This service is for lenders, funds, traders, and corporates that need a clear, independent view on a trade finance counterparty. The work is focused on one named entity at a time and produces a written due diligence report that can be used in credit committees, investment memos, and internal risk files.
The report covers ownership, financial strength, sanctions and compliance checks, legal exposure, trading behaviour, and key fraud and performance risks specific to trade and commodity flows. It is a desk-based, document-driven review that draws on public records, commercial databases, and information provided by the client.
Full trade finance counterparty due diligence report at a fixed fee of USD 5,000
per entity.
Includes KYC/KYB review, sanctions and AML screening, litigation and media checks, financial analysis, trade risk review, and a written opinion on risk level and red flags.
Payment by bank transfer only via Financely bank details.
When To Order A Trade Finance Due Diligence Report
Typical Situations
Assessing a new borrower, trader, supplier, or off-taker before approving a trade finance facility.
Revisiting an existing counterparty after a large increase in limits or changes in ownership or management.
Reviewing counterparties in emerging or frontier markets with limited on-file information at your bank.
Checking counterparties in trade flows with fraud history, such as metals, oil products, or agri commodities.
Supporting internal credit files and investment committees with a structured third-party risk view.
Counterparties In Scope
Private and public companies involved in trading, processing, logistics, or industrial offtake.
SPVs used for specific trade finance or borrowing base structures.
Warehouse operators, collateral managers, and key third-party service providers in the trade chain.
Corporate guarantors and parent entities providing support to a borrower.
Groups active across multiple jurisdictions where ownership and control need to be clarified.
What The Trade Finance Due Diligence Report Includes
The report is a structured document, usually 10–20 pages depending on complexity. It is written in clear language and geared to credit and risk teams that deal with trade and structured commodity finance.
Executive summary:
short overview of the counterparty, key strengths, key concerns, and an overall risk conclusion.
Corporate profile:
legal details, registration data, history, group structure, and main operating locations.
Ownership and control:
shareholder and beneficial owner mapping where records and data providers permit, including links to other entities.
Management and governance:
key directors and officers, background, and any available track record in relevant sectors.
Sanctions, PEP, and watchlists:
screening across standard databases for the entity and, where possible, key individuals.
Litigation and negative media:
checks for court cases, enforcement actions, insolvency procedures, fraud allegations, and adverse news.
Financial analysis:
review of available financial statements and filings, including leverage, liquidity, margins, and going concern signals.
Banking and trade references:
where provided or verifiable, summary of banking relationships and any external ratings or references.
Business and trade profile:
overview of main products, trade routes, counterparties, and exposure to price and country risk.
Trade finance risk review:
commentary on points relevant to LCs, SBLCs, borrowing base facilities, inventory finance, and receivables funding.
Fraud and misconduct indicators:
review of red flags such as circular trade patterns, unrealistic margins, repeated disputes, or related-party opacity.
Conclusion and risk view:
written risk opinion with a clear view on concerns, mitigants, and aspects that require closer monitoring.
The report is delivered in PDF format and can be referenced in your own internal documentation. It does not replace your internal credit decisions or legal review.
Process, Pricing, And Deliverables
The service is priced at a single fixed level per counterparty to avoid drawn-out negotiation over scope. The counterparty name and basic parameters are agreed first, and then the work proceeds as a focused file.
Service fee:
fixed price of USD 5,000
per counterparty due diligence report.
Scope:
one legal entity per report; related entities and group structures are covered in the context of that entity.
Data sources:
company registries, credit bureaus, sanctions and PEP databases, court and insolvency records where available, and information that you provide.
Input from client:
counterparty name and jurisdiction, purpose of the relationship, approximate facility size, and any specific concerns you want addressed.
Output:
PDF report delivered electronically, with one clarification round on factual points where you or the counterparty can supply better data.
Payment method:
100 percent payable in advance by bank transfer via the Financely bank details
page.
Refunds:
fees are not refundable once work has started, even if you or the counterparty withdraws from the transaction.
Timeline:
standard reports are usually produced within a short period after receiving payment and full counterparty details, subject to data availability.
Order A Trade Finance Due Diligence Report
If you have a specific borrower, trader, supplier, or off-taker that needs a structured risk review, you can order a full trade finance due diligence report on a fixed fee basis. Pay by bank transfer, share the counterparty details, and receive a document that can go straight into your credit file.
Do you guarantee that a counterparty is safe if the report is positive›
No. The report is a risk review based on data available at the time. It highlights strengths and red flags but cannot eliminate fraud or default risk. You remain responsible for your own credit decisions, legal documentation, collateral, and monitoring.
Can you cover multiple entities in one report for the same group›
Each report is priced for one primary legal entity. Group structure and related parties are reviewed in that context. If you need full due diligence on several separate entities, each is charged as a separate report, with possible adjustments for shared work where appropriate.
Do you speak directly to the counterparty as part of the due diligence process›
The core service is desk-based. In some cases, clarifications or document requests may be routed through you to the counterparty. Direct management interviews or site visits are not included in the standard USD 5,000 fee and would require separate scope and pricing if needed.
Can this report replace the bank’s own KYC and AML procedures›
No. Banks, funds, and regulated firms must follow their own KYC, AML, and sanctions procedures. The report supports those processes and gives additional context, but it does not replace internal compliance responsibilities or regulatory obligations.
What happens if the counterparty is in a jurisdiction with limited public data›
In lower-transparency jurisdictions, the report will be clear about data gaps and limitations. Where public records are thin, more weight is placed on available filings, media checks, sanctions data, and the information you or the counterparty provide. The report will flag where risk is higher because verification is weaker.
Disclaimer: This page describes a paid trade finance due diligence report service. It is not legal, tax, or investment advice and not a guarantee of performance, creditworthiness, or absence of fraud. Conclusions are based on information obtained from third-party sources and from the client at the time of review. Clients must carry out their own credit, legal, and compliance checks and remain responsible for all lending and trading decisions. Financely operates as a structuring and risk review platform through regulated partners and does not act as a bank, broker dealer, or fund manager.
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