HSBC has launched its new jointly owned venture, SemFi by HSBC, which aims to deliver Seamless Embedded Finance solutions to business clients.
The new technology company is a joint venture between HSBC and B2B global trade network Tradeshift. SemFi will embed HSBC payment, trade and financing solutions across a range of e-commerce and marketplace venues, including Tradeshift’s own B2B network.
SemFi will deliver its solutions in the UK to begin with, enabling SME suppliers on e-commerce venues to access digital invoice financing from HSBC, through a seamless experience. It also aims to offer SMEs greater flexibility and security in their spend management through HSBC virtual card solutions.
Vinay Mendonca, Chief Executive Officer of SemFi by HSBC said: “SemFi by HSBC aims to deliver such embedded capabilities to help businesses grow. It will seek to bring the best of both worlds to our business customers and e-commerce partners; a startup technology mindset coupled with the global scale and expertise, of an international bank.”