C ommodities trading and trade f inance
A world leader
Home to the major trading houses, the WTO, the International Trade Centre and the UN Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Geneva is a key hub in commodities trading and trade finance.
C ommodity trading and trade finance is one of Geneva’s leading sectors. Second in Europe only to London for international trade, Geneva has 400 companies handling the majority of global transactions in sugar, coffee, grains, rice, oilseeds and petroleum related products. This cluster of international trading firms is supported by a concentration of banks that understand their specific business and financing needs, handling 40-60 per cent of global transactions of the various commodities. Known for its short-term financing expertise, Geneva banks have also
developed medium and long-term structured financing. Always looking ahead, commodity trade finance departments are currently working on the introduction of blockchain technology into trading processes. Trading companies can count on a reliable international network, with easy access to stock markets and liquidity. They are also supported by insurance companies, law firms, accounting firms, forwarding agents and inspection, verification, testing and certification services, as well as shipbuilders.
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