Introduction to Trade Finance

• Overview of trade finance and its role in international trade

• Key trade finance instruments: letters of credit, documentary collections, guarantees

• Practical case: Structure a trade finance deal for an export company

Letters of Credit

• Types of letters of credit and their application in international trade

• Practical case: Issue and manage a letter of credit for an import/export transaction

Trade Finance Risk Management

• Identifying and managing risks in trade finance transactions (country risk, currency risk)

• Practical case: Develop a risk management strategy for a trade finance portfolio

Trade Finance Products

• Overview of trade finance products: forfaiting, factoring, export credit

• Practical case: Structure an export credit arrangement for a manufacturing company

Documentary Collections and UCP 600

• The role of documentary collections in trade finance and the UCP 600 rules

• Practical case: Prepare a documentary collection for a large international transaction

Supply Chain Financing

• Financing the supply chain through trade finance instruments

• Practical case: Develop a supply chain financing plan for a retail business

Compliance in Trade Finance

• Overview of regulatory compliance in international banking (AML, KYC, sanctions)

• Practical case: Ensure compliance in a trade finance transaction

Currency Risk Management in Trade Finance

• Managing currency fluctuations and foreign exchange risk in trade finance

• Practical case: Propose a currency risk management strategy for an international transaction

International Banking Operations

• Key banking operations in international trade: payments, settlements, and clearing

• Practical case: Manage an international banking operation for a cross-border transaction

Future Trends in Trade Finance