Trade Finance

Documentary Credit in Commodity Trade: Structure, Practice and Swiss Market Context

Documentary credit remains the bedrock payment mechanism in international commodity trade, providing the security and trust that enables buyers and sellers in …

Letter of Credit: Definition, Types and Role in Commodity Trade

Definition

A letter of credit (LC) is a written undertaking issued by a bank (the issuing bank) on behalf of a buyer, guaranteeing payment to a seller upon …

Pre-Export Finance: Swiss Market Structure and Practical Guide

Pre-export finance (PXF) is a cornerstone of the global commodity supply chain, providing producers in resource-rich developing countries with the working …

Structured Commodity Finance in Switzerland: Instruments, Structures and Market Practice

Structured commodity finance (SCF) is the financial engineering discipline that transforms the physical commodity trade cycle into bankable transactions. …

Trade Finance: Definition, Instruments and Role in Commodity Markets

Definition

Trade finance is the set of financial instruments, products, and techniques used to facilitate international trade by providing the capital, payment …