Trade & Commodity Finance Investment Banking
FG Capital Advisors arranges pre-export loans, borrowing-base revolvers and US private placements, delivering timely capital to middle-market companies and funds.
FG Capital Advisors is an independent investment-banking firm serving the global middle market. We deliver disciplined trade-finance, commodity and asset-based funding solutions—segments where large banks often step back. Our senior team combines decades of cross-border expertise with a boutique service model, helping clients improve liquidity, manage risk and support long-term growth.
Who We Serve
Corporate Exporters
Industrial producers requiring pre-shipment or in-transit funding to meet production schedules and delivery obligations.
Commodity Merchants
Supply-chain specialists that depend on revolving credit aligned with inventory turnover and market volatility.
Investors & Credit Funds
Portfolio managers seeking short-duration, senior-secured exposure with balanced risk distribution and attractive returns.
Our Process
Engagement & Diagnostic
Thorough assessment of trading patterns, contractual cash flows and collateral strength to define funding objectives.
Credit Architecture
Design of bespoke facilities with advance rates, covenant packages, hedging tools and insurance enhancements that protect all parties.
Execution & Settlement
Placement with our global lender network, precise documentation and coordination of drawdown logistics to deliver capital on schedule.
Trade & Commodity Finance Solutions
Pre-Export Finance
- Advances backed by offtake contracts with established buyers
- Political-risk and credit-risk insurance support
- Self-liquidating tenors up to 24 months
Borrowing-Base Revolvers
- Eligibility across inventory, receivables and repo collateral
- Variable availability linked to third-party valuations
- Monthly redetermination for discipline and flexibility
Receivable Discounting
- Single-invoice or programme-wide facilities
- True-sale or participation structures for balance-sheet relief
- Non-recourse options for qualified obligors
Supply-Chain Payables
- Extends payment terms while safeguarding supplier liquidity
- Platform-enabled visibility across multi-tier networks
- Strengthens working-capital ratios without straining relationships
Digital Receivable Tokenisation
- Blockchain registration with smart-contract settlement
- Fractional securities broaden investor reach and depth
- Real-time tracking elevates auditability and transparency
US Private Placements
- Rule 144A and Regulation D issuances to institutional buyers
- Fixed or floating-rate tranches up to ten-year maturities
- Long-term capital without public-market disclosure requirements
Why Partner with FG Capital Advisors
Seasoned Leadership
Engagements led by senior professionals averaging 20 years in structured trade, commodity finance and capital markets.
Integrated Structuring
Full-scope credit, legal, tax and risk knowledge delivers transactions that stand up to lender and auditor scrutiny.
Market Distribution
Broad network of banks, funds and insurers supports competitive pricing, timely syndication and scalable capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ranges of size and tenor do you arrange for trade-finance facilities?
We arrange commitments from USD 10 million to USD 250 million, calibrated to collateral quality, turnover and tenor. Maturities begin at 90 days for receivable programmes and extend to 36 months for export-linked amortising loans. Larger volumes can be achieved through club syndications or capital-markets placements.
Which collateral types are acceptable for asset-based and commodity finance?
We accept warehouse receipts, in-transit inventory, confirmed receivables, commodity repo positions and selected equipment. Collateral packages can be strengthened with trade-credit insurance, performance guarantees or export-credit agency cover, enhancing advance rates and lender security.
What is the typical timeline from mandate to first funding?
When documentation and valuations are readily available, funding can occur within 30 calendar days of mandate. Multi-jurisdiction transactions that require local-law opinions, additional KYC or third-party reports may extend the schedule to 45-60 days.
Can you arrange facilities in markets with higher sovereign-risk profiles?
Yes. Our team has completed mandates across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. We deploy broad risk-mitigation measures—including political-risk insurance, diversified offtakers, local security packages and currency hedging—to deliver bankable structures in challenging jurisdictions.
How are your services priced?
We earn arrangement and structuring fees at financial close, with agency or monitoring fees when ongoing administration is required. Retainers are requested only when significant preparatory analysis is needed before approaching the lending market.
