About Our Trade Finance Fund

We finance short-dated, self-liquidating trade flows backed by title to goods and predictable receivables. The goal is simple. Put capital to work against real inventory and documented payment obligations, keep duration short, and enforce controls so cash comes back on time.

Contents

• Mandate and investment objective
• What we finance
• How a transaction moves through the fund
• Collateral, security, and cash control
• Pricing, fees, and target profile
• Risk limits and monitoring
• Liquidity and investor terms
• Reporting and transparency
• Service providers and governance
• Eligibility and onboarding
• FAQ

Mandate and Investment Objective

The fund provides working capital to established corporates and traders against specific trade flows. We focus on short tenor, visible source and use of proceeds, and exits tied to contracted sales. Objective: produce steady cash yields with limited duration and controlled downside through collateral and covenants.

What We Finance

• Pre-shipment: purchase of raw materials with assignment of purchase orders and warehouse controls.
• In-transit: inventory on water with negotiable bills of lading consigned to our collateral agent.
• Post-shipment: receivables from rated or repeat off-takers, with notice and assignment.
• Standby instruments: select SBLC-backed deals where issuer and terms pass our credit tests.

How a Transaction Moves Through the Fund

1. Origination and screening. We review counterparty, product, route, and exit. Mandate is declined if any piece is unclear.
2. Underwriting. Financials, KYC/AML, sanctions, trade history, insurance, and legal checks. We size limits and set covenants.
3. Structuring. Facility agreement, security package, payment instructions, and reporting format agreed ahead of first draw.
4. Control of goods and docs. Title transfer or pledge, collateral manager appointment, and notice of assignment to buyers.
5. Funding. Drawdowns match cargo schedules and invoices. No blanket advances.
6. Monitoring. Vessel tracking, warehouse receipts, inspection reports, milestone calls, and variance alerts.
7. Repayment. Buyer pays into controlled accounts. We release title only when funds clear.
8. Audit and close. Reconcile cash, fees, and interest. File collateral releases. Update exposure dashboards.

Collateral, Security, and Cash Control

Pricing, Fees, and Target Profile

Pricing reflects tenor, counterparty strength, product liquidity, and jurisdictional risk. We charge an interest margin on drawn balances and a structuring fee on first use. No gimmicks, no teaser rates. We target steady cash yield over a short cycle. Capital preservation comes first.

Risk Limits and Monitoring

• Tenor capped, typically 30 to 180 days per transaction.
• Single counterparty exposure limits with hard stops.
• Commodity and route concentration caps.
• FX and price basis hedging where relevant.
• Independent collateral managers and periodic surprise checks.
• Daily position and cash dashboards with exception reporting.

Liquidity and Investor Terms

Liquidity is matched to underlying receivables. Redemptions run on monthly or quarterly dealing days with notice and gates where needed to protect investors. Distributions are paid from realized interest and fees after expenses. Side pockets can be used for workouts if a claim drags past expected tenor.

Reporting and Transparency

• Monthly exposure by counterparty, commodity, route, and tenor.
• Borrowing base snapshots and covenant compliance.
• Collections and arrears aging.
• Incident log with resolution steps.
• Annual financial statements with independent review where the wrapper requires.

Service Providers and Governance

• Independent fund administrator for NAV and investor services.
• Depositary or trustee as required by the wrapper.
• External legal counsel for trade docs and security filings.
• Collateral managers and surveyors where physical controls are needed.
• Compliance framework for KYC/AML and sanctions across all parties.

Eligibility and Onboarding

The fund is for professional investors. Subscriptions are subject to eligibility checks, anti-money-laundering procedures, and sanctions screening. Minimum commitments and lockups vary by class.

FAQ

What yields do you target?

We target stable cash yields that reflect short-dated risk and collateral strength. No promises. Returns depend on deployment, loss experience, and market spreads.

How do you handle a late payer?

We escalate immediately. Freeze further draws, enforce margin, step in on title, claim under insurance where applicable, and pursue the buyer under assigned receivables. Workouts are documented and reported to investors.

Do you take unsecured exposure?

No. Each position must have enforceable security or assigned receivables from creditworthy buyers, with documented control over proceeds.

Which sectors are in scope?

Physical commodities and finished goods with liquid markets and repeat buyers. We avoid opaque products, unverifiable stock, and counterparties that fail diligence.

This page is for professional readers and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any security. Offers are made only by definitive documents to eligible investors and are subject to legal, tax, and regulatory review in relevant jurisdictions.