Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 35 Lessons
- 1 Day
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- Foundations of Trade Finance & Global Sourcing Ecosystem6
- 1.1The trade finance triangle: Buyer – Seller – Bank
- 1.2Trade cycles: Pre-shipment & Post-shipment finance
- 1.3Documentary vs. Open Account transactions
- 1.4Letter of Credit (LC), Bill of Exchange, Bank Guarantee, Documentary Collection
- 1.5ICC rules: UCP 600, ISP98, URDG 758
- 1.6Exercise: Map the end-to-end financial flow for a sample import/export transaction, identifying risk points and funding needs
- Instruments & Mechanisms of Trade Finance7
- 2.1LC process and risk mitigation — confirmed LC, red clause, and back-to-back LC
- 2.2Open account and supply chain financing evolution
- 2.3Factoring, forfaiting, and invoice discounting models
- 2.4Bank Payment Obligation (BPO) and digital LC platforms
- 2.5Role of SWIFT, blockchain, and e-documentation in trade settlements
- 2.6Case Study: Comparing trade finance structures used by global manufacturers (Toyota, Siemens, CEAT International sourcing)
- 2.7Exercise: Optimal financing instrument for different sourcing scenarios – high-risk vs. low-risk countries
- Supply Chain Financing (SCF) & Working Capital Optimization8
- 3.1Understanding SCF ecosystem — buyers, suppliers, and financiers
- 3.2Reverse factoring and dynamic discounting models
- 3.3Early payment programs and buyer-led platforms
- 3.4Fintech-led SCF platforms (e.g., Taulia, PrimeRevenue, KredX)
- 3.5Impact on working capital KPIs (CCC, DPO, DSO, inventory days)
- 3.6ESG-linked and sustainability-focused trade financing
- 3.7Example: Nestlé and Unilever supplier financing programs improving liquidity and resilience
- 3.8Working Capital Game – simulate a buyer-supplier financing negotiation optimizing DPO and supplier cash flow
- Risk Management in Global Trade & Currency Hedging7
- 4.1Commercial, political, and operational risks in international trade
- 4.2Hedging mechanisms: Forward contracts, options, swaps
- 4.3Role of Export Credit Agencies (EXIM, ECGC, Euler Hermes)
- 4.4Trade credit insurance & collateralization
- 4.5Compliance under FEMA, OFAC, AML, and KYC norms
- 4.6Case Study: CEAT sourcing from ASEAN – managing currency volatility via structured hedging
- 4.7Group simulation – risk heatmap creation for a multi-country sourcing portfolio
- Emerging Trends in Trade & Supply Chain Finance7
- 5.1Digital trade platforms and blockchain (Contour, Marco Polo, TradeLens)
- 5.2Smart contracts and real-time settlements
- 5.3ESG-linked trade finance and green bonds
- 5.4Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and trade tokenization
- 5.5Integration with ERP and Treasury systems for real-time liquidity visibility
- 5.6Example: HSBC, DBS, and Citi-led blockchain pilots for multi-country trade settlement
- 5.7Exercise: Design a digital trade financing flow using blockchain, highlighting benefits and cost savings