Structured Trade Solutions
Providing bespoke finance solutions for Africa's global trade economy.
Instruments
· Letter of Credit at Sight (DLC) (Irrevocable)
· Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC)
· Bank Guarantee (BG)
· Performance Guarantee
· Blocked Funds
· Bank Comfort Letter· Pre-Advice / RWA
Commodity Types
Our focus is traditional commodities - agriculture, energy, metals. However, our structure supports tangible, movable, high-value goods, even if they’re not traditional commodities. This may include industrial machinery, specialty equipment, medical technology, and energy infrastructure components like battery, solar, and wind systems.
Process
1. Client to Submit ALL Required Documentation
2. We Provide Draft Instrumentto Align Language with Exporter, Buyer Contract, and Bank
3. We Confirm Trade Details & Conduct Due Diligence for Bank Approval on Instrument
4. We Establish Commercial Agreement with Client
5. Client Pays 100% IssuanceFees
6. Bank Issues Trade Instrument to Advising Bank (Exporter’s Bank)
7. We Follow Up with Client to ensure Delivery of Goods and Buyer PaymentPricing
*Only for Issuance of Instrument
*100% Upfront Payment to Issue Instrument
*Typically 3 to 5% of Face Value
*No Advisory, Retainers, Committment, or Application Fees
*No Local Confirming Bank Required
Capacity
Minimum Face Value $250k USD
Maximum Face Value $50m USD
Tenors of Up to 1 Year
Issued via SWIFT
(MT 700/710/760/998/999 Formats)
Common Misconceptions
Of Our Trade Finance Solutions
1
We are a Bank
(We are not)
2
Asset Finance is Trade Finance
(It is not)
3
Cash is Part of the Solution
(It is not)
4
We can Issue Instruments Below $250k
(We cannot)
5
You Have No Existing Finance (Cash)
(You Should)
6
Collateral is Needed
(It is not)
7
Security is Needed
(Trade Goods/Merch is Security)
8
Collateral is the Same as Security
(It is not)
9
Local Bank Confirmation is Needed
(It is not)
10
You Don't Need a Buyer Contract
(You Do)
11
You Don't Need a Seller Contract
(You Do)
12
You Don't Need a Commercial Invoice
(You Do)
13
Historical Transactions Don't Matter
(They Do)
14
We Offer Working Capital
(We Do Not)
15
We Offer Equity
(We Do Not)
Trade Structures (That Do Not Work)
The following are typical transaction types which we are unable to support.
Importer
* Importer is a middle-man with NO TRACK RECORD with either buyer or exporter.
* Importer is a middle-man with NO EXISTING CASH RESERVES or ability to pay for shipping cost from Port to Destination.
* Importer is a middle-man with NO CONTRACT from a Buyer.
Exporter
* Exporter is a middle-man with NO PRODUCT in hand or no inventory.
* Exporter is a middle-man with NO ACCESS to cash or no ability to bring supplier products to Port.
* Exporter is a middle-man with NO CONTRACT in place with a reputable Buyer.
Trade Structures (That Do Work)
The following are typical transaction types which we are able to support.
Importer
* Importer has a track record / history with both their buyers and exporters.
* Importer has sufficient cash reserves and access to a bank facility.
* Importer has a Contract in place with a reputable Buyer.
Exporter
* Exporter has ownership of product or existing inventory in warehouse.
* Exporter has access to cash or working capital to cover bringing product to Port.
* Exporter has a commercial Contract in place with a reputable Buyer.
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