Managing and growing business demands much time and energy. That’s why working with the right Bank can help your business run more smoothly. And Standard Chartered has the right credentials to be your partner.

You are assured of our commitment to your business banking needs. We are well-versed on the local business practices and our overseas branches and representative in over 56 countries worldwide means that we can assist you locally and internationally in our business needs.

Introduction

With over 140 years of trade finance experience and knowledge, we have the right credentials to help your company’s trade transactions. Our expertise means that your trade transactions will be handled more effectively and confidentially. And our extensive international network in nearly 56 countries makes it possible to process your transaction from start to finish.

Building a partnership that benefits you

World-wide network: Standard Chartered specialises in international trade, and has an established market presence in over 56 countries around the world in addition to our extensive network of overseas banking partnerships and correspondents. Standard Chartered’s special focus is on emerging markets ?enabling you to take advantage of opportunities all over the world.

Professional expertise and advice: our extensive experience in the international trade finance business gives us unique insight into the risks and rewards of international trade. This puts us in the perfect position to help you to take advantage of opportunities in markets world wide while containing risks.

Total trade solutions: Our broad international customer base means that we often represent parties at both ends of the transaction ?adding greater certainty and speed to the overall trading process. We also provide expert advice on your international buyer chain ?minimising inventory costs, maximising your number of buyers, reducing administration processes and controlling overall costs. Our in-depth knowledge and expertise in the markets in which we operate enable us to tailor comprehensive solutions to meet your specific needs.

Dedicated operational team: We have dedicated trade and payment systems in place giving you the confidence that your transaction will be professionally executed, even in currencies with which you are not familiar.

Consistent quality service: We have received a number of ISO 9002 accreditations around the world, evidence of our quality operational capability in the field of international trade.

We offer a wide a range of trade products and services, including:

Principle service to importers:

• Import Letters of Credit
• Acceptances
• Import Financing and Documentary Collections
• Back-to-back letters of credit facility

Principal Services to exporters:

• Export letters of credit
• Direct export bills for collection
• Bonds and Guarantees
• Pre and Post-shipment financing
• Back-to back Letters of Credit

Why should you use Standard Chartered’s Trade Finance Services?

• We have experience and knowledge of local business practices across many countries. This enables us to handle your transactions with confidence in areas where many other banks cannot.
• Our extensive network of branches makes it possible for us to process your transactions from start to finish, so you are assured of consistency and quality throughout.
• We are completely committed to professional service at all times, and have been rewarded with the coveted ISO 9002 quality award accreditation for our trade operations in Bahrain, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Sri Lanka.
• Our advanced network capabilities and technological innovations enable us to offer you consistent, comprehensive business solutions.