Industry
Capital and Securities Markets
Structuring and operating in Colombia's exchange-traded markets
Commodity trading firms, brokers, agri-finance platforms, and capital markets participants operating in or around Colombia's regulated exchange infrastructure face a distinctive regulatory and structural environment — one that combines Superfinanciera oversight, BMC and BVC frameworks, and complex structured finance vehicles rarely understood by generalist advisors.
commodities
Key Challenges in LatAm
- Navigating BMC (Bolsa Mercantil de Colombia) broker registration and operating rules
- Structuring patrimonio autónomo and fiducia mercantil vehicles for commodity transactions
- Ley 964/2005 and Decreto 2555/2010 compliance for securities and exchange-traded instruments
- Brokerage commission agreement drafting and negotiation with exchange participants
- Private capital fund (Fondo de Capital Privado) regulation and FCP governance
- Cross-border commodity finance and foreign investment registration for trading structures
- AML/CFT obligations for commodity brokers and exchange intermediaries
Industry
Capital and Securities Markets
Structuring and operating in Colombia's exchange-traded markets
How We Help
01
Exchange Registration & Compliance
Advise on BMC and BVC broker registration requirements, operating rules, and ongoing Superfinanciera compliance obligations for exchange participants.
02
Structured Finance Vehicles
Design and document patrimonio autónomo, fiducia mercantil, and private capital fund structures for commodity finance, collateral management, and investor participation.
03
Brokerage & Trading Agreements
Draft and negotiate brokerage commission agreements, clearing arrangements, and commodity trading contracts aligned to BMC and BVC market rules.
04
Capital Markets Regulatory Advisory
Navigate Ley 964/2005 securities regulation, Decreto 2555/2010 compliance, and FCP governance requirements — drawing on direct prior experience as VP of Markets at BMC.
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We work with companies navigating capital and securities markets in Latin America at every stage — from initial market entry to ongoing regulatory compliance.