Financial tools supporting trade between Europe and Central Asia

Financial solutions for international trade

Access to financing can determine whether an international transaction is viable. ACIR Southern Europe works with European and Central Asian companies to structure financial solutions that make import and export operations more efficient and secure.

Five key instruments

Depending on the project, companies may use:

• Purchase-order financing to cover production and preparation costs before payment.
• Import financing to provide buyers with payment terms aligned with their commercial cycle.
• Logistics financing to cover transportation, warehousing and related costs.
• Marketing financing to support product launches and market positioning.
• Trade credit insurance to reduce the risk of non-payment.

ACIR also helps companies formalize and access institutional support and financing programmes available through relevant organizations in each country.

Additional banking instruments

Banks can also provide:

1. Letters of credit to increase security in international payments.
2. Bank guarantees to support contractual and commercial obligations.
3. Working-capital facilities and credit lines to finance the purchasing, production and sales cycle.

ACIR helps coordinate these solutions with financial institutions and negotiate structures adapted to each project, creating better conditions for companies expanding between Europe and Central Asia.