Import Finance
Structures that may support the purchase of goods and fulfilment of supplier obligations in import-driven commercial activity.
Trade Finance
Financing the Global Trade Cycle
Trade finance provides an important financial bridge between buyers, sellers, suppliers, exporters, importers and other participants in international commerce.
Businesses may require capital at different stages of the trade cycle — from purchasing inventory and paying suppliers through to shipment, delivery and receipt of customer payments.
British Bankshare focuses on structured solutions designed around these commercial requirements.
Areas of Focus
Trade Finance Areas
Export Finance
Approaches considered where exporters require greater certainty around payment, shipment and documentary conditions.
Documentary Trade
Documentary letters of credit and related frameworks that align documentation, shipment and payment expectations.
Structured Trade Finance
Bespoke structures for multi-party, cross-border or contract-backed transactions requiring careful financial architecture.
Working Capital
Consideration of working-capital pressures that can arise across inventory, receivables and supplier payment cycles.
Project & Infrastructure Finance
Capital structures explored for qualifying commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects with genuine commercial purpose.
Process
Trade Finance Process
A clear sequence from enquiry through assessment, structuring, documentation and execution.
01
Enquiry
Client submits an initial overview of the business and transaction.
02
Initial Assessment
The commercial purpose and basic characteristics of the transaction are reviewed.
03
Due Diligence
Relevant corporate, financial, counterparty and transaction information is assessed.
04
Structuring
Where appropriate, a potential financial structure is developed around the transaction.
05
Review & Approval
The transaction proceeds through applicable internal and institutional review processes.
06
Documentation
Required agreements and supporting documentation are completed.
07
Execution
Subject to applicable conditions being satisfied, the approved structure proceeds toward execution.
Responsible Trade Finance
Finance Must Follow Genuine Commerce
British Bankshare is committed to responsible financial activity. Trade-finance transactions should be supported by genuine commercial activity, appropriate documentation and identifiable counterparties.
Do not support or facilitate transactions involving:
- False or misleading documentation
- Concealed beneficial ownership
- Sanctions evasion
- Money laundering
- Fraudulent trade activity
- Artificial or fictitious transactions
- Activities designed to circumvent applicable laws or financial controls
Every proposed transaction remains subject to appropriate due diligence, risk assessment, compliance requirements and internal approval.
Discuss a Trade Finance Requirement
Provide an overview of your business and transaction for confidential consideration.