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Engagement begins with a written terms-of-reference. We define the transaction perimeter, the institutional counterparties to be approached, and the deliverables — before any market sounding.
The firm focuses exclusively on advisory work in international trade and structured finance. We do not act as principal, do not take positions and do not distribute paper. Independence is the product.
Advisory support for letters of credit, standby instruments and bank guarantees used in cross-border industrial and capital-goods trade.
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Bespoke receivables programmes, supplier finance facilities and risk-mitigated structured credit for corporates seeking off-balance-sheet liquidity at institutional pricing.
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Advisory on long-tenor facilities with export-credit-agency cover, multilateral guarantees and DFI participation for capital-intensive cross-border projects.
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Independent assessment of issuing-bank credit, jurisdiction risk and sanctions exposure — delivered as a written opinion before any instrument is executed.
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Compliance review of transaction documents, verification of financial instruments and supervision of the transaction process — to assist principals in identifying potential red flags, inconsistencies and procedural weaknesses before submission to banks or counterparties.
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Engagement terms can include appropriate confidentiality provisions. Information is handled within the agreed scope and shared only with authorised parties.
Every engagement begins with a signed terms-of-reference setting out perimeter, deliverables, governing rules and fee basis. No work commences before scope is agreed.
Typically retainer-and-success or fixed scope. Aligned to deliverables, disclosed in writing and free of distribution or referral incentives.
Cross-border mandates may involve coordination with local counsel, tax advisers, banks and compliance teams where required.
Documents may be reviewed against ICC rules — UCP 600, ISP98 and URDG758 — where applicable, alongside relevant compliance procedures.
Corporate and mandate enquiries have an identified primary contact, and responsibility is documented in the engagement scope.
Every Aurus mandate is methodical, written and conducted under an agreed scope from initial review through the defined deliverables.
Engagement begins with a written terms-of-reference. We define the transaction perimeter, the institutional counterparties to be approached, and the deliverables — before any market sounding.
Issuer selection is independent and reasoned. Choices are documented against jurisdiction, currency, tenor, sanctions framework and the credit standing of every party in the chain.
Instrument wording is drafted, negotiated with the beneficiary's bank and finalised under UCP, ISP or URDG as appropriate. Nothing transmits over SWIFT until every clause is settled.
The firm coordinates the agreed advisory process through document presentation, amendment and settlement stages, without guaranteeing acceptance or outcome.
To discuss whether a prospective transaction is suited to the firm's practice, the firm is available for a confidential introductory call.
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