In 2014, the value of internationally traded goods and services reached 23.5USD Trillion – most of these represent significant investments for their buyers and often need to be financed with long-term credits. Additionally, buyers established in developing and less-developed countries (which represent 40% of the total imports) are frequently faced with significantly more difficulties to finance these transactions than in developed countries.
This is where export credits with official export credit agencies (ECAs) play a key role. Export credits contribute to the financing of new projects valued at 150USD Billion per year and a deeper understanding of these products is essential for anyone involved in international sales and/or their financing.
| Number of teaching lessons : 6 Modules | Duration : 5 hours |
| Level : 2 | Language: English |
| Credit category : 5 | |
General practitioners working in banks, corporates, or financial institutions in functions such as relationship management, credit and compliance, but with an interest in trade finance.
This eLearning course is part of the Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) certificate and includes a self-assessment tool to help you prepare for the final examination of the CTFP.
However, please note you will only be able to take the final exam and receive the certificate, if you purchase the full Certified Trade Finance Professional course. You will not be able to take the exam if you make multiple, separate purchases of individual courses that together make up the CTFP.
The pass grade for the CTFP exam is set at 70%.
Module 1 Financial tools used in an Export Contract
Module 2 The roles of Export Finance, commercial loans and Multilateral Finance
Module 3 Export Finance – The life of an Export Credit
Module 4 Associated risks & Pro’s and Con’s for Exporters, Importers and Lenders & Trends
Module 5 Commercial Loans and Multilateral Finance
Module 6 Case Study
Henri d’Ambrières joined Credit Lyonnais in 1984. Based in Paris or Madrid (5 years), he held several positions in Project & Export Finance (8 years) or in Corporate Finance (3 years). Back in Paris in 1995, he spent two years in Human Resources before joining again Project Finance as Deputy Head of Natural Resources. He was appointed Global Head of Export and Multilateral Finance in 2002 at Crédit Lyonnais.
He was Global Head of Export Finance of Calyon then Credit Agricole CIB from 2004 to 2012. He also managed the commercial activities in Trade Finance from 2008 to 2012.