Structured Trade Finance
BACKGROUND
Globalization has led to an increase in foreign exchange transactions in international financial markets as well as the associated risks. There are many types of risks, but only a few of them can bring losses as large as foreign exchange risk. Foreign exchange risk management is therefore crucial for companies frequently trading in the international markets. Generally, all entrepreneurial activities incur risks and coping with risk has therefore always been an important managerial function.
In addition, risk management has received increasing attention, especially in corporate practice. A major reason for this is the development of markets for derivative financial instruments and other more complex financial instruments which allow firms to transfer risks to other economic agents who are better able, or more willing to bear them. In these conditions, the development of new modern and effective methods for managing foreign exchange risk becomes a great necessity for the players in international financial activity.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- To enhance competencies of trade finance professionals and corporate bankers in structured trade financing.
- To unpack the interplay between global trade finance product concepts, applicable supply chains and financing structures to enable participants to tailor-make and execute specific structured trade finance transactions to meet the needs of their clients.
COURSE CONTENT
- Introduction to International Trade;
- Supply Chain and Commodities Trade Finance;
- Trade Finance Solutions;
- Structuring Trade Transactions and Contracts;
- Key Documentation;