Santander UK joins forces with the Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade to…
Santander UK has joined forces with The Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade, a professional membership body offering support, training and qualifications to UK businesses.
The collaboration comes as the desire for growing internationally rises among UK businesses yet challenges such as accessing the right support, a lack of skills and cutting through bureaucracy prevents it becoming a reality for many.
Santander UK and The Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade will be teaming up to bring together their range of international trade expertise, with the aim of removing these barriers to global expansion.
As part of the new collaboration, members of The Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade will receive a discounted membership for Santander Navigator, Santander’s platform for international growth. While Santander Navigator users will have free access to The Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade’s extensive catalogue of training courses.
The partnership brings further benefits, including:
- a free diagnostic call for Santander Navigator users to assess their export capability
- access to joint industry leading research and events
- a first look at Santander UK’s pioneering Trade Barometer report through an invite-only event
John Carroll, head of international and transactional banking, Santander UK, said: “It’s an exciting time to be a UK business looking to expand globally, but it’s not without its challenges. Our research shows that businesses are calling out for more support from government and the private sector, and we’re pleased to be working with The Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade to play our part in helping businesses turn their international dreams into a reality. Through our digital international trade platform, Santander Navigator, we’ve already helped over 1,500 grow internationally and joining forces with The Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade will support even more in taking their next step.”
Marco Forgione, director general, the Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade, said: “The Chartered Institute of Export and International Trade is proud to be partnering with Santander on Navigator. We are on a mission to empower global trade and get more UK businesses exporting. Santander Navigator is a wonderful platform and service which brings together the tools, insights, and expertise to help businesses grow. The facts speak for themselves, businesses that trade internationally are more sustainable, more resilient, employ more people, are more innovative and are more profitable. Together we are working to remove barriers and provide the skills businesses need to succeed.”
