow is bridging the gap between institutional investors and digital finance.
• A clear alternative to fixed income investing: Why sophisticated investors are turning to TradeFlow as a diversification tool and a source of attractive, steady returns in today’s volatile market environment.

Dr. Tom James has served as advisor to governments, Fortune 500 companies, and even the U.S. Department of Defense. He is also an accomplished author, professor, and fintech entrepreneur who has helped shape modern trade finance infrastructure.

“When rates were near zero, we still delivered 8%. Now, as central banks cut, our SME niche keeps margins resilient.” Dr. Tom James

John Collis is Co-Founder, Chief Legal Officer (CLO), and Head of Compliance at TradeFlow. A commercial lawyer specializing in regulatory and transactional matters, he built the fund’s legal infrastructure, IP framework, and multi-jurisdictional risk matrix. Previously, he ran his own international law firm since 2003.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how a leading fintech fund is reshaping the $4.5 trillion global trade finance market — and how you can participate.