Notice. This page is informational and general in nature. Any mandate remains subject to KYC and AML review, sanctions checks, legal documentation, collateral controls, third-party underwriting, and final credit approval.
Trade Finance Advisory in Africa
African trade deals do not fail because demand is weak. They fail when structure, documents, and funding do not move in sync.
FG Capital Advisors runs full-scope trade finance advisory in Africa across commodity and commercial trade flows. We handle structuring, underwriting support, lender introductions, and execution support from first review to closing.
Request A QuoteFull Scope Of Services
We operate one mandate that covers the entire trade finance workstream, not isolated tasks.
| Service Line | What We Do | Where It Is Used | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deal Triage And Feasibility | Review transaction logic, counterparty profile, timeline, and funding gap. | New trades, rollover trades, and first-time bank submissions. | Go or no-go view with clear next steps. |
| Transaction Structuring | Build funding architecture across pre-shipment, in-transit, and post-delivery stages. | Metals, energy, agriculture, and multi-product trade books. | Structure memo and capital stack map. |
| Letter Of Credit And SBLC Advisory | Support LC, back-to-back LC, and standby structures with documentary discipline. | Import finance, export finance, and intermediary trade chains. | Bank-ready instrument framework. |
| Margin Gap Planning | Assess collateral shortfalls and design a path for margin coverage where feasible. | Files where issuing banks request margin above available liquidity. | Margin plan tied to underwriting conditions. |
| Borrowing Base And Inventory Finance | Structure revolving lines against eligible inventory and receivables. | Physical commodity flows with repeat turnover cycles. | Eligibility matrix and control framework. |
| Warehouse Receipt Finance | Build collateral logic around storage, title, insurance, and inspection controls. | Stored commodity positions awaiting sale or shipment. | Collateral control pack and lender-facing summary. |
| Receivables Finance, Factoring, Forfaiting | Arrange post-shipment liquidity against eligible buyer receivables. | Long payment term contracts and working capital strain. | Receivables funding structure and assignment path. |
| Pre-Export And Export Finance | Support funding for procurement, processing, and logistics before collection. | Export-led trade with defined offtake and shipping plans. | Pre-export financing package. |
| Supply Chain Finance Programme Design | Build repeatable buyer-supplier funding programmes with process controls. | Corporates and distributors running recurring purchase cycles. | Programme blueprint and onboarding map. |
| Lender And Bank Introductions | Run targeted introductions to banks and private credit providers matched to the file. | Credit placement across trade and commodity mandates. | Indicative terms, counter-terms, or written declines. |
| Underwriting Package Build | Prepare committee-ready memo, financial pack, legal map, and data room checklist. | Files requiring formal credit review. | Submission-grade documentation set. |
| Execution And Closing Support | Coordinate responses with counsel, counterparties, and credit teams through closing. | Approved mandates moving to definitive documents. | Closing checklist and funding sequence. |
Coverage Across Africa Trade Corridors
| Corridor | Typical Trade Profile | Common Finance Need | Typical Structure |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Africa | Energy products, agri commodities, metals, and consumer imports. | Import LC support and post-shipment liquidity. | Import LC plus receivables finance. |
| East Africa | Soft commodities, fertilizers, fuels, and industrial goods. | Working capital between shipment and buyer payment. | Pre-export plus receivables structure. |
| Southern Africa | Mining-linked trade, agricultural exports, and regional distribution. | Inventory-backed revolving support. | Borrowing base against inventory and receivables. |
| Central Africa | Resource-linked exports and cross-border commodity logistics. | Title-chain and collateral control for physical flows. | Structured commodity finance with warehouse controls. |
| North Africa | Refined products, agri imports, and industrial procurement chains. | Bankable instrument setup and programme repeatability. | LC framework with supply chain finance programme. |
Clear Process From Intake To Funding
| Step | Action | Output |
|---|---|---|
| 1) Intake And Mandate Scope | Review transaction documents, counterparties, and funding objective. | Mandate plan with timeline and workstreams. |
| 2) Risk And Structure Review | Map commercial terms, documentary requirements, and collateral logic. | Risk map and structure options. |
| 3) Underwriting File Build | Assemble financial, legal, and compliance package for lender review. | Committee-ready submission pack. |
| 4) Targeted Lender Introductions | Introduce to matched banks and credit providers. | Live feedback and credit discussion. |
| 5) Term Negotiation | Compare economics, controls, and documentation terms. | Negotiated path to approval. |
| 6) Compliance Completion | Manage KYC, AML, sanctions, and source-of-funds checks. | Compliance-cleared transaction path. |
| 7) Documentation And Closing | Coordinate definitive documents with legal counsel and counterparties. | Funding-ready closing sequence. |
| 8) Post-Close Operating Support | Support reporting rhythm, covenant tracking, and renewal preparation. | Stable execution for repeat cycles. |
What Strengthens A File Before Lender Review
- Clear contract chain with payment terms that match documentary finance rules.
- Realistic timeline tied to shipment windows and credit review steps.
- Clean ownership records, corporate documents, and beneficial owner data.
- Reliable operating and financial records for at least the last 12 months.
- Evidence of logistics controls, insurance, and title path.
- Defined repayment logic with fallback options.
Why Counterparties Trust This Advisory Model
- Work is transaction-led and document-first, built for credit committee review.
- Service covers the full chain from structure design to closing support.
- Standards-based approach using accepted documentary and guarantee frameworks.
- Clear written outputs at each phase, with explicit constraints and next actions.
- Compliance-focused handling across KYC, AML, sanctions, and legal documentation.
- Best-efforts advisory with transparent scope and no promise of automatic approval.
If you need full-scope trade finance advisory in Africa, submit your file. We handle structuring, underwriting support, lender introductions, and execution through closing.
Request A QuoteDisclosure. FG Capital Advisors is not a bank and does not provide direct lending or direct instrument issuance. Services are delivered on a best-efforts basis through third-party providers, subject to underwriting, compliance checks, and definitive legal documentation.
