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International Trade and Commodity Finance

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

International Trade and Commodity Finance

Structuring Financial Solutions to Trade with Emerging Markets

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Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
27 - 31 Jul 2026 London $ 5,950
23 - 27 Nov 2026 London $ 5,950
15 - 19 Mar 2027 Dubai $ 5,950

Course Summary

The core objective of this International Trade and Commodity Finance training course is to ensure that all attending delegates have a thorough grounding in all aspects of deep-dive trade finance issues, while progressively building into more advanced use of trade finance products, discounting and pre-finance structures, as well as contemporary financing scenarios. The training course also includes special sessions on Financial Crime Avoidance in Trade Finance and an in-depth view of the Law and Practice of Inventory Finance, ensuring delegates benefit from current and relevant market issues. Emphasis is placed on transactional financing including inventory and warehouse financing, Letter of Credit financing, receivable financing, and open-account products. The International Trade and Commodity Finance training course develops participants into centres of technical excellence, enabling them to advise with credibility and confidence on trade finance concerns and directions within banks, credit committees, and management.

Throughout the five days of interactive learning, participants will explore documentation and regulatory issues, letters of credit structures, discounting and risk mitigation mechanisms, structured trade finance templates, and contemporary product issues such as blockchain, Islamic trade finance, and commodity markets financing. The training course prepares individuals to engage with clients and internal stakeholders with advanced technical capability and market insight, making them highly effective professionals in international trade finance environments. The International Trade and Commodity Finance training course supports professionals who aim to strengthen their trade finance expertise and expand their influence across global markets.

Skills & Competencies

From this International Trade and Commodity Finance training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Trade finance product structuring
  • Risk analysis across trading instruments
  • Letters of credit expertise
  • Forfaiting, factoring and discounting techniques
  • Financial crime avoidance awareness
  • Commodity and inventory financing strategies

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of International Trade and Commodity Finance training course, you will learn to:

  • Analyse trade finance documentation and regulatory requirements.
  • Apply letters of credit variants and financing options in trade solutions.
  • Utilise discounting, forfaiting, and supply chain financing mechanisms.
  • Understand risk profiles including sovereign, operational, and financial risks.
  • Explore contemporary trade finance products and structured financing templates.

How You Will Learn

Learning develops through structured exploration of trade finance concepts, industry practices, and contemporary financing structures. Participants engage with real-world scenarios, interactive dialogues, case studies, and practical trade finance problem-solving. The emphasis is on translating technical knowledge into confident market application across banking and corporate environments.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals involved in trade finance, commodity finance, and international banking operations. This International Trade and Commodity Finance training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Structured trade finance bankers and commodity financiers
  • Corporate risk and credit committee members
  • Compliance and legal staff
  • Trading house executives
  • Finance bankers and middle office staff
Course Outline
Day 1

International Documentation and ICC 600, ISBP

This day introduces the foundational documentation and regulatory frameworks underpinning trade and commodity finance. Participants explore key documents, checks, and compliance mechanisms essential for effective trade operations. The topics covered will include:  

  • Bills of Exchange / Promissory Notes and Receivables
  • All Transport Documentation
  • Warehouse and Inventory Receipts / Warrants
  • Discrepancies and Solutions
  • International Collections and ICC 522
  • Checking Documents
  • Cargo Insurance Documentation, Policies and INCOTERMS.7
  • The Evolution of Letters of Credit
Day 2

Letters of Credit, Guarantees and Variants

This day focuses on the structures and risk profiles of letters of credit and related guarantees. Participants examine financing options and contemporary clauses. The topics covered will include:  

  • Risk Profile of the Letter of Credit
  • Deferred Payment L/Cs, UPAS L/Cs
  • Standby L/Cs and Contemporary Clauses and Financing Options
  • Back to Back and Pre-Finance L/Cs
  • Guarantees, Conditional and Unconditional
  • Structured Commodity L/Cs
  • Risk Mitigants in L/Cs
Day 3

Discounting, Forfaiting and Factoring

This day explores transactional financing principles and mechanisms such as forfaiting, factoring, and supply chain financing. Participants examine cost structures and secondary markets. The topics covered will include:  

  • Transactional Financing Principles
  • Contemporary Forfaiting Models
  • Factoring and Risk Mitigants
  • Supply Chain Financing
  • Asset-based Lending
  • Cost of Funds and Discount Calculations
  • Secondary Market Financing
  • An analysis of Trading House Functions / Risks
Day 4

Contemporary Structured Trade Finance Templates

This day addresses advanced structured financing models, including energy and commodity product financing and risk analysis in complex environments. The topics covered will include:  

  • Pre-Financing Energy Products
  • Metals Financing
  • Commodity Forwards, Options, Swaps, Swaptions and Hedging
  • By-Product Financing
  • A Risk Analysis of Process Financing in High Risk Countries
  • Financial Crime and Fraud Avoidance in Trade Finance
  • Commodity Arbitrage
Day 5

Facing the Bigger Issues

This day focuses on emerging issues affecting trade and commodity finance, including digital currencies, alternative financing models, and regulatory impacts. The topics covered will include:  

  • Block Chain and Crypto-currencies
  • New Countertrades and Buyback Financing
  • Contemporary Risks and Analysis
  • Islamic Trade Finance and Products
  • Market alternatives and Product Sharing Agreements
  • The input of BASEL III
  • Financing the New Commodities and Invisibles
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house enables organisations to align trade finance capabilities with internal risk frameworks, process structures, and market strategies. Customisation allows teams to focus on organisational-specific financing challenges, regulatory environments, and product applications relevant to their operational context.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

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Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this International Trade and Commodity Finance training course:

  • Enhanced trade finance technical capacity
  • Stronger risk-aware financing decisions
  • Improved capability to structure trade solutions
  • Increased confidence in international financing scenarios
  • Greater market credibility in trade and commodity finance
  • Ability to apply contemporary financing strategies effectively
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