Management >> Costing Finance and Accounting

Advanced Trade Finance

MF117

Location

Duration

Date

Fee inclusive of VAT

Riyadh
5 Days
02-11-2025
17,250 (SAR)

Course Overview

In the increasingly complex landscape of global commerce, trade finance plays a vital role in enabling cross-border transactions while mitigating associated risks. This advanced course is designed for professionals engaged in banking, finance, and international trade, offering a thorough understanding of trade finance instruments, compliance obligations, and transaction structuring. Participants will enhance their ability to manage trade operations effectively, navigate regulatory frameworks, and optimize financial arrangements in support of international trade.

Course Objective

  • Deepen understanding of the role of trade finance in global trade systems.
  • Analyze and compare various trade finance instruments and their applications.
  • Apply advanced techniques for structuring and financing trade transactions.
  • Interpret key international trade documents and related regulatory standards.
  • Manage compliance risks including AML and sanctions in trade finance operations.

Who Should Attend?

  • Trade finance executives and managers
  • Corporate and commercial bankers
  • Compliance officers and risk managers
  • Import/export professionals and international traders

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Advanced Trade Finance

  • Overview of trade finance
  • Types of trade finance
  • Risks in trade finance
  • Global trade environment
  • Role of banks in trade finance

Module 2: Trade Finance Instruments

  • Letters of Credit (LC)
  • Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC)
  • Bank Guarantees (BG)
  • Documentary Collections
  • Factoring and Forfaiting

Module 3: Structuring and Financing Trade Transactions

  • Structuring trade transactions
  • Financing techniques
  • Pre-shipment and post-shipment financing
  • Risk mitigation techniques

Module 4: International Trade Documentation

  • Overview of trade documentation
  • Types of trade documents
  • Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP 600)
  • International Standard Banking Practice (ISBP)
  • Transport documents

Module 5: Trade Finance Operations and Compliance

  • Trade finance operations
  • Compliance in trade finance
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) measures
  • Sanctions and embargoes
  • ICC rules and guidelines

Module 6: Advanced Case Study in Trade Finance

  • Analyzing real-world trade finance case
  • Risk assessment and instrument selection
  • Structuring a compliant trade transaction

Module 7: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

  • International trade laws
  • Local vs. global regulatory requirements
  • Dispute resolution in trade finance

Module 8: Strategic Risk Management in Trade Finance

  • Credit risk management
  • Country and political risk
  • Insurance products and credit enhancements

Module 9: Emerging Trends in Trade Finance

  • Digital transformation in trade finance
  • Blockchain and smart contracts
  • Sustainable trade finance

Module 10: Review and Final Assessment

  • Key takeaways and knowledge review
  • Group discussion and Q&A
  • Final quiz and feedback session

Training Methodology

The course combines various teaching methods, including instructor-led presentations, group discussions, case study analyses, and assessments through quizzes and a final exam to engage participants and ensure they understand and retain the material.

Terms & Conditions

ACTrain reserves the right to alter the Course Schedule without Prior Notification, Fees Quoted are Subject to Terms & Conditions Outlined in ACTrain's Registration Policy

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