Foundations of Structured Trade Finance 2nd ed

Structured trade finance (STF) is a highly specialised area of trade finance that has evolved directly from practice. As it grows and becomes more complex in an increasingly risk-based regulatory environment, there is a need for more detailed guidance on the subject.

Now in its second edition, Foundations of Structured Trade Finance provides exactly this. Written by Dr Benedict O. Oramah, president of Afreximbank and a professional who has played an important role in the evolution of STF, this book:

• Addresses the philosophical foundations and risks associated with structured trade finance
• Addresses the philosophical foundations and risks associated with structured trade finance
• Provides step-by-step guidance on how deals can be structured
• Outlines the scope of coverage outside the confines of commodities, and
• Examines real life case studies and draws out lessons to be learned

table of content

Foreword

by H. E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, President of the Republic of Ghana

Foreword

by Jean Louis Ekra, former president of African Export–Import Bank

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Trade finance flows to developing countries

Chapter 3: Structured trade finance – conceptual foundation, origins, and definitions

Chapter 4: Essential steps in structured trade finance

Chapter 5: Structured trade finance in action – typical commodity-type deal structures

Chapter 6: Deviations from typical commodity-type trade finance deal structures

Chapter 7: Extension to non-physical commodities

Chapter 8: Introduction to reserve-based lending and supply chain finance

Chapter 9: Pricing structured trade finance transactions

Chapter 10: Operational risk issues in structured trade finance

Chapter 11: Living the structure – lessons from real-life experience

Chapter 12: A new technology for implementing structured trade finance

Chapter 13: Final thoughts