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Advanced Trade Finance

MF117

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02-11-2025

5 Days

Riyadh

17,250 (SAR)

EN / AR

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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