London, UK – [17 June, 2025] – ETR Digital, a leader in financial technology innovation, is pleased to be assisting ICS explore opportunities to tackle the growing trade finance gap in the UK and beyond.
At a period in world trade where access to flexible and timely pools of liquidity is critical for business responsiveness and growth, ICS is keen to take a pioneering role in exploring forward thinking solutions that draw on the inherent security and universal acceptance of digital negotiable instruments (DNIs). DNIs seamlessly integrate with existing funding products, offering businesses greater flexibility and allowing corporate customers to manage their working capital needs with increased speed and adaptability.
A key facet of this initiative for finance directors and treasury managers is the introduction of the iC4DTI’s Cash Conversion Cycle Calculator https://ic4dti.org/getting-started-ccc/, a powerful tool in gaining deeper insights into working capital needs. By simply entering basic financial data such as turnover and accounts payable, corporates can instantly receive a comprehensive report comparing their performance against industry benchmarks.
Rob Harris, Head of Operations and Technology at ICS, commented:
“Investec Capital Solutions is proud to be at the forefront of exploring digital solutions that make trade finance more accessible and flexible for businesses. Tools such as the iC4DTI Cash Conversion Cycle Calculator, can offer finance teams a practical and immediate way to unlock working capital improvements.”
Dominic Broom, CEO of ETR Digital, added:
“We’re thrilled to be assisting ICS, a business that shares our commitment to providing innovative solutions to SMEs. By harnessing the power of digital negotiable instruments and business oriented tools like the iC4DTI Cash Conversion Cycle Calculator, we’re enabling businesses to achieve the financial flexibility they need to scale and grow.” Collaboration between ICS and ETR Digital can be a catalyst for broader industry-wide adoption of modern working capital solutions that bridge the gap between the business needs and available pools of liquidity. With a focus on promoting digital negotiable instruments and providing data-driven insights, the two companies are set to make a significant impact on the way UK SMEs access working capital and drive business growth.
About Investec Capital Solutions
An award-winning working solutions provider helping ambitious privately owned companies with growth. ICS is part of a leading UK corporate and investment banking business – Investec Bank plc, rated A1 by Moody’s and A- by Fitch Ratings. Investec Bank plc is the main banking subsidiary of Investec plc, a FTSE 250 listed company.
About ETR Digital
ETR Digital is a leading fintech company committed to driving innovation in financial services. Specialising in cutting-edge digital solutions, ETR Digital provides businesses with the tools they need to enhance their financial operations, optimise working capital, and scale effectively in a competitive landscape.
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