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Technical analysis, regulatory updates, and supply chain intelligence from XRT's commodity desks in Houston, Rotterdam, and Singapore. Published by our trading and compliance teams.
KYC & AML in Commodity Trading: Direct-Origin Buyers
Trade-based money laundering runs on fake invoices, layered ownership, and unverifiable chains. What a real commodity KYC file contains and the red flags compliance teams must catch.
How to Read and Verify an SGS Inspection Report in Commodity Transactions
A buyer's guide to understanding SGS reports, verifying report authenticity, spotting fraud patterns, and specifying third-party inspection correctly in commodity contracts.
USDA Grade #1 Soybean Export Compliance: A Technical Overview of Moisture, Foreign Material, and Split Standards
An in-depth review of USDA Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) grading parameters for export soybeans, including updated moisture tolerance guidelines effective January 2025 and their impact on load-port sampling protocols.
Cross-Border Compliance: OFAC, FATF, and EU 5AMLD Screening in Commodity Trade
A step-by-step compliance framework for procurement teams navigating sanctions screening, FATF risk-based approach, EU 5AMLD transparency obligations, and mandatory KYC documentation in international commodity transactions.
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- Crude Differentials
- Refined Products
- Natural Gas
- USDA Grade Reports
- Crop Season Analysis
- Export Flows
- Palm Oil Markets
- RSPO Compliance
- Vegetable Oil Spreads
- AML/FATF Updates
- Sanctions Monitor
- Trade Regulation
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