Assessing the potential rewards (and pitfalls) of commodity trade finance and related structures

Using detailed case studies, this (in-person) 2-day course analyses risk and examines in detail the potential benefits of differing commodity finance approaches - together with an assessment of potential risks of non-performance.

This course is lead by Sven de Zoeten (formerly Deutsche Bank) and René Piket (formerly ING Bank). Both of these trainers are directors of TCF Partners BV in the Netherlands which provides financing solutions to traders and corporates internationally. This is the only course internationally run by practicing commodity financiers. For full biographical information, see the full training course agenda.

This event is organised by Dan Day-Robinson, a former Cargill trader and banker at Kleinwort Benson. Dan has been organising specialist, technical training in the commodities financing sector since 2001. The event is supported by the SCTF LinkedIn Group of over 10,000 members. You are advised to register early to attend this training programme, as places are limited.

Course elements:

• What distinguishes trade, corporate and commodity finance - how do structures and mechanisms differ?
• Alternative means by which a commodity finance loan can be repaid. Which structures are performance-based and which are not?
• Exploring different types of structures - when do they work best? How can they be tailored to achieve the best outcome? What are the potential weakness of different types of structures?
• Learning from mistakes by avoiding pitfalls and identifying ‘red flags’.
• Term sheets & documentation: how to make the deal work.
• Warehouse & inventory financing: real or make-believe beyond a structure?
• Do structures work in times of economic stress, political uncertainty and price volatility? The role of insurance, collateral management and other risk mitigation tools. How commodity finance benefits from treatment under the Basel regime. Will this continue under Basel IV?
• Putting commodity finance to the test: moving beyond the theoretical to give real-life examples using case-studies and practical interactive workshops.
• Examining a (live) case to assess possible commodity finance solutions.
• Deep dive case study: the Danish bunkering disaster - the borrowing base recovery process following an almost overnight insolvency.

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