Strategic Capital:
Question 1: “Can you guarantee funding?”
Answer:
No. We don’t guarantee outcomes. Our role is to assess alignment and facilitate introductions where appropriate. Final decisions always sit with the capital provider.
Question 2: “We need speed — can you move quickly?”
Answer:
We can move efficiently, but not at the expense of diligence. Where timing becomes a constraint, we prefer to pause rather than force a transaction.
Question 3: “Other brokers say this can be done faster.”
Answer:
That may be the case. Our experience is that transactions that survive scrutiny tend to complete more reliably, even if they take longer.
Question 4: “Are you exclusive?”
Answer:
Early stage:
Not initially. We establish alignment first, then consider exclusivity once diligence is underway.
Later stage (if appropriate):
We’re open to defined exclusivity once there’s mutual commitment and clarity on process.
Question 5: “Why do you need so much information upfront?”
Answer:
Because we only present opportunities we’re prepared to stand behind professionally. Incomplete information creates misalignment downstream.
Question 6: “Can you verify the bank / instrument / funder?”
Answer:
Verification is always conducted directly between counterparties and their banks. We don’t authenticate third-party representations.
Question 7: “We just need you to make this work.”
Answer:
Our role isn’t to make things work — it’s to determine whether they should proceed.
Question 8: “Are there Upfront Fees?”
Answer:
Our policy is success-based remuneration only. We are paid when funding is successfully delivered and drawn down.
Fuel and Commodities:
Question 9: “How do I apply for refined product?”
Answer:
The process is straightforward. Please advise:
• product required
• monthly volume
• destination
• purchasing structure
• proposed payment method
Question 10: “How are prices determined?”
Answer:
Pricing is typically based on prevailing PLATTS market benchmarks at the time of formal response and subject to volume, destination, and transaction structure.
Question 11: “Do you work with intermediaries or brokers?”
Answer:
Where appropriate, BISE can accommodate commercially disclosed intermediary structures and nominated parties within agreed transaction frameworks.
Question 12: “What products can be supplied?”
Answer:
Supply capability depends on market conditions, supplier allocation, jurisdiction, and transaction structure. Specific requirements should be submitted directly for review.
Question 13: “Do you require proof of funds?”
Answer:
Commercial capability must ultimately be demonstrated by all counterparties. However, meaningful commercial alignment between product availability, pricing, and transaction structure should exist before formal compliance and banking procedures commence.
Question 14: “What payment methods are accepted?”
Answer:
Transaction structures may involve recognized international banking instruments and payment mechanisms appropriate to the transaction jurisdiction and supplier framework.