• 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.

• Overview of UCP 600 and its significance in international trade.
• Types of letters of credit: Confirmed, revolving, transferable, and back-to-back LCs.
• Examination of documents under UCP 600 guidelines.
• Common discrepancies in documentary credits and how to resolve them.
• Understanding ISBP (International Standard Banking Practice) guidelines.
• Practical scenarios: Using UCP rules for trade dispute resolution.

• 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.