Introduction to bank and export financing
Secure financing, minimize risks
24.09.2025 in Cologne
18.03.2026 in Vienna
10.06.2026 ONLINE
07.10.2026 in Vienna
Basics
0.5 days
EUR 890,- plus VAT.
Content
The seminar offers a sound introduction to the basics of bank financing and export financing. It focuses on the essential components of loan agreements, the pricing of bank financing and the central processes of lending. In addition, the most common methods of export financing are covered, with a focus on hedging political and economic risks in foreign business. Participants will gain an insight into documentary hedging instruments and state export promotion measures.
Main topics
Basics
- What are the tasks of the cash manager in the company?
- What are the minimum standards to be taken into account in the organizational structure & process organization?
- What are the differences in the accounting or treasury perspective? Which business management approaches do you need to understand?
- What are the requirements vis-à-vis banks?
- What are the current trends in cash management for large and small companies?
Bank financing
- Key components of loan agreements: Conditions, collateral and terms
- Factors influencing pricing: Market environment, refinancing costs, risk premiums
- The rating process: criteria and significance for lending
- Overview of the bank lending process
Export financing
- Documentary safeguards: Letters of credit and bank guarantees
- Risk analysis and mitigation in foreign business
- Overview of funding opportunities through export credit agencies
Group of participants
The seminar is aimed at treasury employees, finance managers, export managers and newcomers who want to acquire a solid basic knowledge of bank and export financing.
Targets
Participants learn to understand the basics of bank and export financing and how to apply them in practice. They will be able to better assess risks and develop suitable financing and hedging strategies in order to successfully organize national and international business processes.
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Marc Baumgärtner
Seminar organization
Treasury Training
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