This practical 2 day Trade Finance course has been tailored for professionals in banking, commerce and trade and industry who need to gain a closer understanding of International Trade Finance. The programme provides a comprehensive foundation of all aspects of International Trade Finance in a global context covering the key concepts, practices and current developments. This course will be of special interest to banking and commercial professionals, who wish to expand their knowledge base, enhance their expertise and advance their careers into the international trade finance arena.
What will you learn
After attending the course, you will be able to:- Explain the role of a commercial bank and its varied trade products portfolio.
- Discuss with clients, the various methods of settlement for import/export transactions and the benefits.
- Explain the purpose of International Commercial Terms of Trade (INCOTERMS 2020) and their effect on a customer’s international trading activities.
- Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate product solutions.
- Assess various risks to both bank and customer in International Trade transactions.
- Explain and identify ways of mitigating that risk.
- Explain and carry out the processes involved in: documentary collections, documentary letters of credit, contract guarantees
- Explain the purpose and application of the various International Chamber of Commerce Rules and Practices.
- Identify customer needs for finance of exports/imports and explain the features and benefits of each method.
Course Content
- The worldwide movement of goods - Incoterms 2020
- Commercial Documents used in International Trade
- Methods of Payment between Seller and Buyer
- Documentary Collections - URC 522
- Legal and practical issues
- Documentary Letters of Credit - UCP600
- Instructions to issue/amend credits
- Examination and processing of documents
- Contract Bonds and Guarantees
Who Should Attend
- The course will be of value to professionals in the following areas:
- Business Bankers, Risk Managers, Loans Managers & Loans Officers, Bank Internal Auditors, Legal Officers and others who need an understanding of International Trade Operations and Procedures:
- This comprehensive programme will benefit anyone needing a greater understanding of Trade Finance practices and risks.
