In 2015 there was a resurgence in foreign direct investment. There was a growth of approximately 40% since the global and economic crises experienced in 2008.

Switzerland has never been part of the European Union (EU). However, it has remained a successfully close partner and is a member of the Shengan Agreement that allows free-travel across member states.

At this time of political upheaval and economic uncertainty, international companies are turning to sophisticated investors to raise adequate collateral through collateral transfer arrangements and securities lending to raise their much needed project and expansion capital.

Over the last few years, the industry has experienced a major up-turn in the popularity of using ‘leased’ bank guarantees and standby Letters of Credit (and other types of instruments) to secure credit lines, commercial loans and project finance.

Collateral Transfer facilities you will often find are offered in terms of 12 to 72 months, working on a renewable 12 month contract…

Collateral Transfer facilities provide an ideal solution to many circumstances. However, it is important to note that these facilities are not cheap and may not suit the smaller budget…