HSBC Trade Academy

Optimise international trade through expert insights for successful global expansion.

Making international trade more efficient

The international trade landscape is growing, while better technology makes the world a much smaller place. As businesses look to grow their market share, by expanding into new markets and becoming more international, a strategic approach is required, to help businesses trade safely, smartly and successfully.

HSBC’s Trade Academy aims to share the insight and knowledge of our trade experts, to help your business trade effectively abroad.

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Guarantees and Standby Documentary Credits

This session will focus on Guarantees and Standby Documentary Credits, which are essential tools for securing international transactions. We will cover the key aspects, share case studies, and the benefits these trade solutions offer in mitigating risks in international trade.

Traditional Trade - Imports and Exports

In these sessions, we explore different methods of payments such as Import Documentary Credits, including Transferable, Irrevocable, Back to back DCs. Additionally, we will discuss Export Documentary Credits and look at the various types of trade finance available under UCP600.

Incoterms 2020

This session will focus on Incoterms, the set of rules that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade. We will look at how Incoterms are incorporated into contracts for sale of goods, and how they have become part of the daily language of trade. Understanding these terms is essential for ensuring smooth and compliant trade operations.

International trade guides

Import finance

Export finance

Guarantees and Standby Documentary Credits

Products and solutions

HSBCnet Internet trade services

Manage global trade transactions online in real time, anywhere, anytime.

Supply Chain Finance

Increasing the efficiency of transactions and payment terms to reduce the cost of funding for you and your supplier.

HSBC TradePay

A simplified, digital trade finance solution that empowers you to draw your loan and make just-in-time payments to suppliers immediately.

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