Mr Old Man PARTIAL SHIPMENTS UNDER SUB-ARTICLE 31 (B) QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, LC does not allow partial shipments. Documents were presented to the issuing bank in two separate covering schedules. The first set reached the issuing bank’s counter on 5 O… Read More
Mr Old Man DOCUMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT Article 35 UCP 600 Does Not Apply to an L/C Available with the Issuing Bank by Payment, Deferred Payment, or Acceptance INTRODUCTION From time to time, LC practitioners raise concerns about wha… Read More
DOCUMENTS DELIVERED ON A BANK HOLIDAY 19 Jan 2015 Hoi An Ancient Town QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, We have a real case that needs your urgent help. Our bank closed for 2015 New Year’s Holiday from Thursday 1 January to Sunday 4 January, 2015. On Friday, 2 January, 2015 DHL delivered one set of documents to our bank and a security guard signed the receipt of the …
LATE DELIVERY PENALTY CLAUSE 17 Jan 2015 A corner of Hoi An Ancient Town Market QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, We need your comment on the following case: A credit issued by our bank states in Field 47A as follows: “Late shipment is acceptable but subject to a penalty of 2.5% for every 7 days (odd days less than seven days is considered as seven days). The …
INSURANCE DOCUMENT ISSUED TO ORDER WITHOUT ENDORSEMENT 29 Dec 2014 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I will appreciate your comment on the following: LC requires: Insurance certificate to order and blank endorsed. Presented insurance certificate shows the assured party as “To Order” without endorsement. Let me know whether such an insurance certificate is acceptable. Thank you in advance. TPG ——- ANSWER Hi, According to ICC Opinion TA688rev, insurance documents should …
ADDITIONAL NOTIFY PARTY AND THE NAME OF THE COUNTRY IN TRANSPORT DOCUMENTS 22 Dec 2014 Father and Daughter QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I read ISBP 745 and feel confused with some articles. Please help me to clarify them: Paragraph D18 (a) say: “When a credit stipulates the details of one or more parties, a multimodal transport document may also indicate the details of one or more additional notify parties”. What if the credit stipulate …
WHAT DOES D/A AT 30 DAYS SIGHT MEAN? 9 Dec 2014 Cows grazing. I took this photo along the road I rode to Ta Lang – a village of Co Tu ethnic people in Vietnam QUESTION Hi Mr. Old Man, We’ve received D/A documents at 30 days sight. How to calculate the due date in this case? 30 days from the document arrival date or 30 days from the drawee’s acceptance …
WHETHER A DOCUMENT MAY INDICATE A DATE OF ISSUANCE LATER THAN THE DATE OF SHIPMENT 8 Dec 2014 A motor boat is heading up Cu De river. QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, L/C requires: HEALTH CERTIFICATE(S) ISSUED BY GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY, INDICATING: (A) THE FISHMEAL WAS PRODUCED IN A PROCESSING PLANT DEDICATED ONLY TO FISHMEAL PRODUCTION WHERE NO MATERIAL OF ANIMAL ORIGIN OTHER THAN FISH AND SEA FISH PROTEIN IS BEING USED; (B)THE FISH MEAL WAS TRANSPORTED IN MANNER …
DOCUMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT Article 35 UCP 600 Does Not Apply to an L/C Available with the Issuing Bank by Payment, Deferred Payment, or Acceptance INTRODUCTION From time to time, LC practitioners raise concerns about what happens if documents are lost in transit between banks. Article 35 of UCP 600 seems to provide clear protection — but when and to whom does that … Read More
When Is an Insurance Document Really ‘Negotiable’? – Understanding ISBP 821 (K19–K21) Insurance documents under a Letter of Credit can be tricky — especially when the LC calls for a document “in negotiable form” or “issued to the order of” a bank. What exactly does “negotiable form” mean? When is an endorsement required? And what happens if the LC doesn’t specify who the insured party should be? Below is a detailed question … Read More
CAN A USANCE LC BE ISSUED AVAILABLE WITH ANY BANK? INTRO At first glance, it may sound reasonable to make a usance LC “available with any bank.” After all, the more flexibility for the beneficiary, the better—right? But in practice, things are rarely that simple. Under UCP 600, a nominated bank has no obligation to act unless it agrees to do so. That small detail makes all the difference, as … Read More
Can a Finance Company Act as a Remitting Bank? In documentary collections, banks usually handle the remittance of funds and documents — but does it have to be a bank? What if a finance company steps in to manage the process? Let’s look at how a finance company can act as a remitting bank and how payment can still flow smoothly, even without its own nostro account. Question Dear … Read More
Chiều không mưa, ghé thăm Bảo tàng Đà Nẵng Mr. Old Man ghé Bảo tàng Đà Nẵng, không ngờ lại “gặp” hai thông điệp quốc tế vang dội từ hơn nửa thế kỷ trước: “Việt Nam là lương tri của chúng ta” – tiếng Ý nghe sang mà thấm, và “Hòa bình cho Việt Nam!” – tiếng Đức nghe gọn mà ấm lòng. Nhìn hai khẩu hiệu ấy, Mr. … Read More
Tại sao các boss Việt Nam thường ngại chơi Facebook? ___ Thời buổi này, ai cũng online — từ cô bán bún tới chú bảo vệ đều có Facebook, chỉ trừ… boss. Không phải họ không biết xài đâu nhé, mà là biết quá rõ để không dại mà xài! Boss mà đăng hình họp đối tác ở resort, thể nào mai có người comment: “Ủa, đi công tác hay … Read More
When the Shipper Isn’t the Shipper — or Is It? Sometimes, a little phrase like “on behalf of” saves a lot of trouble — as long as it clearly links back to the beneficiary named in the credit. Here’s a case where the bill of lading shows the shipper acting on behalf of the beneficiary. Is that acceptable? _______ Question Dear Mr. Old Man, The LC states that the shipper … Read More
Different Signatures on a Bill of Lading and Its Rider Page – Acceptable or Discrepant? Intro A seemingly small issue, yet one that often stirs debates among LC practitioners: Can a bill of lading and its attached page — signed by different offices of the same carrier — still be accepted under the LC? Here’s what Mr. Old Man thinks. _____ QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, The LC calls for a bill of lading. The … Read More
Who Gets to Discount a Deferred Payment LC? (A question that often pops up over coffee among trade bankers) Sometimes in LC discussions, what seems like a simple question turns out to be surprisingly layered. A friend recently asked whether an advising bank can discount a deferred payment under a confirmed LC, when the confirmation was added by another bank. At first glance, you might think, “Why not?” … Read More
Tiếng Anh lên ngôi Thời buổi này, vừa chợp mắt một cái là thế giới đã đổi khác. Mới hôm qua còn nghĩ học tiếng Anh vì lỗi thời vì AI và máy dịch tràn lan, nay Chính phủ đã chính thức “đưa tiếng Anh lên ngôi”. Mr. Old Man sai rồi! Đề án lớn – Giấc mơ tiếng Anh trở thành ngôn ngữ … Read More
Mr Old Man DOCUMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT Article 35 UCP 600 Does Not Apply to an L/C Available with the Issuing Bank by Payment, Deferred Payment, or Acceptance INTRODUCTION From time to time, LC practitioners raise concerns about wha… Read More
Mr Old Man DOCUMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT Article 35 UCP 600 Does Not Apply to an L/C Available with the Issuing Bank by Payment, Deferred Payment, or Acceptance INTRODUCTION From time to time, LC practitioners raise concerns about wha… Read More
DOCUMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT Article 35 UCP 600 Does Not Apply to an L/C Available with the Issuing Bank by Payment, Deferred Payment, or Acceptance INTRODUCTION From time to time, LC practitioners raise concerns about what happens if documents are lost in transit between banks. Article 35 of UCP 600 seems to provide clear protection — but when and to whom does that … Read More
When Is an Insurance Document Really ‘Negotiable’? – Understanding ISBP 821 (K19–K21) Insurance documents under a Letter of Credit can be tricky — especially when the LC calls for a document “in negotiable form” or “issued to the order of” a bank. What exactly does “negotiable form” mean? When is an endorsement required? And what happens if the LC doesn’t specify who the insured party should be? Below is a detailed question … Read More
CAN A USANCE LC BE ISSUED AVAILABLE WITH ANY BANK? INTRO At first glance, it may sound reasonable to make a usance LC “available with any bank.” After all, the more flexibility for the beneficiary, the better—right? But in practice, things are rarely that simple. Under UCP 600, a nominated bank has no obligation to act unless it agrees to do so. That small detail makes all the difference, as … Read More
Can a Finance Company Act as a Remitting Bank? In documentary collections, banks usually handle the remittance of funds and documents — but does it have to be a bank? What if a finance company steps in to manage the process? Let’s look at how a finance company can act as a remitting bank and how payment can still flow smoothly, even without its own nostro account. Question Dear … Read More
Chiều không mưa, ghé thăm Bảo tàng Đà Nẵng Mr. Old Man ghé Bảo tàng Đà Nẵng, không ngờ lại “gặp” hai thông điệp quốc tế vang dội từ hơn nửa thế kỷ trước: “Việt Nam là lương tri của chúng ta” – tiếng Ý nghe sang mà thấm, và “Hòa bình cho Việt Nam!” – tiếng Đức nghe gọn mà ấm lòng. Nhìn hai khẩu hiệu ấy, Mr. … Read More
Tại sao các boss Việt Nam thường ngại chơi Facebook? ___ Thời buổi này, ai cũng online — từ cô bán bún tới chú bảo vệ đều có Facebook, chỉ trừ… boss. Không phải họ không biết xài đâu nhé, mà là biết quá rõ để không dại mà xài! Boss mà đăng hình họp đối tác ở resort, thể nào mai có người comment: “Ủa, đi công tác hay … Read More
When the Shipper Isn’t the Shipper — or Is It? Sometimes, a little phrase like “on behalf of” saves a lot of trouble — as long as it clearly links back to the beneficiary named in the credit. Here’s a case where the bill of lading shows the shipper acting on behalf of the beneficiary. Is that acceptable? _______ Question Dear Mr. Old Man, The LC states that the shipper … Read More
Different Signatures on a Bill of Lading and Its Rider Page – Acceptable or Discrepant? Intro A seemingly small issue, yet one that often stirs debates among LC practitioners: Can a bill of lading and its attached page — signed by different offices of the same carrier — still be accepted under the LC? Here’s what Mr. Old Man thinks. _____ QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, The LC calls for a bill of lading. The … Read More
Who Gets to Discount a Deferred Payment LC? (A question that often pops up over coffee among trade bankers) Sometimes in LC discussions, what seems like a simple question turns out to be surprisingly layered. A friend recently asked whether an advising bank can discount a deferred payment under a confirmed LC, when the confirmation was added by another bank. At first glance, you might think, “Why not?” … Read More
Tiếng Anh lên ngôi Thời buổi này, vừa chợp mắt một cái là thế giới đã đổi khác. Mới hôm qua còn nghĩ học tiếng Anh vì lỗi thời vì AI và máy dịch tràn lan, nay Chính phủ đã chính thức “đưa tiếng Anh lên ngôi”. Mr. Old Man sai rồi! Đề án lớn – Giấc mơ tiếng Anh trở thành ngôn ngữ … Read More
Mr Old Man DOCUMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT Article 35 UCP 600 Does Not Apply to an L/C Available with the Issuing Bank by Payment, Deferred Payment, or Acceptance INTRODUCTION From time to time, LC practitioners raise concerns about wha… Read More
Mr Old Man DOCUMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT Article 35 UCP 600 Does Not Apply to an L/C Available with the Issuing Bank by Payment, Deferred Payment, or Acceptance INTRODUCTION From time to time, LC practitioners raise concerns about wha… Read More
Mr Old Man DOCUMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT Article 35 UCP 600 Does Not Apply to an L/C Available with the Issuing Bank by Payment, Deferred Payment, or Acceptance INTRODUCTION From time to time, LC practitioners raise concerns about wha… Read More
Mr Old Man DOCUMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT Article 35 UCP 600 Does Not Apply to an L/C Available with the Issuing Bank by Payment, Deferred Payment, or Acceptance INTRODUCTION From time to time, LC practitioners raise concerns about wha… Read More
DOCUMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT 9 Nov 2025 Article 35 UCP 600 Does Not Apply to an L/C Available with the Issuing Bank by Payment, Deferred Payment, or Acceptance INTRODUCTION From time to time, LC practitioners raise concerns about what happens if documents are lost in transit between banks. Article 35 of UCP 600 seems to provide clear protection — but when and to whom does that …
When Is an Insurance Document Really ‘Negotiable’? – Understanding ISBP 821 (K19–K21) 7 Nov 2025 Insurance documents under a Letter of Credit can be tricky — especially when the LC calls for a document “in negotiable form” or “issued to the order of” a bank. What exactly does “negotiable form” mean? When is an endorsement required? And what happens if the LC doesn’t specify who the insured party should be? Below is a detailed question …
CAN A USANCE LC BE ISSUED AVAILABLE WITH ANY BANK? 5 Nov 2025 INTRO At first glance, it may sound reasonable to make a usance LC “available with any bank.” After all, the more flexibility for the beneficiary, the better—right? But in practice, things are rarely that simple. Under UCP 600, a nominated bank has no obligation to act unless it agrees to do so. That small detail makes all the difference, as …
Can a Finance Company Act as a Remitting Bank? 5 Nov 2025 In documentary collections, banks usually handle the remittance of funds and documents — but does it have to be a bank? What if a finance company steps in to manage the process? Let’s look at how a finance company can act as a remitting bank and how payment can still flow smoothly, even without its own nostro account. Question Dear …
Chiều không mưa, ghé thăm Bảo tàng Đà Nẵng 4 Nov 2025 Mr. Old Man ghé Bảo tàng Đà Nẵng, không ngờ lại “gặp” hai thông điệp quốc tế vang dội từ hơn nửa thế kỷ trước: “Việt Nam là lương tri của chúng ta” – tiếng Ý nghe sang mà thấm, và “Hòa bình cho Việt Nam!” – tiếng Đức nghe gọn mà ấm lòng. Nhìn hai khẩu hiệu ấy, Mr. …
Tại sao các boss Việt Nam thường ngại chơi Facebook? 4 Nov 2025 ___ Thời buổi này, ai cũng online — từ cô bán bún tới chú bảo vệ đều có Facebook, chỉ trừ… boss. Không phải họ không biết xài đâu nhé, mà là biết quá rõ để không dại mà xài! Boss mà đăng hình họp đối tác ở resort, thể nào mai có người comment: “Ủa, đi công tác hay …
When the Shipper Isn’t the Shipper — or Is It? 3 Nov 2025 Sometimes, a little phrase like “on behalf of” saves a lot of trouble — as long as it clearly links back to the beneficiary named in the credit. Here’s a case where the bill of lading shows the shipper acting on behalf of the beneficiary. Is that acceptable? _______ Question Dear Mr. Old Man, The LC states that the shipper …
Different Signatures on a Bill of Lading and Its Rider Page – Acceptable or Discrepant? 2 Nov 2025 Intro A seemingly small issue, yet one that often stirs debates among LC practitioners: Can a bill of lading and its attached page — signed by different offices of the same carrier — still be accepted under the LC? Here’s what Mr. Old Man thinks. _____ QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, The LC calls for a bill of lading. The …
Who Gets to Discount a Deferred Payment LC? 1 Nov 2025 (A question that often pops up over coffee among trade bankers) Sometimes in LC discussions, what seems like a simple question turns out to be surprisingly layered. A friend recently asked whether an advising bank can discount a deferred payment under a confirmed LC, when the confirmation was added by another bank. At first glance, you might think, “Why not?” …
Tiếng Anh lên ngôi 1 Nov 2025 Thời buổi này, vừa chợp mắt một cái là thế giới đã đổi khác. Mới hôm qua còn nghĩ học tiếng Anh vì lỗi thời vì AI và máy dịch tràn lan, nay Chính phủ đã chính thức “đưa tiếng Anh lên ngôi”. Mr. Old Man sai rồi! Đề án lớn – Giấc mơ tiếng Anh trở thành ngôn ngữ …
Mr Old Man DOCUMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT Article 35 UCP 600 Does Not Apply to an L/C Available with the Issuing Bank by Payment, Deferred Payment, or Acceptance INTRODUCTION From time to time, LC practitioners raise concerns about wha… Read More
Mr Old Man DOCUMENTS LOST IN TRANSIT Article 35 UCP 600 Does Not Apply to an L/C Available with the Issuing Bank by Payment, Deferred Payment, or Acceptance INTRODUCTION From time to time, LC practitioners raise concerns about wha… Read More