National Standard Africa Commodities (NSAC) is a business that is closely aligned to trade finance given that transaction structuring, risk management and funding are often associated with commodities trading. Noting the huge mineral wealth and fertile agricultural land in most African countries in which we operate, and the strong networks that we continue to develop around the world, we identified commodities trading, and in future derivatives trading based on commodities, as an area for huge growth for National Standard in Africa. The ultimate goal is to raise the standards of professionalism in the commodities trading industry and also control the value chain for the supply and buying of mining and agricultural commodities among others through targeted investments in these industries. NSAC expects to be a significant player in physical Commodities and Derivatives Exchanges in Africa, as well as developing strong networks and relationships with the UAE and the London commodities trading markets.