Private Placement Programs (PPPs) have become one of the most whispered-about concepts in alternative finance. The pitch often sounds irresistible: “Deposit funds in a top-20 bank today and start trading tomorrow.” As someone who has seen these claims from both a...

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Introduction: Why Investors Want to Monetize SBLCs Search “monetize SBLCs” and you’ll see bold promises: “Cash in 7 days!” “90% loan-to-value guaranteed!” It sounds incredible. But most of those offers are too good to be true. A Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) can be...

Introduction: The Truth About SBLCs Risk Every year, billions of dollars move across borders under the promise of three letters: SBLC. For some, a Standby Letter of Credit is the golden key to unlocking capital. For others, it’s the trapdoor that drains cash,...

For accredited investors, opportunities often move faster than traditional banks. You see a project, a trade deal, or a real estate acquisition, but liquidity is locked, approvals drag on, or equity partners demand ownership concessions. Enter the Standby Letter of...

By Taimour Zaman, Founder, AltFunds Global Most people who contact me about standby letters of credit have been pitched some "monetization" scheme. They want to know if they can make guaranteed returns by trading SBLCs or participating in bank programs. The answer is...

By Taimour Zaman, Founder, AltFunds Global The SBLC market is full of scams. Let me say that again - the SBLC market is absolutely infested with fraudsters, fake banks, and elaborate schemes designed to separate you from your money. But legitimate standby letters of...

By Taimour Zaman, Founder, AltFunds Global Cash flow timing can make or break investment opportunities. You find the perfect real estate deal, but your money is tied up in another project. A business acquisition becomes available, but closing takes 60 days, and the...

By Taimour Zaman, Founder, AltFunds Global TL;DR: Structured finance leverages asset-backed securities and tailored instruments to unlock liquidity, spread exposure, and reduce risk for both companies and investors. Structured Financing: Converts illiquid assets into...