What's inside the International Trade Finance book
Built for working bankers: the whole syllabus in short, exam-focused chapters, with practice questions to test yourself.
- Conceptual, chapter-wise and topic-wise study material for the full IIBF syllabus.
- Practice questions (765 MCQs) with the book, chapter by chapter.
- 12 Case Studies (48 questions)
- 4 Mega Tests (400 questions)
- Minimal pages, complete coverage: built to cover a lengthy syllabus in a matter of days.
Module 1 — International Trade4 chapters
- International Trade - Meaning and Definitions
- Theories of International Trade
- WTO and Trade Blocs
- Trade Barriers, ICC and Exchange Controls
Module 2 — Trade Transactions, Documents and Digitisation9 chapters
- Trade Transactions - Components of Trade
- Understanding the Trade Transactions
- Trade Documents
- Methods of Payment
- Payment Systems and Blockchain
- Documentary Credits
- Communication between Banks - SWIFT
- Logistics in International Trade
- Trade Digitisation
Module 3 — International Trade Rules7 chapters
- International Commercial Terms - Incoterms
- Uniform Rules for Collection - URC
- Uniform Customs and Practices for Documentary Credits - UCPDC
- Uniform Rules for Reimbursement - URR
- International Standard Banking Practice - ISBP
- Uniform Rules for Demand Guarantees - URDG
- International Standby Practices and DOCDEX
Module 4 — Trade Finance9 chapters
- Basics of Trade Finance
- Export Finance - Pre-shipment Credit
- Export Finance - Post-shipment Credit
- Factoring and Forfaiting
- Letter of Credit
- Bank Guarantee and Standby Letter of Credit
- Domestic Trade Finance
- LIBOR and Alternate Reference Rates
- Imports, Import Finance and International Finance Methods
Module 5 — Foreign Trade Institutions and Regulations12 chapters
- Regulators of Foreign Trade
- Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
- Foreign Trade Policy, 2023
- FEMA and Reserve Bank of India Guidelines
- Customs
- FEDAI Role, Rules and Guidelines
- ECGC Limited
- Export-Import Bank of India
- Software Technology Parks of India
- Special Economic Zones (SEZ)
- Free Trade Warehousing Zones
- Export Promotion Bodies
Module 6 — Risks in International Trade10 chapters
- Risk Elements in Trade
- Country and Political Risk
- Credit Risk
- Currency Risk - Foreign Exchange Risk
- Shipment and Transportation Risk
- Legal and Compliance Risk
- When Things Go Wrong - Risk Management Policy
- Protecting Against Maritime Frauds
- Trade Based Money Laundering (TBML)
- Ethical Practices in International Operations
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The 2026 edition by Ashish Sir, written for the current IIBF International Trade Finance syllabus.