Payment and performance
Delivery, inspection, acceptance and payment do not always happen together. The resulting exposure has to be understood before a financing or credit-support arrangement is proposed.
AFII / Industry Perspective
Trade & Logistics
Commercial funding around the movement of goods, payments and counterparties.
A Closer Perspective
Trade finance works best when the financing follows the commercial transaction, rather than the other way around.
Trade transactions bring several commercial risks into one agreement. Goods may cross borders before payment is received, suppliers may require advances and counterparties may operate under different banking practices. AFII's structured trade finance background places those practical questions at the centre of the funding conversation.
Import and export activity, equipment procurement, receivables, trade-linked working capital and cross-border supply chains can involve structured instruments. The right approach depends on the goods, the jurisdictions and the credit standing of the parties involved.
Commercial Considerations
What Makes This
Sector Different.
Good advice begins with understanding the constraints and choices specific to the underlying business or asset.
Different jurisdictions
Currency, documentation, trade rules and local practices can affect the practicality of a proposed structure. Legal, tax and regulatory advice may be required from appropriately qualified advisers.
Working-capital pressure
The time between paying suppliers and collecting from customers can strain an otherwise viable business. Cash conversion therefore matters as much as the value of a shipment.
Our Advisory PerspectiveStructure Should
Structure Should
Follow Substance.
Well-structured trade finance does more than release liquidity; it helps each party understand when value moves and who carries the risk along the way.
Explore Our ExpertiseReview the underlying transaction
AFII begins with the commercial contract and the obligations of each party, including shipment, payment terms, recourse and credit risks.
Consider structured instruments
Depending on requirements and suitability, options may include receivables-based funding, bank-supported arrangements, export credit or other structured trade mechanisms.
Coordinate counterparties
A workable outcome may require alignment between suppliers, buyers, financing institutions and specialist advisers. The structure is assessed against the real transaction and its documentation.
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Every mandate has its own commercial reality. The best starting point is to understand that reality properly.
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