This workshop is designed to provide participants with a significant understanding of the principles of international trade finance transactions.

This workshop is basically tailor made for any employee or trader dealing directly or indirectly in trade finance products, including relationship management and debt origination.

Participants will be able to:

• Explain the importance of international trade and why it differs from domestic trade.
• Evaluate the nature of risk in international trade and how those risks are managed.
  
• Discuss methods of payment including letters of credit and documentary collections and the ability to apply underlying international rules governing those methods of payment.
  
• Examine Commercial terms, specifically INCOTERMS, used in the delivery of goods.
  
• Discuss short, medium and long-term finance alternatives including protection against credit and political risks.
  
• Explain financial crime and the regulatory environment.