• Overview of global trade dynamics and their impact on economies.
• Key trade instruments: letters of credit, documentary collections, and bank guarantees.
• Comparison of settlement methods: open account, advance payment, and consignment.
• Role of trade agreements (e.g., WTO, FTA) in shaping international trade policies.
• Managing trade risks: political, credit, and currency risks.
• Digital platforms and their influence on modern trade settlements.

• Objectives and scope of FEMA in regulating foreign exchange transactions.
• Key definitions: current account and capital account transactions.
• Role of Authorized Dealers (AD) in facilitating foreign exchange.
• Documentation requirements for export and import transactions.
• Penalties for non-compliance under FEMA regulations.
• RBI circulars and updates impacting cross-border trade operations.

• Pre-shipment finance: Packing credit, factoring, and advance payments.
• Post-shipment finance: Export bills discounting, FDBP, and forfaiting. Role of EXIM Bank and ECGC in
promoting exports.
• Export credit insurance: Coverage and claim processes. Understanding export incentives under India’s Foreign
Trade Policy (FTP).
• Case studies: Real-world application of export finance tools.

• Funded facilities: Working capital loans, term loans for capital goods.
• Non-funded facilities: Import letters of credit, bank guarantees, and standby LCs.
• Customs clearance process and associated documentation.
• Key regulations: Importer Exporter Code (IEC) and IDPMS compliance.
• Handling high-sea sales and special import cases (e.g., replacements, non-physical goods).
• Risk management: Exchange rate risks and supplier defaults.

• General Dealing Principles and Market Conduct
• Market Practices on Minimum Lot Amounts & Odd-Sized Amounts
• Dealings with Interdealer Brokers (IDBs)
• Direct Dealings and E-Trading Platforms
• Handling Customer Orders
• Types of Orders
• Recording Orders and Time Stamping
• Execution Platforms and Market Infrastructure
• Market Regulation and Oversight
• Clearing and Settlement
• Risk Management and Margin Requirements
• Post-Trade Services
• Best Practices in Market Conduct
• Handling Market Misconduct and Disputes
• Case Studies

• Features and benefits of NRO, NRE, and FCNR-B accounts for NRIs.
• Specialized accounts: SNRR, Diamond Dollar, and EEFC accounts.
• Tax implications and repatriation rules for non-resident accounts.
• Opening and maintaining foreign currency accounts under RBI guidelines.
• Currency risk management for businesses using foreign accounts.
• Case studies: Best practices in managing cross-border accounts.

• Understanding inward remittance mechanisms: SWIFT, MTSS, and RDA.
• Permissible outward remittances under LRS: Education, travel, and investments.
• Documentation and compliance requirements for remittances under FEMA.
• Exchange control regulations for trade-related remittances.
• Role of banking channels and digital platforms in facilitating remittances.
• Case studies: Challenges and solutions in managing cross-border remittances.

• Definition and red flags for identifying TBML activities.
• Techniques used in TBML: Over/under invoicing, multiple invoicing, and false descriptions.
• Regulatory guidelines for combating TBML in international trade.
• Role of banks and financial institutions in detecting suspicious activities.
• AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance: Processes and penalties.
• Case studies: High-profile TBML cases and lessons learned.

• Structure and types of BGs: Performance guarantees, advance payment guarantees, and bid bonds.
• Key features and applications of SBLCs in global trade transactions.
• Comparison of BGs and SBLCs: When to use which instrument.
• Risk mitigation strategies for banks and businesses using these instruments.
• Legal implications and dispute resolution in BG and SBLC transactions.
• Real-world case studies: Successful applications of BGs and SBLCs.

• Introduction to URDG 758 and its role in standardizing demand guarantees.
• Key articles of URDG 758: Independence principle, document examination, and claim rules.
• Practical applications of URDG in international trade and infrastructure projects.
• Common discrepancies and how to resolve them under URDG guidelines.
• Case studies: Real-life scenarios of URDG application in cross-border guarantees.
• Updates and best practices for staying compliant with URDG standards.

• Definition and types of ECB: Automatic route vs. approval route.
• Role of ECBs in financing large-scale trade and business operations.
• Eligibility criteria for borrowers and lenders in ECB transactions.
• Key compliance requirements: Loan Registration Number (LRN) and reporting to RBI.
• Managing risks associated with ECB, including currency risk and interest rate exposure.
• Case studies: Leveraging ECB for infrastructure and industrial projects.

•  Overview of supply chain finance (SCF) solutions and their role in global trade.
•  Key SCF tools: Factoring, reverse factoring, dynamic discounting, and invoice financing.
•  Benefits of SCF for buyers, suppliers, and financial institutions.
•  Integration of SCF solutions with digital platforms for enhanced efficiency.
•  Risk management strategies in SCF transactions.
•  Case studies: Successful implementation of SCF in multinational supply chains.