Glossary

Financial and marketing information databases for business intelligence.

The bank guarantee enables the importer to obtain an undertaking from the exporter's bank to guarantee performance of the exporter's obligations.

Through the tools and services they offer, banks are essential partners for companies expanding into global markets. In fact, many of them have set up specific international development support services.

Document evidencing a commercial transaction. There are two types of commercial paper: bills of exchange and promissory notes.

The bill of lading consists of all the documents relating to the carriage of goods

Unlike a subsidiary, a branch is a commercial establishment which, despite its autonomy, is legally bound to its parent company.

Presentation of the company on a promotional document: you can find its contact details, the description and development of its activity, its products and services, the breakdown of its workforce, the contact details of key contacts...

Granted by a bank to a foreign buyer, buyer credit is used to finance a medium or long-term export. To qualify, the buyer must have signed a commercial contract with the exporter and a credit agreement with the bank.