Trade Finance & Supply Chain

International Trade Finance

Bank Supported – ‘Trade Finance’

• Letter of Credit
• Documentary Collection
• Factoring (short term) and Forfaiting (longer term)
• Import and Export Loans
• Pre-Export Finance
• Supplier Credit
• Supply Chain Finance

Commercial Arrangements – ‘Trade Credit’

• Open Account
• Cash in Advance
• Consignment

Source: International Trade Administration Trade Finance Guide

Trade Finance - Blockchain Technology?

• Multiple Parties Involved
• Verification is Critical to Work Flows and Economics
• Trade Finance relies on Significant Document Flow