Frequently Asked Questions

CT Trade Finance Company Limited is a global financial management company registered in the United Kingdom.

We are direct and efficient providers of Trade Finance services, Letter of Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC) from AAA top rated banks to our international customers. We are also well vested and experienced in issuing and monetizing bank collateral instruments.

If you are a potential Investor or principal looking to raise capital, we will be happy to answer any questions that you have about this opportunity and to provide you with details regarding these services; contact us via support email.

No, CT Trade Finance Company does not require any Financial Collateral.

But before issuance of the financial instrument, CT Trade Finance will obtain an undertaking from client’s company or agree to pay certain percentage after receipt of SWIFT MT799/MT760; Client also agrees that in the event of breach/default, or any claim that may arise under the issued financial instrument, client’s company will cover the entire amount of the claim.

We provide our Trade Finance Services in terms of Letter of Credit, Standby Letter of Credit, Bank Guarantee, Performance Bond – Performance Guarantee, Tender Bid – Tender Bond, Advance Payment Guarantee and Bank Comfort Letter.

Yes, non-authorized HICL brokers do receive a standard referral fee of 0.75-1% on close of operation; Authorised brokers/consultants of HICL get paid much more for referrals, introductions, etc.

To register for our broker services, please contact our support email or contact page to submit and inquiry.

Yes, the financial instrument is renewable and can be renewed before 15 DAYS of its expiry subject that the client pays its extension fee charges.

Upon receipt of the required documents and issuance fee charges in our bank account; CT Trade Finance Investment Company will conclude the transaction in 2-5 Banking Day.

Commitment fees which is the registration fee to assign and setup the collateral in favour of client, are normally requested from prior to issuance

The Commitment or Lease fee charges of the financial instrument can either be transferred in our bank account or paid to HICL nominated escrow service agent

The minimum transaction value that CT Trade Finance deals with is USD/EUR 2 million;

The minimum transaction value is USD/EUR 2 billion. Contact our support team if you require more; note Clients must be risk assessed for compliance, due diligence before we authorize any bank operation.

Yes, CT Trade Finance Company can provide a TRANSFERABLE financial instrument upon client’s request.

We have been offering trade finance services since 1959, and have in depth knowledge and experience in corporate finance.

Fact is we provide more than just financing, CT Trade Finance brings insight, knowledge and expertise to every funding/guarantees issuance. And as such, businesses that finance with CT Trade Finance benefit from the global know-how and expertise of HICL.