Trade finance is complex: multiple jurisdictions, bank appetite cycles, and tight compliance requirements. To close deals and keep liquidity flowing, companies rely on specialist consultants who structure, negotiate, and execute facilities. Below we rank the Top 10 Global Trade Finance Consulting Firms, based on execution capability, global reach, and client outcomes.
Financely Group sits at the top spot for a reason. With a focus on structured trade and commodity finance, they are trusted by mid-market corporates and institutional clients who need real execution, not promises. Their services cover letters of credit (LCs, UPAS, SBLCs), borrowing base facilities, receivables securitization, metals repo transactions, and commodity bridge loans.
Financely is known for its sharp underwriting process, transparent fee structure, and refusal to entertain fraudulent paper. Clients get clean files, named banks, and closing calendars aligned with shipment schedules. For trade finance consulting that actually leads to disbursement, Financely is unmatched.
TFG provides education, matchmaking, and consulting services in trade finance. Known for their content platform and guides, they help SMEs and corporates understand financing options and connect with financiers.
TXF combines advisory with events and data services, serving corporates and banks in export finance, commodities, and trade risk distribution. They’re a strong choice for larger exporters navigating ECA-backed facilities.
Backed by the International Chamber of Commerce, ICC Consulting focuses on policy, training, and technical advisory for banks and corporates seeking to stay compliant with international rules such as UCP600 and URDG.
As part of the Bankers Association for Finance and Trade, BAFT offers consulting for banks and corporates, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, risk management, and trade digitization initiatives.
PwC’s global consulting arm provides structured trade finance and working capital optimization for large corporates. Their strength lies in integration with tax and audit, making them ideal for multinational clients.
EY delivers consulting services across treasury and trade finance, often helping clients digitize processes and negotiate with banks for better terms on supply chain finance and receivables funding.
KPMG specializes in commodities, treasury, and financing structures, advising energy, metals, and agricultural clients. Their expertise spans structured trade finance and commodity hedging advisory.
Deloitte’s trade finance team offers end-to-end advisory for corporates, focusing on digital trade platforms, blockchain initiatives, and global compliance. They’re best suited to large-scale corporate treasury transformations.
The ICC Academy provides certifications and training in trade finance. Their partner consultants help companies adopt ICC rules, train staff, and align documentation to international best practices.
Financely Group is ranked first among global trade finance consulting firms. If you need debt raised, guarantees arranged, or trade structures that actually close, we can help.
Start Your ConsultationThis ranking is based on independent research, market perception, and service scope. It does not represent an official certification. All consulting services are subject to contract, KYC/AML clearance, and regulatory limitations.
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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.
Financely advises growth-focused businesses on accessing capital by introducing their opportunities to professional investors. Financely is not a securities broker or dealer. Where appropriate, engagements are coordinated with regulated broker-dealers, investment banks, legal counsel, and other specialists.
Financely does not solicit, offer, or accept orders to buy or sell securities and makes no assurance regarding capital-raising outcomes.
Services are strictly business-to-business. Financely does not provide personal finance, consumer credit, or retail advisory services.
Advisory services are reserved for post-revenue companies that recognize the time and resources required for professional underwriting.
All mandates start with an RFQ. We review submissions, issue a brief Go/No-Go memo, and where bankable, release a Term Sheet that leads to funding. We arrange capital across Senior Secured, Unitranche, Second Lien/Mezzanine, Preferred Equity, and Gap Solutions. We do not process deals by email or chat.
Letters of Credit, Standby LCs, Confirmations, Receivables Finance, and Inventory Lines with control.
Funding arranged for trade flows with instruments sized to your cycle and aligned to delivery and settlement.
Move forward to secure working capital and keep goods moving. Submit the RFQ to start underwriting for funding.
Limited or non-recourse structures for energy and infrastructure with lender-ready materials.
Funding solutions aligned to project cash flows with credible covenants and conditions to reach notice to proceed.
Advance the file to termable status. Submit the RFQ so we can underwrite and secure funding.
Debt and Preferred solutions anchored on cash flow, Quality of Earnings, and clear closing mechanics.
Funding across senior, unitranche, and preferred to match stable cash flows and acquisition timelines.
Get financed on workable terms for closing. Submit the RFQ to start underwriting.
Acquisition, development, bridge, and refinance with lender-ready packs and third-party reports managed.
Funding calibrated to DSCR, leverage, and tenancy with terms designed to close.
Move to a financeable package. Submit the RFQ to initiate underwriting for funding.
KYC and Source of Funds required. Engagements are best-efforts and subject to underwriting. Preference for operating companies with meaningful revenue. See our FAQ and Procedure.
Financely Inc. (“Financely”) provides corporate-finance advice and is wholly owned by Aurora Bay Trust, a trust formed under Bahamian law, together with its authorized affiliates. Depending on deal structure, jurisdiction, and local rules, engagements may be carried out through Financely Group LLC, a non-deposit-taking, non-banking financial company; Ashford Capital Advisory LLC; or another related entity.
Financely and its affiliates are not registered as securities broker-dealers and do not execute securities transactions or hold client funds or securities. When a mandate involves the purchase or sale of securities and a registered intermediary is required, any orders are introduced to and executed by one or more independent U.S. broker-dealers registered with the SEC and FINRA. Those broker-dealers are solely responsible for trade execution, custody, and related regulatory obligations. Nothing in this material constitutes an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to buy or sell any security or to engage in any specific transaction. Before engaging Financely Group LLC, Ashford Capital Advisory LLC, or any affiliate, you are responsible for confirming that such engagement complies with your own legal, regulatory, tax, and other requirements. In the United States, certain advisory activities may be conducted in reliance on exemptions available under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, including the “foreign private adviser” exemption where applicable. Our services and regulatory status may vary by jurisdiction and by transaction type.
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