Financing

Trade Finance Solutions

Commodity trading is capital-intensive by nature. Payment terms between buyers and sellers rarely align — producers demand advance payment while buyers prefer to pay after delivery and inspection. Synsol bridges this gap with pragmatic financing structures that make transactions work for all parties.

Our approach to trade finance is practical, not theoretical. We assess each transaction individually, considering the counterparties involved, the commodity, delivery terms, and risk profile. The goal is always the same: create a payment structure that enables the trade while protecting all parties appropriately.

Letters of Credit

For cross-border transactions, Letters of Credit (LC) remain the gold standard for payment security. We structure and administer documentary LCs through our banking relationships, ensuring that payment terms, document requirements, and shipping deadlines are aligned from the start. We also work with Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC) for ongoing supply arrangements where a revolving security instrument makes more sense.

Flexible Payment Structures

Not every trade requires a formal LC. For established relationships and lower-risk corridors, we offer prepayment facilities, partial advance arrangements, and deferred payment terms tied to delivery milestones. Our multi-currency capabilities allow settlement in USD, EUR, or CHF — whichever works best for the transaction.

Risk Management

Every financing decision starts with a thorough credit assessment. We evaluate counterparty risk, country risk, and commodity price exposure before committing capital. This disciplined approach has allowed us to maintain a strong credit record through multiple market cycles over the past quarter century.