Trade and Commodity Finance. Profile

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1 Trade and Commodity Finance Profile

2 2 Who is Credit Europe Bank? Founded in 1994, Credit Europe Bank NV (CEB NV) has grown into a solid, international financial services group, ranked in the top ten of Dutch banks with a balance sheet of more than 10 billion. Since 2000, the Bank s trade volume of financing transactions has grown solidly, at an average of 25% per year, while constantly reporting profits. Credit Europe Bank, which is under the full supervision of the Dutch Central Bank, employs over 5,000 professionals in 11 countries, serving more than three million customers worldwide. Its mission is to offer tailor-made corporate banking services and easy-to-use and efficiently delivered retail products.

3 3 Credit Europe Bank, Amsterdam From its headquarters in Amsterdam, CEB NV offers a wide range of tailor-made corporate banking products, with a focus on Trade and Commodity Finance and Metals and minerals Agri products Oil, petrochemicals and derivatives Marine Finance. Trade and Commodity Finance is structured around three specialized desks: Metals and minerals Oil, petrochemicals and derivatives Agri products (including fertilizers and soft commodities)

4 4 Trade and Commodity Finance Due to our strong focus and wide experience in the field of Trade and Commodity Finance, our dynamic and experienced team can provide fast and tailor-made solutions to accommodate the needs of our clients. But it s not just our experience that our clients rely on. Our presence in key trading hubs, such as the Netherlands, China (Shanghai), Dubai, Switzerland and the United States, as well as our presence in raw material exporting geographies such as the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Eastern Europe, means we are in an excellent position to finance any step, or the entire process, of your transaction flows across the globe. We serve many types of clients, from large volume traders to relatively small trading units. We are dedicated partners, supporting our clients growth strategies. Our current legal lending limit stands at 220 million.

5 5 Our trade-related products and services Where we serve China United States Uruguay Brazil United Kingdom Malta Spain Morocco United Arab Emirates South Africa Norway Netherlands Belgium Switzerland Italy Thailand Germany Austria Turkey Romania Vietnam Russia Ukraine Kazakhstan Hong Kong Singapore We also offer the following trade-related products: Letters of Credit Letters of Guarantee Documentary Collections Current account services E-banking Treasury services Foreign-exchange spots, forwards and swaps Derivatives: from vanilla to exotic and structured products Commodities: access to main commodity exchanges for speculative and hedging deals Securities: fixed income (including corporate and sovereign) and equity Interest-rate products: FRAs, IRSs, cross-currency and basis swaps, and rate futures

6 6 Our trade finance products CEB can finance any step or all of your transaction flows across the globe SUPPLIER INLAND EXPORT PORT IMPORT PORT BUYER Prepayments to prime suppliers Inland financing, prior to shipment, at inland warehouses and in transit via railway or road or at loading ports, against warehouse receipts, tank warrants and FCR During sea voyages, against Bills of Lading Distribution and Warehouse financing in the import country Receivables financing, for sales to reputable parties Freight financing, covering transportation costs for sizable amounts

7 7 Our vision for the future Regardless of cyclical downturns, CEB NV has always been optimistic about the future of trade and commodity markets. Its growth bears witness to its successful business model and strategy. And because growth is a key objective for the future, we are continuously investing in our people and providing them with the most up-to-date IT systems. We believe that commodity trade finance is a niche service, and as a committed bank in this area, we have the capacity and knowledge to operate successfully and offer our clients the best service possible. The world of commodity trade is on the edge of far-reaching change, and our strong market position means that we can take opportunities to further expand our business. In particular, we are actively seeking and establishing relationships with professional parties and institutions active in commodity trade, that are in need of a bank that can provide them with specialized products and services.

8 8 Why Credit Europe Bank? Trade does not wait Rapid decision-making: Our dynamic and creative team can react quickly and accurately to market opportunities. Streamlined processes: Our centralized structure means our procedures for analyzing our clients financial needs and offering the best solutions are efficient, accurate and cost-effective. Mutual trust: We believe that creating and maintaining trust with our clients is central to the banking business, especially in trade financing. Focus on specific commodities and regions: We work with commodities and in regions where we are familiar with the market and can build on our experience. We invest our time and expertise to further enhance our knowledge in these areas. Fast and accurate execution of transactions: Trade does not wait; therefore, our dedicated and specialized team provides prompt services within a given timeframe. Personalized service: We understand the particular needs of each individual client and we allocate time to them. When you see a trade opportunity, you can rely on CEB NV to provide tailor-made solutions and a reliable and efficient service. Visit us at: