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Financial Engineering

The Trusted Third Party that Neutralizes Transactional Risk in Africa.

Financial Trusted Third Party

The Need for Expert Intermediation

International trade with Sub-Saharan Africa is inherently exposed to specific financial risks, amplified by sovereign ratings and the fragility of local banking systems. These uncertainties can paralyze exports and make obtaining guarantees costly and uncertain.
AWS Africa’s Financial Engineering Unit (IFCI) acts as a recognized Financial Trusted Third Party. Our role is to provide easy access to recognized security instruments, reassuring all stakeholders (exporters, importers, banks, insurers). Our objective is twofold: to secure transactions to eliminate payment uncertainty, and to optimize financing to maximize cash flow.

Recognized Trusted Third Party

Recognized Trusted Third Party
AWS Africa has established a network of strong banking partners, both locally and internationally. This credibility, combined with in-depth knowledge of local procedures, greatly facilitates negotiations.
You benefit from easy access to high-level financial instruments that would be difficult to obtain directly from the continent.
Easy Access to Secure Instruments
We optimize the structuring of your files for financial institutions.
Maximizing Chances
Our expertise maximizes the chances of approval for documentary credits, SBLCs and lines of credit.
Comprehensive Support
We support you from the initial analysis to the actual release of funds.
Expert Banking Negotiation
Our collaboration with banks allows us to negotiate and structure loan terms (payment conditions, additional guarantees). Our expertise enables us to obtain the best market conditions while respecting your project deadlines.

What Concrete Benefits Does It Offer Businesses?

Documentary Credit (L/C): Bipartite Protection

The Letter of Credit (L/C) is the cornerstone of secure international trade. It guarantees the seller payment upon presentation of compliant documents, while assuring the buyer that payment is only made after verification of the delivery’s conformity.

Seller Safety

The exporter is protected against the risk of non-payment. Cash flow is secured as soon as the goods are shipped in accordance with the contract.

Buyer Safety

The Importer is assured that payment is conditional upon verification of the required documents (quality certificates, bills of lading) by the issuing bank.

Garanties Bancaires SBLC (Standby Letter of Credit)

For high-risk transactions or public tenders requiring a performance guarantee, AWS Africa facilitates the issuance of SBLCs.

Irrevocable Instrument

The SBLC protects the buyer in case of supplier default.

File Optimization

We structure and present the application in the best possible way for approval by the issuing bank. This irrevocable commitment allows you to meet the financial requirements of African public procurement without tying up your cash flow.

Credit Insurance: Cash Flow Protection

We guide you towards the best credit insurance policies tailored to your transaction. We facilitate access to credit insurance products from leading insurers.
Credit insurance allows businesses to confidently grant payment terms, protecting their invoices against excessive delays or customer default.

Documentary Analysis

Review of the target company’s balance sheets, tax returns, bank history and social security declarations.

Field Investigations

Our local teams visit the premises, meet with management and verify the actual existence of the declared assets.

Reputation Surveys

Confidential interviews with clients, suppliers and banks to assess the reliability of the partner.

Summary Report

Our analysts deliver a detailed report with a clear recommendation (go/no-go or conditions to be met) and the financial guarantees to be required. This due diligence eliminates uncertainty and protects the business decision.
Financial Vetting on Land

Rigorous Assessment of Partners' Solvency

It is crucial to verify the financial soundness of potential African partners (importers, distributors, subcontractors) before any commitment. AWS Africa addresses the lack of reliable information through in-depth financial vetting:

Export Logistics Security: Visibility and Control

Even with solid financing, the supply chain to Sub-Saharan Africa is fraught with obstacles. AWS Africa secures every logistical step of the export process.
Flow Control
International freight management, expedited customs clearance, pre-shipment inspection and secure ground transportation.
Total Transparency
A tracking platform provides complete visibility into the location of the shipment and the status of customs procedures. This transparency enables optimized inventory management and accurate information for end customers.
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