One procedure, every trade

Offers here collapse when someone asks for documents. We ask first, in a fixed order, published below.

Procedure v3 Applies to all four desks No exceptions by seniority, size, or urgency

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From inquiry to delivery

Inquiry and scope

Commodity, specification, volume, destination, timing. Written answer within 24 hours, including when it is no.

Mutual KYC

Registration, beneficial ownership, sanctions screening, both directions. Our pack goes out at the same time.

Offer and verification

Specification, origin, quantity, and inspection terms in writing. Every document verified with its issuer before you see the offer.

Contract and settlement

Agreed Incoterms. Irrevocable letter of credit through the buyer's bank, priced to the published benchmark.

Inspection and delivery

SGS, Intertek, or equivalent before funds release. We stay in the file until the documents close.

Fixed terms, in writing

Payment Irrevocable letter of credit through the buyer's bank
Pricing basis Published benchmarks: Platts (fuels), LBMA reference prices (metals), ICE / exchange references (agri)
Inspection SGS, Intertek, or an equivalent independent inspector, before payment releases
Documentation Full document set verified before funds move; copies retained on file
Fees Brokerage earned on closing. No advance fees, requested or paid, at any stage

Offers we do not handle

If your offer matches a line below, we are the wrong firm to bring it to.

Due diligence on us: request the LouPe KYC pack through the contact form. It goes out before we ask anything of you.

Questions buyers ask first

Bring a real requirement