Structured trade & commodity finance
Discuss structures linked to genuine goods, purchase and sales contracts, shipment cycles and receivables, with attention to payment flows and counterparty obligations.
Explore financing structures built around underlying assets, contractual cash flows and the commercial needs of your business.

For transactions with several counterparties, different funding needs or longer commercial cycles, a clear structure can bring the discussion into focus. ECB welcomes enquiries on trade, asset and project-related financing opportunities.
The relevant group team considers the underlying activity, proposed repayment sources, ownership, security, risks and documentation before discussing potential financing or advisory arrangements.
Enquiry areas are assessed individually. The appropriate service and contracting entity depend on the proposed transaction and jurisdiction.
Discuss structures linked to genuine goods, purchase and sales contracts, shipment cycles and receivables, with attention to payment flows and counterparty obligations.
Explore financing discussions supported by identifiable business assets or eligible receivables, subject to ownership verification, valuation, security and collection arrangements.
Bring forward project proposals with clear commercial arrangements, forecasts and counterparties, including PPP and BOT opportunities for review by the relevant team.
Discuss possible debt, equity or mezzanine components and the potential role of guarantees or insurance. Each component requires separate assessment and agreed terms.
Share the commercial purpose, counterparties, financing amount, currency and timetable.
Review cash flows, risks, proposed security, documentation and possible financing components.
Identify due diligence, approvals, counterparties and terms needed before any engagement can proceed.
Provide an initial summary of your business and transaction. The relevant team will confirm the detailed information and secure submission channel required for assessment.
Review AML / KYC proceduresPrepare a brief enquiry for your established ECB contact. Keep sensitive financial records and identity documents out of the public enquiry form.