Introduction to Trade Risk Distribution
Learning Objectives
By the end of this letter of credit course you will be able to:
Explain why risk distribution is gaining more importance.
List the tools and techniques available for trade finance risk distribution
List the major benefits and challenges that each distribution form presents.
Explain how regulatory and legal compliance impact the distribution function.
Describe some of the historic structured transactions used in trade risk distribution.
Describe how the application of risk distribution techniques has changed.
List key factors that impact upon the effectiveness of distribution.
Describe how the markets for different forms of distribution compare.
Analyse where market gaps are presenting risk distribution opportunities.
Describe various operational risks that may arise.
Course curriculum
Lessons
In this lesson, we will cover the drivers behind the redistribution of trade risks by originating institutions.
This lesson will introduce the risk distribution products that present proven and successful concepts, and which include participations, endorsements, credit insurance and capital markets transactions in the form of collateralised loan obligations.
In this lesson, we will take a look at what makes the different forms of trade risk distribution different, and why some markets and situations call for specific solutions over others.
In this lesson, we will explain the importance of aligning internal metrics and how trade risk distribution impacts reputations and relationships.
This section will test your knowledge on what you have learned so far and aims to equip you with the skills and context you will need in the field. Please note this is not an exam.
FAQs
Answers to your most commonly asked questions.
This course forms part of the curriculum for the Global Trade Certificate (GTC) but can also be purchased on its own.
If you just complete this course then you will earn a Letter of Completion once you finish (please note there is no exam for this individual course).
However, this course can also be put towards achieving the GTC qualification. More details can be found here.
If you complete the GTC then you will earn a Certificate of Achievement, signed by the ICC Secretary General, once you pass the final exam.
A strong interest in trade and trade finance is recommended and all candidates need to be able to read and write in English.
Your purchase includes 12 months to access all the lessons. You can access the lessons as many times as you like within the 12-month access period.
This course is accredited by the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF), The Bankers Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT) and the Global Trade Professionals Alliance (GTPA).
Due to the immediate availability of our course content upon registration, ICC Academy has a strict no-refund policy for our courses and certifications. For more details, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
This online course will take approximately 3-4 hours to complete depending on your level of experience.
Candidates will have 12 months to complete the lessons.
- One-year access to the online course and all 5 lessons
- 14 assessment questions – we’ll show you how to apply what you learn to real-world scenarios. Please note there is not an exam.
- Eight animated explainer videos
- A printable glossary containing all the key terms for you to refer to throughout the course
- Dedicated, full-time IT support
- Certificate of completion
Yes, all our courses are taken online. This means they are accessible at any time, from anywhere in the world. Learn when and where you want.
This course has been designed for 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.
