Global Commodity
Sourcing & Structuring
We source and structure supply for select commodities globally. AI-powered compliance screening. Instrument-backed settlements. 50 years of relationship capital.
50+
Years in Trade
4
Commodity Categories
40+
Countries Served
24/7
Compliance Screening
6
Settlement Rails
$2B+
Trade Volume
How Global Commodity Trade Works
The Full Trade Stack
From origin sourcing to final settlement — we operate across every layer of the institutional commodity trade lifecycle.
Documentary Trade Finance
Letters of Credit (LC), Standby LCs (SBLC), and Bank Guarantees (BG) structured under UCP 600, ISP98, and URDG 758 international rules.
Origin Sourcing & Logistics
FOB, CIF, CFR, DDP Incoterms. Pre-export financing. Warehouse receipts. FCL/LCL sea freight coordination with certified forwarders.
Sanctions & Export Controls
OFAC SDN screening, EU & UN sanctions lists, BIS EAR export controls, FATF jurisdiction risk - verified before any instrument is raised.
Price Risk & Hedging
ICE, LME, COMEX reference pricing. Basis risk analysis. Forward pricing for fixed-quantity contracts. Pricing clauses and escalation.
Correspondent Banking
SWIFT MT199/799 pre-advice, MT700 issuance, MT103/202 settlement. Bank-to-bank instrument negotiation with confirming bank selection.
Digital Settlement Rails
XRPL EscrowCreate for milestone-based release. Stellar anchor payments. SHA-256 proof anchoring for tamper-evident audit trails.
Escrow & Milestone Control
Structured escrow with defined release triggers: SGS/Bureau Veritas inspection, BL issuance, port discharge confirmation.
Contract & eSign Layer
Offtake agreements, SPA, MOU, NDAs - generated, signed, and stored on-platform with cryptographic timestamp signatures.
KYC / KYB Due Diligence
Entity verification, UBO identification, beneficial ownership registers, director profiles, certificate of incorporation.
What We Trade
Commodity Categories
Coffee
Arabica & Robusta. Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia origins. Regenerative & certified.
Cocoa
West African origins. ICCO standards. Fair trade and Rainforest Alliance certified.
Precious Metals
Gold, Silver, Platinum. LBMA approved custody. Full chain-of-custody verification.
Base Metals
Copper, Aluminum, Nickel. Industrial grade. Global warehousing and LME delivery.
Blockchain-Backed
Real World Assets (RWA)
We anchor physical commodity trades on-chain — creating immutable, tamper-proof proof-of-existence records for structured deals, escrow milestones, and settlement instructions using XRPL and Stellar networks.
On-Chain Proof
SHA-256 hash of every deal document anchored to XRPL or Stellar - immutable and time-stamped.
Tokenised Inventory
Physical warehouse stock represented as on-chain tokens for fractional financing and transfer of title.
Programmable Escrow
Smart escrow with automatic milestone release - inspection passed, BL issued, discharge confirmed.
Settlement Finality
XRPL 3-5 second finality and Stellar 5-second settlement vs. 2-5 day SWIFT average.
Funded Trading
Prop Sharing Program
Trade commodity markets with FTH-funded capital. Pass our evaluation, prove your edge, and receive a funded account with institutional profit-sharing — up to 90% trader / 10% firm split.
Structured Evaluation
Multi-phase assessment: profit targets, drawdown limits, and minimum trading days before funding.
Funded Capital
Trade with $10K to $500K+ in funded capital across multiple commodity markets.
Real-Time Risk Engine
Automated drawdown monitoring, position limits, and daily loss tracking with instant alerts.
Transparent Payouts
Bi-weekly or monthly profit-share payouts. Full audit trail. No hidden fees or clawbacks.
The Platform
Compliance-First Structuring
Compliance Intelligence
Risk-based sanctions screening, export controls, and AML flagging. Every deal screened before instrument request.
- OFAC SDN list screening
- FATF jurisdiction risk matrix
- AML threshold alerts (>$10K)
- Human approval gate - mandatory
Credit & Deal Structuring
110-point credit scoring. Payment term recommendations. Instrument selection: LC, SBLC, BG, Factoring.
- Readiness score (0-100)
- KYC / KYB documentation checklist
- UCP 600, ISP98, URDG758 frameworks
- Term sheet generation (advisory)
Settlement & Proof
SWIFT/FIAT wire instructions. XRPL and Stellar settlement rails for escrow and audit trail.
- SWIFT MT103 / MT202 templates
- XRPL EscrowCreate support
- Stellar anchor integration
- SHA-256 tamper-proof anchoring
Broker Network
Are You a Commodity Broker?
Register your firm with FTH Trading. Join our global network of independent brokers and agents. Competitive commission structures. Full compliance support. Platform access from day one.
- Tiered commission structure (1-3%)
- Deal pipeline management tools
- Compliance pre-screening for your clients
- Access to FTH funding & instrument layer
- Dedicated relationship manager
Fast Track
Institutional Buyer?
Submit a term request directly to our structuring desk. We review all requests within 2-3 business days. All inquiries subject to compliance screening.
LC / SBLC / BG
Documentary credit instrument structuring under UCP 600 / ISP98 / URDG758
Direct FOB / CIF Supply
Pre-verified origin purchase with full chain-of-custody documentation
Escrow-Backed Transactions
Milestone-based XRPL escrow with on-chain proof anchoring
Knowledge Base
Insights & Market Intelligence
UCP 600 & Letter of Credit Structuring: A Practical Guide for Commodity Buyers
Understanding documentary credit mechanics, discrepancy management, and how to structure compliant LCs for agricultural and metal transactions.
February 2026
RWA & BlockchainHow XRPL Escrow Is Changing Commodity Settlement
Programmable escrow with milestone-based release conditions is eliminating counterparty risk in cross-border commodity deals.
January 2026
ComplianceOFAC Sanctions Screening in Commodity Trade: What Every Buyer Needs to Know
A breakdown of SDN list obligations, secondary sanctions risk, and the compliance steps that protect your deal from enforcement action.
December 2025
Institutional Inquiries
50 Years of Relationship Capital.
AI-Powered Intelligence.
Serving institutional buyers and counterparties globally. Regulated jurisdictions only. All transactions subject to compliance review.
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