Commodity Trade Finance
Uniquely Positioned to Offer Commodity Trade Finance
Arab Bank Switzerland (ABS) is uniquely positioned to provide a full suite of Commodity Trade Finance services with 15 years of experience across European and Middle Eastern finance and in-depth knowledge of the commodities sectors.
If you actively trade in Energy, Metal, or Soft Commodities, ABS can offer tailor-made finance structures and solutions. As a secure partner in Europe and MENA, we can use our regional expertise to connect you to local markets and help fast-track your business growth.
CTF Products
Since its introduction in 2009, our Commodity Trade Finance desks have developed a full range of documentary instruments, such as confirmation of letters of credit, bank guarantees, standby letters of credit and, risk distribution.
Geographically diverse CTF businesses can take advantage of our industry-leading forex platform to hedge their currency exposure.
We can structure and execute complex trade transactions for commercial clients looking to establish or expand their presence in the Arab world and help unlock the region’s enormous potential.
CTF Innovation
ABS has combined 15 years experience in Commodity Trade Finance with 10 years of blockchain expertise to create the Electronic Bill of Lading (eFBL). Online, secure and transferrable documentation, combined with automated payments, will help close the $1.5trn estimated trade gap and bring CTF into the web3 age.
An eFBL proof of concept has already been finalised with the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) on two major shipping softwares and trialled by two leading coffee grain traders.
Our CTF Credentials
Considered by our clients as the MENA champion for Commodity Trade Finance, our experienced teams will accompany your company on the way to success.
Our enhanced risk mitigation framework responds to the fluid global geo-political environment, supporting an increasingly diverse geographical client base across the Middle East and North Africa, Europe and South America.
Find out how Arab Bank Switzerland can fast-track the growth of your commodities activity.
Treasury & Capital Markets
Access the bank’s expertise for your trading and hedging needs.
