Collateral Management in Trade Finance

Collateral Management in Trade Finance

Collateral Management in Trade Finance

Collateral managers are central to making commodity and trade finance bankable. Financely executes mandates to appoint vetted collateral managers, draft enforceable warehouse receipt structures, and integrate inspections, custody, and reporting into lending facilities. We work with global inspection firms, local custodians, and specialist controllers to provide lenders with full visibility and enforceable security — whether for metals, agri, energy, or fertilizer trades.

“Their collateral manager appointment and control agreements gave our bank full comfort to release a $200m inventory line. Zero disputes, full transparency.”

★★★★★
— Head of Structured Finance, Global Bank

Service Snapshot

Facility range $25 million – $500 million
Retainer $45,000 – $75,000 (non-refundable)
Success fee 1.25–2.0% of committed or funded amount
Timeline 30–120 days from intake, NDA, and data room
Controls Warehouse receipts, inspection reliance, collateral manager reports, custody and insurance agreements, CP checklist

Our Scope of Execution

  • Appointment of global and local collateral managers
  • Design of enforceable WR and control agreements
  • Integration of inspection firms (SGS, Cotecna, Intertek)
  • Inventory and collateral monitoring protocols
  • Reporting and audit cadence acceptable to lenders

Common Issues vs Our Execution

Roadblocks
  • Unreliable WRs or fraudulent documents
  • Lenders unable to enforce local custody contracts
  • Inadequate inspection standards and reporting
  • Breakdown of trust between lenders and borrowers
Our execution
  • Use of vetted global collateral managers
  • Local legal counsel to validate custody enforceability
  • Surveyors appointed with lender reliance wording
  • Transparent reporting to all parties

Execution Process

1) Intake
Review storage facilities, commodities, legal framework. NDA and KYC opened.
2) Structuring
Draft WR structure, appoint managers and inspectors, design reporting cadence.
3) Syndication
Engage lenders and insurers with agreed control package. Issue draft term sheet.
4) Closing
Docs executed, WRs live, collateral manager reporting starts, facility funded.

Request Your Term Sheet

Share commodity, storage locations, collateral details, and intended facility size. We will return a draft term sheet with enforceable WR structure, CPs, and lender-ready controls.

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Financely is a placement and advisory firm. We act on paid mandates only. All engagements require AML/KYC and sanctions screening. Any securities-related activities, where applicable, are conducted through a licensed chaperone, Member FINRA/SIPC. We do not trade or store commodities; we arrange finance against verifiable goods, enforceable WRs, and control agreements. This page is informational and not an offer or solicitation.

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Submit Your Deal & Receive a Proposal Within 1-3 Working Days

Submit your deal using our secure intake form, and receive a quote within 1-3 business days. Existing clients can connect with their relationship manager through our secure web portal.


All submissions are promptly reviewed, and all communications are conducted through the intake form or the client portal for a seamless and secure process.

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Thank you for considering working with us. A nominal fee of US$500 is required upon completion of each form. This fee covers the time and effort we invest in reviewing your submission and crafting a thorough proposal. We receive numerous inquiries and prioritize those that carry this fee, ensuring serious applicants receive prompt attention.

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Financely assists banks facing Basel III pressures by distributing trade finance deals and providing collateral for letters of credit. We reduce capital burdens while preserving client relationships and fostering service expansion. Submit your request to optimize your trade finance offerings.

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Once we receive your submission, our team will review your information to determine feasibility. If eligible, you will receive a proposal or term sheet within 1–3 business days. Visit our FAQ and Procedure pages for more information.

Disclaimer: Financely provides financing based on due diligence and feasibility. Approval is not guaranteed, and past performance does not predict future outcomes. All terms are subject to review. Financely primarily assists with structuring and distribution. Qualified parties carry out the project if the client approves the proposal.

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