Fundamentals of international Trade Finance Course

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Course Overview

This five-day course on Trade Finance is designed to equip participants with a solid understanding of the core concepts, practices, and trends in trade finance. It will cover key topics such as letters of credit, supply chain finance, export and import finance, and risk mitigation. By the end of the course, participants will gain a deep understanding of how financial institutions and businesses utilise trade finance tools to facilitate international trade and manage risk.

Objective:

Understand the core concepts and principles of trade finance.
Learn about the key instruments used in trade finance, including letters of credit, bank guarantees, and factoring.
Develop an understanding of the role of trade finance in managing risk and facilitating international trade.
Gain insight into recent trends and developments in trade finance, including the impact of technology and digitisation.
Develop practical skills in using trade finance tools and instruments through case studies and exercises.

Course Outline

Day 1 - Introduction to Trade Finance

Overview of trade finance
Role of trade finance in international trade
Understanding trade finance products and participants
Case study: The role of trade finance in a real-world international trade transaction

Day 2 - Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees

Understanding letters of credit: Types, uses, and processes.
The role of bank guarantees in trade finance
Practical exercise: Analysing a letter of credit.

Day 3 - Export and Import Finance

Overview of export finance: Pre-shipment and post-shipment finance
Import finance methods.
Case study: Financing solutions for exporters and importers

Day 4 - Risk Management in Trade Finance

Types of risks in international trade and how trade finance can mitigate them.
Political and credit risk in trade finance
Role of insurance in managing trade finance risks
Practical exercise: Risk assessment in an international trade transaction

Day 5 - Trends and Developments in Trade Finance

Impact of technology on trade finance: blockchain, AI, and digitisation
Sustainable trade finance and green financing
Recap and course review
Final Q&A and course evaluation

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Fundamentals of Trade Finance

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