Financing
Trade finance that keeps goods and payments moving.
We help traders, importers and exporters secure the instruments and facilities that make cross-border commodity trade safe and bankable.
Overview
Reducing risk between buyer and seller.
Trade finance protects both sides of a transaction. The seller is assured of payment when documents comply, the buyer is assured that payment is released only against proof of shipment, and the financing bank is secured on the goods themselves.
We structure each transaction around the right instrument, align contract terms with bank requirements, and introduce suitable financing partners when a facility is needed.
Instruments
Common trade finance solutions.
| Instrument | How it works | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Documentary letter of credit | The buyer's bank undertakes to pay the seller against compliant shipping documents, under UCP 600 rules | New relationships, large or long-distance cargoes |
| Confirmed letter of credit | A second bank adds its own payment undertaking to the LC | Higher-risk issuing banks or countries |
| Standby letter of credit | A bank guarantee of payment if the buyer fails to pay on open terms | Repeat business on open account |
| Documentary collection | Banks exchange documents against payment or acceptance, without a payment guarantee | Established, trusted relationships |
| Receivables finance | Invoices or LC proceeds are discounted or sold to release cash early | Working capital for sellers |
| Inventory finance | Stock in approved warehouses is financed against warehouse receipts | Traders holding inventory |
Who we help
Built for real trade flows.
- Importers needing letters of credit issued for supply contracts
- Exporters seeking confirmation or discounting of incoming letters of credit
- Traders requiring transactional facilities for back-to-back trades
- Producers seeking working capital against confirmed sales
Need an instrument or facility for a trade?
Tell us about the commodity, the counterparties, the volume and the timing.