International Trade Finance

Description

I. Introduction:

This multi-level program is designed to develop and strengthen the bank’s trade finance team through a progressive structure. Comprised of three levels, this program was developed around the different knowledge, skills, and needs of the target participants based on their experience and expertise on trade finance. This approach optimizes the impact of the program to the participants and their banks.

II. Learning Outcomes:

  • Discuss underlying principles of trade finance
  • Demonstrate the step-by-step decision-making process during trade transactions
  • Identify and resolve common issues in trade scenarios
  • Apply practical approaches to improve daily operations, such as risk mitigating factors, correcting documentation defects, and possible amendments

III. Target Audience and Course Outline:

This program will greatly benefit bank personnel from the International Operations, Finance, Corporate Banking, Internal Audit, Credit Risk, and Compliance Departments. Those who are interested in the Trade Finance business and/or are expected to enhance their competency in trade finance operations are also encouraged to enroll in the program.

Trade Finance Practitioners are recommended to choose the levels according to their skill, knowledge, and interest.

a. Course Outline (Beginner)

  • Define International Trade and Trade Barriers
  • What is Trade Finance
  • Introduction to Incoterms
  • Understanding of various International Trade Settlement Methods
  • Introduction to:

i.Documentary Collections

ii. Letters of Credit

iii. Bank Guarantees, and

iv. Standby LCs

b. Course Outline (Intermediate)

  • Detailed Study on:

i. Documentary Collections – and URC522

ii. Letters of Credit – and UCP600 and ISBP745

iii. Bank Guarantees – URDG758 and

iv. Standby LC and ISP98

  • What and why Documents are involved in International Trade
  • Bank Financing to Importer and Exporter under International Trade Operations
  • Initial understanding on TFML – Trade Finance Money Laundering, and Compliance Check

c. Course Outline (Advance)

Part 1: One Step Further on Letter of Credit, Documentary Collection, Bank Guarantee and Standby LC – Discrepant Documents Handling and Case Studies.

Part 2: Comparison and Application of URDG758, ISP98 and UCP600 for LC, Bank Guarantee and Standby LC.

Part 3: How can Banks prevent and control TBML – Trade Based Money Laundering.

Part 4: Types of Bank to Bank Financing Methods under International Trade Operations.

IV. Level of Product Knowledge and Experience:

a. Beginner

  • Demonstrates basic understanding of trade finance
  • Performs his/her job with some guidance
  • With general experience in documentary collections and letters of credit

b. Intermediate

  • Performs diverse tasks successfully with minimal guidance
  • Understands the rules for documentary collections and letters of credit
  • Appreciates the impact of actions to clients and the bank
  • At least two (2) years of experience

c. Advance

  • Capable to guide and lead others on task accomplishment with better result.
  • Understands and practices all trade finance products well for further improvement.
  • At least five (5) years of relevant trade finance operations experience.

V. Speaker:

MR. THOMAS WONG
International Trade Operations Consultant

VI. Schedule:

a. Beginner – May 12, 2022 (Thursday, 9 AM – 4 PM)

b. Intermediate June 1, 2022 (Wednesday, 9 AM – 4 PM)

c. Advance – July 14, 2022 (Thursday, 9 AM – 4 PM)

                                     July 15, 2022 (Friday, 9 AM – 12 PM)

VII. Training Fee per Participant:

a. Beginner and Intermediate:
From Member Institution – P 2,240.00
From Non-Member Institution – P 3,360.00

b. Expert:
From Member Institution – P 3,360.00
From Non-Member Institution – P 4,480.00

**VAT inclusive

VIII. Registration Link:

a. Beginner – REGISTER NOW
b. Intermediate – REGISTER NOW
c. Advance – REGISTER NOW