Cutting Through the Confusion: Is Bank Syndication the Same as Multi-Funder?

This perspective dissects the benefits of multi-funder supply chain finance compared to bank-led syndicated programs.

Unlike a direct, multi-funder approach, most bank-led supply chain finance providers supplement funding via a form of syndication. Essentially, syndicated supply chain finance involves a lead bank selling liquidity requirements to other banks.

While on the surface this feels like a multi-funder strategy, this approach has the same limitations as single bank supply chain finance. Syndication leaves working capital on the table and restricts supplier participation.

Download the guide to learn:

1. The key differences between syndication and a bank-agnostic approach
2. How a multi-funder approach promotes transparency, competitive pricing, and reduced risk
3. Why a multi-funder model is crucial to the long-term success of your supply chain finance program