摘要 |
A method for financing a commercial transaction between a supplier (14) and a buyer (12), including engaging a buyer receiving goods or services under terms of trade credit from a supplier (14) of goods or services, the trade credit permitting payment for the goods or services at a future date, the buyer neutralizing a trade risk associated with paying for the goods and services; engaging a financial institution (20) to provide capital against a commitment of the buyer (12) to effect the payment at a future date; transferring a portion of the capital to the supplier (14) in advance of the future date, the portion satisfying consideration for the supply of the goods or services; and distributing to the buyer (12) at least part of a difference between the capital and the portion. |