Managing International Risk

Exporters can face significant risks when they undertake international trade, not least the fear of delay or non-payment. Whether you are a new or long-established exporter, HSBC Trade Services can help you to reduce risks, allowing you to focus on growing your export business.

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We offer a wide range of import services, delivered by our experienced trade and supply chain team, which will ensure that your business is handled efficiently and without delay. What's more, with the support of our global network behind you, you can rest assured that we have HSBC representatives available to assist you, at a large number of places in the world where you do business.

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Structured trade finance (STF) is a specialized lending business which captures and uses trade flows to finance the working capital and medium term capital expenditure requirements of customers. STF provides tailor-made financing solution based on a trade flow between well identified counterparties. Transactions may be repaid through the sale / export proceeds paid by acceptable off-taker(s). By utilising the borrower's performance risk and track record, structures are built to be self-liquidating transactions by relying on a higher credit-rated source of repayment.

HSBC employs a relationship driven strategy, drawing upon our unparalleled customer base of Commercial Banking and Global Business commodity producers, off-takers and end-users, the Group’s geographical footprint and its market leading trade and supply chain expertise.

With HSBC’s global reach manage your finances in different currencies and interest rates. Make foreign exchange and money transfers, when and how you want, on the HSBC’s secured platform. Transact online instantly 24/7, deal over the phone or choose from our multi?currency accounts and investments.

With treasury capabilities in over 60 countries, HSBC is better poised to provide knowledge and advice to help better understand the risks at hand.
Forwards and options allow you to proactively manage your risks, thereby minimizing the risk for both exporters and importers.

• Spot - Buy / Sell foreign currency at the prevailing rate in the market
• Forward - Fix the rate today to buy / sell currency at a future date
• Options - Right to buy / sell foreign currency at a future date at a price fixed today
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